Steering wheel controls not backlit? - Toyota Yaris Forums

CTScott · 02-06-2012, 08:01 PM

Looking at the wiring diagrams for the 2012, they are not illuminated.

JayGee · 02-07-2012, 01:59 AM

Thanks for the replies everyone.

Can't believe that it has no backlighting... Did nobody at Toyota test this car at night and noticed this?

Not even glow-in-the-dark markings!?!

Just noticed that the passenger window button it not illuminated either.
Easy fix (I hope) - I'll just get a driver's side button and install it there. At least the AUTO writing on it is lit.

These aren't major issues to me as I only use the car during the day, three days a week, but it does raise some concerns as to how well this car was thought out by Toyota. It is 2012. Stuff like this should not be "luxury" items on any car.

Sorry for the mini rant.

@CPALK719
Are yours illuminated then?
I have been to the dealer and they assured me that there is nothing wrong.
If yours works, I might open up the steering wheel and investigate if I can retrofit it.

Nice car, but I miss a few things from my 09 Fiesta which was my previous company car.

JayGee · 02-07-2012, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTScott

Looking at the wiring diagrams for the 2012, they are not illuminated.

Could you please point me to them (assuming they are on the web) good sir?

Might come in handy as I am looking to install an under-dash mounted power socket for a GPS.

02-06-2012, 08:01 PM	#1
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	Looking at the wiring diagrams for the 2012, they are not illuminated. __________________

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02-07-2012, 01:59 AM	#2
JayGee Drives: 2012 Yaris XR 3DR Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Africa Posts: 41	Thanks for the replies everyone. Can't believe that it has no backlighting... Did nobody at Toyota test this car at night and noticed this? Not even glow-in-the-dark markings!?! Just noticed that the passenger window button it not illuminated either. Easy fix (I hope) - I'll just get a driver's side button and install it there. At least the AUTO writing on it is lit. These aren't major issues to me as I only use the car during the day, three days a week, but it does raise some concerns as to how well this car was thought out by Toyota. It is 2012. Stuff like this should not be "luxury" items on any car. Sorry for the mini rant. @CPALK719 Are yours illuminated then? I have been to the dealer and they assured me that there is nothing wrong. If yours works, I might open up the steering wheel and investigate if I can retrofit it. Nice car, but I miss a few things from my 09 Fiesta which was my previous company car.