Anyone here encountered this problem??

RonRizz · 01-30-2012, 05:02 AM

Installed my Pioneer DEX P99rs head unit about 2 months ago. Yesterday was the first time I drove the car at night since then (nice weather here in Pa for January) I noticed that my climate control backlighting was not working. The controls work properly, Just no backlighting. I know I did not hook up the illumination wiring to my head unit, but I cant see that that would be related to the climate control issue.
I know there are a few smart guys out here, thought one may have seen this before and could reply before I go tearing the dash out of the car to troubleshoot. Thanks for any help in advance.
Ron

MattP725 · 01-30-2012, 07:42 AM

As far as I know, there is no illumination lead running from the head unit to the ac controls... they should have their own feed. Could the bulb have burnt out? My Mazda had several cluster lights go out over the years.

90 ST · 01-30-2012, 01:28 PM

make sure you reconnected ALL the plugs, more offten then not it's that simple.

MattP725 · 01-30-2012, 02:11 PM

There is only one plug to the AC controls.

RonRizz · 01-30-2012, 04:42 PM

I suppose the bulb burning out could be the issue, Just not expected in a car thats 5 months old.
I guess I'm taking the dash out again.

Alstann · 06-13-2012, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RonRizz

I suppose the bulb burning out could be the issue, Just not expected in a car thats 5 months old.
I guess I'm taking the dash out again.

Did you ever fix that issue? My controls don't light up either.

01-30-2012, 05:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,136 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6775	Anyone here encountered this problem?? Installed my Pioneer DEX P99rs head unit about 2 months ago. Yesterday was the first time I drove the car at night since then (nice weather here in Pa for January) I noticed that my climate control backlighting was not working. The controls work properly, Just no backlighting. I know I did not hook up the illumination wiring to my head unit, but I cant see that that would be related to the climate control issue. I know there are a few smart guys out here, thought one may have seen this before and could reply before I go tearing the dash out of the car to troubleshoot. Thanks for any help in advance. Ron __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

01-30-2012, 04:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,136 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6775	I suppose the bulb burning out could be the issue, Just not expected in a car thats 5 months old. I guess I'm taking the dash out again. __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

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01-30-2012, 07:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 17	As far as I know, there is no illumination lead running from the head unit to the ac controls... they should have their own feed. Could the bulb have burnt out? My Mazda had several cluster lights go out over the years.

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90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 421	make sure you reconnected ALL the plugs, more offten then not it's that simple.

01-30-2012, 02:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 17	There is only one plug to the AC controls.