Homelink Button Lights - Page 3

BamBam2SS · 12-16-2016, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Grandpawmoses

I get kind of freaked out at night when I glance at the rearview mirror and see red and blue lights.

Haha, I do the same thing... But only if it catches my attention in my peripheral vision, It's a quick jolt of "oh crap!".

I'm surprised GM was so bold to use pretty bright red and blue lights on the rear view mirror.

V8Addict · 12-17-2016, 07:51 AM

So, what is the final verdict.......are the Homelink buttons on the 2016 2SS cars supposed to be illuminated or not? Mine do not light up and there is nothing in the owners manual that I can find.

Boone · 12-17-2016, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by V8Addict

So, what is the final verdict.......are the Homelink buttons on the 2016 2SS cars supposed to be illuminated or not? Mine do not light up and there is nothing in the owners manual that I can find.

They are supposed to light up. MANNAXMAN confirmed this in his post regarding his '16 2SS.

suzook · 12-18-2016, 08:01 AM

Damn. Mine dont light up on my 2016 2SS.

V8Addict · 12-18-2016, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Boone

They are supposed to light up. MANNAXMAN confirmed this in his post regarding his '16 2SS.

Thanks for the info.......time for another trip to the dealership, sigh.

Boone · 12-18-2016, 09:12 AM

Wow. This makes 4 owners in this thread who have this same problem.

PinLover · 12-18-2016, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Boone

Wow. This makes 4 owners in this thread who have this same problem.

SamMoranPranks posted in this thread a video showing that his HomeLink was never connected, and how to pop out the console and connect it. Not sure why this is such an issue from the factory... but there definitely seems to be an issue with the HomeLink connections as stated by just the few in this thread!

Mica · 12-18-2016, 12:22 PM

Just for the sake of it, as the homelink lights are not very bright to begin with, check you interior lights are turned up. If adjusted downward, that could be the issue?? The interior light control will darken not only your instrument display, but also make it look like your nav is blank(black screen)too. Just a thought before taking it to a dealer. And we all know we hate to do that.

*mlee* · 12-18-2016, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RollaMo

We just traded our 5th Gen in for a new 2017 2SS

One of the complaints I had with the 5th Gen were those Home Link buttons impossible to see in the dark.

I was pleasantly surprised to find the Home Link buttons on the 2017 had little lights on each button.

I was so used to the feel I never even looked.

suzook · 12-18-2016, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by PinLover

SamMoranPranks posted in this thread a video showing that his HomeLink was never connected, and how to pop out the console and connect it. Not sure why this is such an issue from the factory... but there definitely seems to be an issue with the HomeLink connections as stated by just the few in this thread!

Mine work, but don't light up.

Boone · 12-19-2016, 04:52 PM

I got an update from the dealer service department. Funny how they are always just about to call you when you call them. I digress. They replaced the console module but no joy. Their next step is to trace the power wiring to see where the breakdown in electrical current is.

mrtoner · 12-19-2016, 06:46 PM

Are we all talking about the same thing on this Homelink?

The red light should show when any of the buttons are pushed.

If it doesn't, then the unit is not getting power.

The real question is whether the DOTS on each button should be lighting up.

So far, all I see is that some of the 2SS light up and some do not.

I have a 1SS but added the 2SS console, ran power to the Homelink and it works fine but the buttons do not light up.

I looked inside - I did not see any LEDs to light it up [so I added mine[....

SuperSound · 12-19-2016, 07:10 PM

My 17 2SS buttons do light up. Not very bright though.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk

Wolvie70 · 12-19-2016, 07:30 PM

Mine lights up but I believe only when headlights are on.

12-17-2016, 07:51 AM	#30
V8Addict Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: So Calif Posts: 324	So, what is the final verdict.......are the Homelink buttons on the 2016 2SS cars supposed to be illuminated or not? Mine do not light up and there is nothing in the owners manual that I can find. __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS, A8, NPP, MRC Last edited by V8Addict; 12-17-2016 at 07:53 AM. Reason: add

12-18-2016, 08:01 AM	#32
suzook Drives: camaro Join Date: May 2013 Location: Stony Brook,NY Posts: 1,756	Damn. Mine dont light up on my 2016 2SS. __________________ 2016 2SS,A8,NAV,NPP,MAG Ride,Sunroof Hyperblue/JetBlack

12-18-2016, 09:12 AM	#34
Boone Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS 50th Anniversary Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 164	Wow. This makes 4 owners in this thread who have this same problem. __________________ Current: 2017 Camaro 2SS 50th Anniversary Package Previous: 1999 Camaro Z28 1992 Camaro RS

12-19-2016, 04:52 PM	#39
Boone Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS 50th Anniversary Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 164	I got an update from the dealer service department. Funny how they are always just about to call you when you call them. I digress. They replaced the console module but no joy. Their next step is to trace the power wiring to see where the breakdown in electrical current is. __________________ Current: 2017 Camaro 2SS 50th Anniversary Package Previous: 1999 Camaro Z28 1992 Camaro RS

12-19-2016, 07:10 PM	#41
SuperSound Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 5,063 View My Garage	My 17 2SS buttons do light up. Not very bright though. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk __________________ Current: '17 2SS Hyper Blue, A8, MRC, NPP Past: '99 SS Camaro A4, '73 Camaro 383 A3 "Voices in your head are not considered insider information." 3800 Status - 6/16/16 (Built!) 6000 status - 6/29/16 (Delivered!)

12-18-2016, 12:22 PM	#36
Mica Drives: 2016 CAMARO 2DR CONV 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Mckinney TX Posts: 7	Just for the sake of it, as the homelink lights are not very bright to begin with, check you interior lights are turned up. If adjusted downward, that could be the issue?? The interior light control will darken not only your instrument display, but also make it look like your nav is blank(black screen)too. Just a thought before taking it to a dealer. And we all know we hate to do that.

12-19-2016, 06:46 PM	#40
mrtoner Drives: 2016 SS Nightfall Gray Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 196	Are we all talking about the same thing on this Homelink? The red light should show when any of the buttons are pushed. If it doesn't, then the unit is not getting power. The real question is whether the DOTS on each button should be lighting up. So far, all I see is that some of the 2SS light up and some do not. I have a 1SS but added the 2SS console, ran power to the Homelink and it works fine but the buttons do not light up. I looked inside - I did not see any LEDs to light it up [so I added mine[....

12-19-2016, 07:30 PM	#42
Wolvie70 Drives: 2016 2SS, Summit White, A8, NPP Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Arkansas Posts: 717	Mine lights up but I believe only when headlights are on.

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