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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 09:17 PM
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all of the lights light up on the dash except my needles.... none of them light up.... is there a bulb to light them up or is there a light that shines on them?

I have been searching everywhere and cannot find the answer...Please Please Please help
 
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 09:54 PM
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The needles should be illuminated by two bulbs that are under the ledge of the gauge cluster. In other words, the lights would shine from above the needles when viewing from the driver's seat.

You will have to remove the cluster to replace the bulbs. They are labeled gauge light 1.4W on the diagram I posted.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 08:23 PM
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That is awesome... thanks for the reply.... can i buy that bulb at any parts store?
 
Old Mar 8, 2010 | 09:14 PM
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I don't know. The parts store will have a book with the bulbs available in your accord. I'm not sure if those gauge bulbs are general. The aftermarket supplier, like sylvania, might make them, but the autoparts store my not stock them.

You may have to pick them up at a dealership. Call ahead, because they may not stock them either.
 
Old Mar 8, 2010 | 10:19 PM
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The dealership can probably get them if they don't stock them. I might also have a spare set.
 
Old Mar 10, 2010 | 11:19 AM
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Well I went to O'reillys auto parts and bought the two lights for about 3 bucks and it took me about 45 minutes to take it all apart put the lights in and put it back together. Honestly I really don't like the way it looks because of the brightness but i turned it down but still would like to have the needles with lights in them ... Maybe another project down the road..

Again Thanks - You guys really helped me out
 
Old Jul 5, 2011 | 12:29 PM
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My dashboard and interior (radio,etc) lights only work when they want to.. (1994 Honda Accord). What could cause this? Help..!
 
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