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Old Dec 11, 2024 | 06:56 AM
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Default 2004 GS 300 - ECT PWR button not working

My ECT PWR button doesn’t light up on my dash and I do not feel any noticeable difference in my shift when it’s “on” vs off. My ECT SNOW works fine. Another issue is my VSC OFF button doesn’t light up or feel different either. Idk if it’s electrical or what just reaching out to see if anyone can help.


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Do you mean the button backlight? Or are we talking about symbols on the instrument panel when selecting the corresponding transmission modes?

There is a high chance that the corresponding light bulbs simply burned out. I have replaced many of them, sometimes several times.

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Do you mean the button backlight? Or are we talking about symbols on the instrument panel when selecting the corresponding transmission modes?

There is a high chance that the corresponding light bulbs simply burned out. I have replaced many of them, sometimes several times.
I guess both because neither the instrument panel light nor the button backlight come on.
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I guess both because neither the instrument panel light nor the button backlight come on.
The button backlight is located in their blocks, under the central console. The VSC button has a twist-in mini bulb with a green cap.



And this is for the transmission control button:

Start with them and make the backlight, then you can proceed to the light bulbs of the instrument cluster.

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Originally Posted by DundukovEM
The button backlight is located in their blocks, under the central console. The VSC button has a twist-in mini bulb with a green cap.



And this is for the transmission control button:

Start with them and make the backlight, then you can proceed to the light bulbs of the instrument cluster.
Thank you a lot I’ll check back in once I get the bulbs in. Oh I also have another thread about my e shift would you happen to know about that issue sorry if not?
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