Thanks guys..you confirmed I have an issue cause mine are dark. Is there an on/off switch for this by chance? My Touareg had a button to have the wheel lit or dark. Sorry about my impatience....just was a little anxious as I'm getting ready to take my new to me 05 4.8 in for service and I've found a few things, keep noticing a few more. Appreciate the feedback. Let me know about if there is a way to turn on/off. Thanks