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Old 01-04-2012, 08:50 AM
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A/C Buttons no longer illuminate after replacing Bose Head Unit?

Hi, I recently replaced my Bose Head Unit with a Kenwood KDC-248u and for some reason my AC controls no longer illuminate.

Everything below illuminates properly, it's just the AC button controls.

I checked all the connections and everything seemed plugged in and secure, there was an illumination wire for the Kenwood KDC-248u but I couldn't find a wire to connect it to, I was wondering if anyone knows any more details or could explain to me what I might've done wrong or the proper steps to fixing it?

Any help is appreciated! Thank you.
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What year is your max? Could be a fuse or just a coincidence that your ac bulbs finally went out(common) if they are bad jus replace with LEDs, hope you
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remove the controls and look at the wire harness connectors for the a/c controls. Specifically, look for 2 wires, a blue/yellow stripe and a red/yellow stripe. These are the power and ground wires for the lights. Check that these wires have not broken off and also check that the pins are not backing out of the connector.
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Old 01-04-2012, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by BigLou55
What year is your max? Could be a fuse or just a coincidence that your ac bulbs finally went out(common) if they are bad jus replace with LEDs, hope you
I have a 1997 Maxima GLE version if that matters at all.

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remove the controls and look at the wire harness connectors for the a/c controls. Specifically, look for 2 wires, a blue/yellow stripe and a red/yellow stripe. These are the power and ground wires for the lights. Check that these wires have not broken off and also check that the pins are not backing out of the connector.
Alright thank you, I will check it as soon as I have time, I appreciate the reply.
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i know the climate wires are a pain to snap it, make sure you hear a "click"
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