Interior switch lights

[Top down]

I've just brought a 2006 mk3 and noticed a few of the switches don't illuminate ( window, wing mirror switch. Are they easy to replace and do I go to Toyota for parts. Many thanks

[gazza1286]

Mine don't either. Don't think they're meant to?

[Call the midlife!]

Nope, they're just straightforward switches shoved into the trim panel. I've toyed with the idea of fitting illuminated ones but not sure how you'd supply the power? I imagine if it were easy then everyone would do it. You'll soon learn by feel though, especially when your passenger window won't work...



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[gazza1286]

Saw something ages ago where someone had installed a hidden red LED into the metal bend of the arm rest which shone over that area and the ignition barrel. Tricky wiring unless it was just permanently illuminated on IGN.

[Call the midlife!]

I imagine there's a way to take a feed from the dashboard instruments but you'd need aftermarket switches or find some Mr T ones from a more upmarket motor...


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[Joesson]

That's the Colin Chapman/ Lotus influence "simplify then add lightness"