[G30Jack]

This thread made me look at my controls. My '04 looks like the previous owner had a spill. Everything worked but it was pretty gummed up. I disassembled the control, popped in 3 LEDs, and cleaned the whole assembly. Looked like someone spilled a coke on the panel. Now it's all clean and not sticky.

 

[G30Jack]

What/how did you clean it? We're you able to take apart the panel with all the buttons? I got my used module from
eBay today and it works! Seems like my old one must have had a coke on it...... the buttons are a little sticky.

I took it apart (2 screws) and took the front panel and soaked it in warm water. Rinsed it a couple times and blew it dry with my compressor. The board had a little syrup looking stuff on it so I used warm water and a q-tip. I followed it up with isopropyl alcohol and a good dose of compressed air.

 

[G30Jack]

Yes, it's not the wisest place to put electronic controls next to cup-holders. My bro-in-laws Sienna has them much better executed - up above below the roof liner.

Our Sienna has them up high as well. Much better execution, as you said.