T Dawg

Found the camera, so here we go. Sorry for the quality.

Tools and materials needed:
#1 Phillips screw driver
Small standard screw driver
Small LED of your color preference.(check original for size)Mine said 3.6volt.
Soldering iron
Something to desolder with (I got a sqeeze bulb type desoldering iron from radio shack, works great)
Dremel or file if you can't find a small enough LED

First remove the switch assembly by inserting small, flat object(I used my key )


Next, disconnect the harness


Now we revove the two screws, I didn't the first time and cracked the plastic a little. Woops.


Then gently pry the cover open, this is where not removing the screws sucks


After you pull it all apart desolder the LED (note the direction of the LED) if you connect it backwards, it won't light up.


Insert new LED and solder

I had to "customize my LED because I couldn't find a blue that was small enough and didn't want another color. Anyways you can see I dremeled the top flat so it doesn't hit the button. The pics don't show it, but I also took part of the LEDs "lip" Off the bottom. Everything must fit nice or the switch feels all wrong when you push it.



Another pic I didn't take is the LED getting a coat of dark blue sharpie ink. Haven't tried it since the sharpie, but during the day, the LED looked fine, but night time it is super bright, so once I got to work, I colored it. We shall see how it works.

Any ways, put everything back together, took a little finess, and reinstall.

HackAbuse

Noice!

mkulrey13

iTrader: (39)

did you use 3mm? 3mm seems it woul fit no problem as there really small.

T Dawg

only found 5mm in blue at radio shack

06_SS_S/C

iTrader: (1)

Cool mod, I just did mine tonight, put in a red 3mm led. Fit perfect, no problems. Thanks for the write up!

Image is blurry, but you get the drift.

05REDROCKET

Sweet ass I'm so doing this!
I hate that orange light!!!

06_SS_S/C

iTrader: (1)

Be careful, I burnt my finger when I was soldering. I always do...

05REDROCKET

thanks for the warning

where did you get the 3mil red led

06_SS_S/C

iTrader: (1)

Radio shack...2 LEDs for $1.29 I think it was.

Omega_5

Nice mod...
I'm thinking about switching all of my interior lighting to red (to match the accents).

Do you guys use radio shack quite a bit?
I've found that my local electronics wholesale depot is alot cheaper... as in <.35 cents per LED (<.25 if I buy more than 100) for the super-bright style.

06_SS_S/C

iTrader: (1)

Radio shack is a ripoff, but when I just need 1 or 2 of something small, I will go there. Anything in bulk I will order online.

JonyyB

swwet, I'm doing this!

Dragonsfire12345

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looks like fun!!! I'll give it a try

elecblue06

iTrader: (1)

if i can find someone that knows how to solder i'm gonna redo all my leds in my stereo and steering wheel, and this really helps thanks alot... especially cuz i wanted to know how to take that part out to paint it

RedEcotecSS

^soldering is easy bro. basically just melting metal and using it as glue.

hatrickstu

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cool mod man!

zerosk8ter83

iTrader: (3)

I know this post is very ancient but heres how i did mine and it came out very cool(sorry only pik i had)

trey ss

can u do this with all the lights on the steering controls?

Chilipado

yes you can

jhop16

how do u do this to the newer cobalts? i cant seem to get my 2 panals off my steering wheel... unless i just aint pulling on them hard enough, i just dont wanna break them

zerosk8ter83

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yank those hoe's out lol jk man i have no idea i have a older model

deuce

the new wheels have a screw holding the bracket in, you have to take off the horn cover to get the screw.... but i cant for the life of me remember how it was done....

found the how to: https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/how-guide-43/how-remove-bezels-steering-wheel-84011/

irishredheadpa

Can't wait to change my lights that are all burnt out

JaredMeyers

i have the other style of steering wheel does it work the same?
im guessing its the same just making sure tho.