lexus10 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Unlike most controls that you are supposed to push, the Home Link buttons (1,2,3) do not light up at night. As a result, when I try to open my garage, I have to turn the cabin light to actually locate the right button. Question: Are these buttons supposed to light up? If not, how do most people manage this chore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990LS400 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I can "nail" the correct HomeLink button in my LS without even looking -- it's automatic for me ... probably from years of practice. How do you find the button for the overhead light? Is it lighted at night? You are right though. It would be nice if every single control was lighted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon_W Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I have no problem finding it from the glare of the highlights. But no, it isn't lighted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexus10 Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 Thanks for the responses. Its comforting to know that its not lighted. It does not solve my problem, though. The light button is different color, so its easy to spot, but everything else is dark color, so it is hard to guess. I agree, this is my first one, and its barely 2 weeks old. I will get used to it, just like everybody else. On the positive side - everything else is great. I transitioned from Highlander to RX. So, you can imagine my euphoria. Thanks guys for the reassurance. And please bear my ignorance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cduluk Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 The homelink buttons illuminate green in my Rx400h. Maybe it was upgraded for 08? I'd try buying an upper console from an Rx400h and installing it in yours. My guess is that the plugs are the same. There's one on ebay for $65 right now from an 08 Rx400h... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...RK%3AMEWAX%3AIT But yeah, they definitely light up in my Rx400h. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RXinATL Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 The homelink buttons illuminate green in my Rx400h. Maybe it was upgraded for 08?I'd try buying an upper console from an Rx400h and installing it in yours. My guess is that the plugs are the same. There's one on ebay for $65 right now from an 08 Rx400h... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...RK%3AMEWAX%3AIT But yeah, they definitely light up in my Rx400h. They also light up in my '07 RX350. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bainzey Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 The homelink buttons illuminate green in my Rx400h. Maybe it was upgraded for 08?I'd try buying an upper console from an Rx400h and installing it in yours. My guess is that the plugs are the same. There's one on ebay for $65 right now from an 08 Rx400h... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...RK%3AMEWAX%3AIT But yeah, they definitely light up in my Rx400h. They also light up in my '07 RX350. Hi, the "1,2,3" numbers on the homelink buttons light up for me - 04 RX330. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTW Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Unlike most controls that you are supposed to push, the Home Link buttons (1,2,3) do not light up at night. As a result, when I try to open my garage, I have to turn the cabin light to actually locate the right button. Question: Are these buttons supposed to light up? If not, how do most people manage this chore? I got a 2010 RX350 less than a month ago. The first time I drove the car at night I was really shocked and dissappinted to find out none of the overhead console buttons were backlighted. At first I thought it was a defect or setting issue but after asking the dealer and Lexus customer service, they confirmed it was built like that. It is really unbelievable for a so-called luxury car to cut corners like this. All the vehicles I owned before including the "lowly" Dodge Caravan hd the backlighting so I took it for granted Lexus would have it. If I had known this before, I wouldn't have bought the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtogrif Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Thanks for the responses. Its comforting to know that its not lighted. It does not solve my problem, though. The light button is different color, so its easy to spot, but everything else is dark color, so it is hard to guess. I agree, this is my first one, and its barely 2 weeks old. I will get used to it, just like everybody else. On the positive side - everything else is great. I transitioned from Highlander to RX. So, you can imagine my euphoria. Thanks guys for the reassurance. And please bear my ignorance. Hey, me too! I had a Highlander Limited and I went to test drive the 2010 Limited and I wasn't impressed with the fit and finish of Toyota's high end SUV(or what they consider worthy of $40,000) so I went to check out Lexus. I'm glad I did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgr7 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 The buttons light up on my 08 RX too. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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