Questions about my new 2014

[Dj0nes]

That's how I feel. I'm not one to nitpick that bs but that's more than a error especially when all the stock pics advertise it lol. For everyone (GM cs and most dealers) to act so oblivious about it really pisses me off.

 

 

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[suess13]

Are the type of resistors in this thread? Can someone post the RadioShack part number?

[2happyhicks]

Ok all ive got a fix for the radio knob lights.. it takes about 1hour and 1.49 at radio shack.

you'll need a t-10 torx and a 7mm socket and a trim tool ( or whatever you can improvise) and radio shack part number 271-007 (2.2k ohm 1/8 what resistors) they come in a pack of 5..you need 4.

 

FIRST OFF I'M NOT LIABLE FOR ANYTHING, do these repairs at your own risk.

step 1- remove crome trim from around radio and ac controls

step 2- remove 4 bolts securing radio/ climate control unit and remove assembly from dash

step 3- unplug radio and ac harnesses

step 4- remove 13 T-10 torx screws securing cover to back of screen amd sit to cover to the side

step 5- disconnect ribbin from radio circuit board to control board and lift control board forward on screen

step 6- remove 6 T-10 torx screws holding radio control board in and sit scree. Assembly to the side.

step 7- locate 4 slots missing resistors ( THANKS GM) R30, R32, R34 and R36.

step 8-solder resistor to solder joints on circuit board.

step 9- reassemble and enjoy your lights!

 

I will try and post pics when I can get on a computer.

to those still looking I made this post back in November

[2happyhicks]

And r34 and r45 on fan knob

[geektoad]

I'm better now.. Colorado native, if your wondering.

 

[2happyhicks]

For the A.C. Central control knob:

 

Take apart your center dash and disconnect the three conections that are attached.

 

Remove the AC control unit from the trim. ( pull the clips back and pull unit away from trim as you do so.

 

Remove the grey plastic behind the unit ( same way)

 

Find sockets R34 & R45 towards the center of the circuit board.

 

Solder a 1/8 watt 2.2kohm resistor to each socket. Make sure you do not allow it to touch anything else and also make sure it will be ok when you cover the circuit board. Space is very limited. Once you have done this, everything will be fine.

Because your not searching for anything else, you do not have to take apart the entire unit like I did. Good luck.

[TX14Z71]

Just in!!!!

[20L8TSierra24]

SWEET!

[Pardo714]

It's been a month since we last heard anything from customer service on the radio light issue. I see that they are all over the other posts offering help on every problem but have forgotten about this one. It seems that the GM customer service on the forums is just here to give us the impression they are helping.

 

Has anyone gotten their lights fixed by the dealer? If so is there a service number we can use?

[andre9]

Yes! Can anyone at customer service or gm speak to this issue? It would be nice to have some type of update or guarantee that it will be taken care of for us.

[BringTheRain403]

Go in and play dumb. Just be like they were working and now they aren't. It's worked for several people...

 

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[Jay PS]

I brought mine in for the fire recall fix. I explained the LED issue and that they should work etc. When I got the truck back they basically said that the other trucks on the lot don't light up either so that means there is nothing wrong. I would like to hear the part numbers ordered or service number or something. I think it's a shame that some of us our left out of these fixes because there is no information whatsoever from GM regarding the issue. Jennifer told me in PM that she would keep me in mind for any updates on the issue but I haven't heard from her.

[andre9]

Jennifer and all others gm reps have been pretty quiet on this issue the last few weeks. It would be nice if they stepped up and resolved this issue. I switched from ford because I felt ford did not stand behind its product. Hope the same doesn't happen with gm.

[TX14Z71]

Its pretty obvious that Jennifer and the other "GM customer service" reps don't have much influence on GM's decisions. I'm sure the reason for their silence is because they're not getting any response from the big wigs at GM.

[GMC-AT]

+1.... I have been saying this same thing all along..