Yellow button on the 2004 Lexus rx330. It is in the middle of the steering column / speedometer , and it pops up and has an annoying beep. Any idea?

Hi
It sounds like your axillary belt has snapped this runs your power steering pump and also your alternator which charges your battery hence the reason why your battery light is on and your steering is hard
I hope this helps Nick

Without knowing exactly what the beeping noise is, if it is an electronic beep it could be a signal that your power steering fluid is low. When pressure (the steering wheel turning), is put on the system, if it is clogged or has low fluid it will strain the system and you get more of a squeal but Lexus could have a beeping to notify you The fluid is low. If you check the fluid and it is at the right level than your system needs a flush. It's about $80 at Jiffy Lube

Remove the top bezel of the gate. It pops/prys off. Then you will see how to remove the socket(twists out) the remove the bulb/s

You must remove the steering wheel this means you must disarm the steering wheel airbag. To do this disconnect the battery negative cable while working on the car. Remove the **** shell plastic covers on the steering column the screws for them are on the underside they should be cross points, now remove the steering wheel nut and apply the puller you must purchase to the bolts holes and turn the jack screw in until the wheel pops free. After the steering wheel is off remove the clock spring ribbon contact drum under the steering wheel and then the switch just slides up and off once the clamp is released that holds it to the steering tube...

Find the power steering pump and check the reservoir, add power steering fluid if low.

The things that hold it up the springs ain't locking in place

To remove the support cylinder you nee a small flat head screw driver. The metal band at the top of the cylinder can be popped off. Slide the screwdriver up the channel slot to get under the metal band. It can be reused again. TIP: Becareful it does not shoot upwhen you lifter the hood to pull it off frm the ball. Good Luck

i would recommend to take back to the dealer

the switch to detect hatch close is not being pressed down ..check at the striker there is a switch there confirm it is is working by pressing down on it with your finger and watching the light on the instrument panel