Wanted to pose a question for those of you in the know.

The seat-swap experiment is complete (mostly) and seems to have yielded me 2 new seats with 8 way power, lumbar and heated seats. In a great act of irony, the original items that sparked this quest (the switches) are both missing one or both illumination bulbs.

This afternoon, I am going to make an attempt to repair them with a new bulb, however, I am not holding out much hope. My question deals with the 00-03 / 04-05 switches.

Is there any real differnece between these switches besides the color? The price difference on GMpartsdirect is $13 each. If I can get the switches for that much cheaper, then I may just go that route. Even if I go straight to the dealership, they are still cheaper than the 00-03.

Also, as a side note, anyone know the part number for the 04-05 traction control switch. I can't seem to locate it, but if its reasonably priced, i might make that all black as well, assuming it too is interchangable.

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Russell (Rus or Rusty)
White 2000 SLE - 161k Miles
Current Mods - Transgo Shift Kit, 180* Drilled Thermostat, NGK TR55 & Belden Plug Wires, Suspension Energy Endlink Upgrade, "Stock" 12-Way Power Seats, "Stock" Heated Seats, "Stock" Homelink GDO, Cleared Corners, Pins & Dealer Badge Removed, 2002 56I Center Console, Dash Trim, Steering Wheel and Shifter Swap, Auto-Dimming RV Mirror, Pioneer AVH-P4000DVD MP3/USB Headunit w/ Steering Wheel Controls and iPhone Music Interface, Hood Protector, Gutted Airbox w/ K&N Filter.
Mods in Progress - SSEi Inflator with Stock controls, Chrome "Swoopies" (Have rims, need tires)
Future Mods - Viper 5701 Remote Start with Smart Start and 35% Window Tinting

the bulbs in the switches are easy to replace.

The red backlight is done by a gel coating on a regular bulb, and the HIGH and LOW indicators are done with a surface mount LED.

There is no difference between the switches other than the color, however you will find the bulbs cheaper at RadioShack than replacing the entire switch.

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Andrew - owner/operator of Bonnevilles Unlimited

2004 Bonneville GXP | 60k | White Gold Tricoat | custom built supercharged 3800 hot rod | garage queen
1997 Corvette | 55k | Silver Metallic | Z06 wheels | Date-night Hauler/Parts runner
2014 Town & Country Limited | Cashmere Pearl | 95k | Family Hauler
2002 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Sport | Black| 260k | Official Bonneville Hauler

As always sir, you are knowledgeable and helpful, thank you. I'll pick up bulbs on my lunch break.

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Russell (Rus or Rusty)
White 2000 SLE - 161k Miles
Current Mods - Transgo Shift Kit, 180* Drilled Thermostat, NGK TR55 & Belden Plug Wires, Suspension Energy Endlink Upgrade, "Stock" 12-Way Power Seats, "Stock" Heated Seats, "Stock" Homelink GDO, Cleared Corners, Pins & Dealer Badge Removed, 2002 56I Center Console, Dash Trim, Steering Wheel and Shifter Swap, Auto-Dimming RV Mirror, Pioneer AVH-P4000DVD MP3/USB Headunit w/ Steering Wheel Controls and iPhone Music Interface, Hood Protector, Gutted Airbox w/ K&N Filter.
Mods in Progress - SSEi Inflator with Stock controls, Chrome "Swoopies" (Have rims, need tires)
Future Mods - Viper 5701 Remote Start with Smart Start and 35% Window Tinting

For reference of anyone searching for the repair to the lights inside the switches:

Radio Shack Catalog # 272-1092
#7219 Micro Lamp
12 Volts - 60ma - Wire Terminal Base
2 to a package

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Russell (Rus or Rusty)
White 2000 SLE - 161k Miles
Current Mods - Transgo Shift Kit, 180* Drilled Thermostat, NGK TR55 & Belden Plug Wires, Suspension Energy Endlink Upgrade, "Stock" 12-Way Power Seats, "Stock" Heated Seats, "Stock" Homelink GDO, Cleared Corners, Pins & Dealer Badge Removed, 2002 56I Center Console, Dash Trim, Steering Wheel and Shifter Swap, Auto-Dimming RV Mirror, Pioneer AVH-P4000DVD MP3/USB Headunit w/ Steering Wheel Controls and iPhone Music Interface, Hood Protector, Gutted Airbox w/ K&N Filter.
Mods in Progress - SSEi Inflator with Stock controls, Chrome "Swoopies" (Have rims, need tires)
Future Mods - Viper 5701 Remote Start with Smart Start and 35% Window Tinting