Crusie control switch illumination on 2000 Explorer

[tbirdman]

Ok everyone- this might sound a little foolish -but here goes. I own a 2000 Ford Explorer Sport.I was on a highway drive the other night & I noticed - for the first time - that there is illumination for the crusie control on/off switch set on left side of steering wheel but NO illumination for the set accel/resume/coast switch pack on the right side of the steering wheel. Now- I have owned this vehicle for 9 years and I guess this seemed wrong to me. I did look at the factory wiring diagram/schematic and it indicates 2 bulbs for illumination with a feed from the park lights through the air bag clock spring contacts.That would coincide with 2 bulbs to illuminate the on/off switch pack . Now- can I ask fellow 2000 Explorer owners to check and see if there is illumination only on the on/off switch pack on the right side of steering wheel on there resepective vehicles ? If there is illumination on both switch packs-left & right side of steering wheel- then I have a problem with the air bag clock spring contacts or the set accel/resume coast switch pack. Incidentally- I tested the cruise control that same evening and all functions work normally. Thanks for your assistance.

 

[Joe Dirt]

No, they are on both sides, the bulbs frequently blow out. There are a few threads about it...

 

[vroomzoomboom]

what joe said. your best bet (if your even ok at doing it) is solder some L.E.D. bulbs in. they will never burn out.

 

[koda2000]

yes, each side has a wierd little green bulb. you might me able to find a replacement bulb, but i don't think there is any way to change it w/out destroying the control buttons. only reason i know is because one of my controls has no top left on it and of course the good side is the one where the bulb is burn out. I had to take out the good bulb as it was too bright w/out the covering.

 

[tbirdman]

Thanks for your help guys- I was convinced this was not right once I noticed it. I 'll place an order for replacement switch cluster and get it fixed up soon. Thanks again.