Door lock/unlock switch backlit?

[bandicoot]

Can anyone tell me if the door lock/unlock switches on the doors are supposed to be backlit? I have a 2014 GT and they are not backlit but look like they should be and I've seen pictures on the web where at least the driver side door is. Thanks!

 

[addabox]

I think everyone agrees: they should be. Alas, they are not. Maybe Mazda figured they'd leave a few things out to give people a reason to trade in come new model time.

 

[Skorpio]

Can anyone tell me if the door lock/unlock switches on the doors are supposed to be backlit? I have a 2014 GT and they are not backlit but look like they should be and I've seen pictures on the web where at least the driver side door is. Thanks!

There is a thread about modifying the door switch assembly somewhere here on the forum if you're mechanically inclined, bandicoot. Can I call you Crash?

 

[tibimakai]

You need SMD soldering skills too, if you go with the factory type of LEDs. Somebody soldered regular LEDs. I have installed an LED from Digikey, but it's not bright enough and the color is off too. It needs to be more orange in color then what I have. See that thread for more info.

 

[fdew]

Here is a thread that shows adding a normal LED with wire leads.
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/show...e4&highlight=Door+lock/unlock+switch+backlit?
If I was going to mess with it I think I would mount a small red LED under the back part of the door handle and let it light all the switches on the door.

 

[bandicoot]

Thanks for the help and answers everyone! First post and it was nice to see how friendly and helpful everyone is! I searched for existing threads before posting but I think searching switch instead of button is why I couldn't find it. I think I have too much on the go for this project right now but at least now I know not to bother asking the warranty dept at the dealer about it! And yes, Skorpio, Crash works too!