My steering wheel and shifter light went out.

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by 1slowis, Jun 3, 2011.

  1. 1slowis

    1slowis New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2011
    3
    0
    0
    Location:
    Dallas
    Vehicle:
    2006 Prius
    Model:
    Three
    I am lost in how to fix this issue. My steering wheel and shifter lights went out, while all the other indicator and light works. Does anyone know if this is a blown fuse or is it something major to fix?
     
    #1 1slowis, Jun 3, 2011
  2. 1slowis

    1slowis New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2011
    3
    0
    0
    Location:
    Dallas
    Vehicle:
    2006 Prius
    Model:
    Three
    oh shoot posted it in the wrong section. Does anyone know how to delete this or can a mod move it over to 2006 prius section.
     
    #2 1slowis, Jun 3, 2011
  3. dogfriend

    dogfriend Human - Animal Hybrid

    Joined:
    Feb 26, 2007
    7,512
    1,188
    0
    Location:
    Carmichael, CA
    Vehicle:
    2007 Prius
    You are in the right section.

    There is a 7.5 A fuse for the instrument panel lighting called "Panel".

    It should be Fuse #16 under the instrument panel (under the dash near the steering column).
     
    #3 dogfriend, Jun 3, 2011
  4. Bill Wisniewski

    Bill Wisniewski New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 12, 2011
    1
    0
    0
    Location:
    Northern Virginia
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    I found Fuse #16 and it's OK, but lights on steering wheel are out. I checked a few other fuses around it to be sure, and they're all OK. If this is a lamp, can I replace it or is this a dealer servicing issue? Mine is a 2008 Prius.
     
    #4 Bill Wisniewski, Sep 12, 2011
  5. dogfriend

    dogfriend Human - Animal Hybrid

    Joined:
    Feb 26, 2007
    7,512
    1,188
    0
    Location:
    Carmichael, CA
    Vehicle:
    2007 Prius
    I don't believe the steering wheel lamps are designed to be user serviceable, so if it isn't the fuse, you are probably going to have to take it to a dealer or a good independent shop.
     
    #5 dogfriend, Sep 12, 2011
  6. johnjohnchu

    johnjohnchu Active Member

    Joined:
    Jan 12, 2008
    211
    104
    0
    Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
    Vehicle:
    2006 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    My steering wheel no longer lights up anymore. It used to be very dim. Now it is completely dark. On a perhaps unrelated note, the dimmer switch no longer works for the instrument panel. It can only be used to switch between day light / night time mode. I have already checked the 7.5A fuse and the wire connection behind the dimmer. Everything seems to be fine. Do not know what the problems are. Please help. Thanks.
     
    #6 johnjohnchu, Jan 2, 2016
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)