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Smartwheel - is there lighting in there?

If there are light sources in the wheel, has anyone ever replaced them. I don't drive much at night but it seems they should glow.
Seems to be such a silly question, but while reading about switches and such it made me think of it again. :)

Thanks
Chuck & Brenda
2000 U295

Re: Smartwheel - is there lighting in there?

Reply #1 –
Not a silly question.  I have thought the same thing on the rare occasion that I drive at night.  It would be a great aid to have the buttons illuminated but I do not believe that is an option. 
Jan & Richard Witt
1999 U-320  36ft WTFE
Build Number: 5478 Motorcade: 16599
2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited w/Air Force One
Jan: NO5U, Richard:KA5RIW
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Re: Smartwheel - is there lighting in there?

Reply #2 –
Well, technically, it is an option, but it requires installing a new steering column, and that is incredibly pricey.  :'(  The original steering columns don't have the additional connections needed for the newer SmartWheels to hook up the lights.   
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Lily *meow* (RIP 7/19/23) and B.T. *meow* (RIP 9/12/18)
1997 U320 40' - "Brawley"
Motorcade #17266
Escapee #113692

Re: Smartwheel - is there lighting in there?

Reply #4 –

My VW has a pair of red spot lights on the bottom of the rearview mirror that illuminate the dash radio and console area at night without being obtrusive.

A red LED chart light mounted to the bottom of the drivers side overhead cabinet would provide a red spot illumination of the steering wheel, enough to see what you need to see.  Cheaper than a new steering wheel.

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Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: Smartwheel - is there lighting in there?

Reply #5 –
I was actually thinking of one of those LED mini spots similar to what they put in the newer cars ( door handles, cup holders and such).

May experiment around with that a bit.

Chuck & Brenda
2000 U295