Center Console Illumination

[andrewp1031]

So ive been searching through the forums and figured I should just ask what the easiest fix is for the lights at the center console by the radio that show my a/c settings and everything. I tried checking fuses but didn't find any blown ones.

ALSO** I used to be able to press the brake and have the gauges light up but that also doesn't turn on unless the headlights are on.

Hope i dont sound to confusing!

[iToaster]

The pressing the brake thing, that shouldn't happen. The reason for that is a wiring short most commonly caused by melted bases on taillight bulbs. The AC controls are illuminated by a single #74 bulb (pop the trim off, then the clear diffuser and it's sitting right there) , the emergency flasher and rear defroster buttons by special neo-wedge bulbs that are almost impossible to find (remove the switch, they're on the top and bottom), and the automatic shifter by a #194 (remove trim ring, unclip shifter face, pull out bulb). That should cover everything in the center console.

[Rip The E Brake]

Check your parking and brake lights. a blown bulb often fuses the circuits together for some reason.