HONDA ELEMENT - How-to Change ALL Instrument Panel Cluster Lights in 30 Minutes
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- Опубліковано 5 бер 2016
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Jim shows you how easy it is to change all of your instrument panel and cluster lights including your fan, temperature, selector, hazard, gear shift, AC, Rear window defogger, air re-circulation knobs. - Авто та транспорт
Jim, I know you saved me at least $300 at the dealer here. I have already ordered my bulbs and can’t wait for a warm day on which I can get my 03’s odometer display working again! Thank you.
Great job Jim! I just ask someone how to do it and they said I had to remove the whole dash board. So glad you showed me. Thanks again Jim🌟
Glad it helped
Excellent, very informative video. I ordered all the bulbs this morning. Thanks! The Element is thoughtfully designed, and beautifully built. After 13 years and 305,000 miles, there are no squeaks or rattles. There is no rust, and the "E" has been 99.9% dependable since the day I brought it home. My goal is 450,000 miles before I rebuild the power train and suspension. Then, it'll be dependable for another 450,000 miles, I hope. Thanks again for the instructions.
You probably dont give a damn but does anybody know a way to log back into an Instagram account??
I stupidly lost the password. I appreciate any assistance you can give me.
@Madden Julio Instablaster :)
@Jericho Kayson i really appreciate your reply. I found the site on google and im trying it out atm.
Takes quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.
@Jericho Kayson it did the trick and I now got access to my account again. Im so happy:D
Thanks so much, you really help me out!
@Madden Julio Glad I could help =)
Proud owner of an 06 Element EX here. This was very very helpful. 1 single light in my instrument panel went out and this gave me the info to just replace all of them.
Thanks for the video. Very clear. I ended up pulling each of the old bulbs out of the fixtures and replacing them with generic bulbs (Model 2721 LL at Canadian tire). I found they were easy to remove with needle nose pliers (just don't grab too tightly). One bulb broke while doing so and I simply used the pliers to remove what remained by pulling by the filaments. The replacement bulbs were easy to push into the fixtures...saved a lot of money by doing it this way.
Thank you, Jim. Your video is very helpful and made replacing my dash bulbs super easy!
Thanks Jim, I just did my dash bulbs using your instructions - great job!
With care, patience this is an easy repair. Hondapartsnow and this first rate.Thanks Jim!!!
Great “how to” video, Jim! Took less than 30 minutes. Thank you!!
By the gods, changing the dashboard lights on my Element was the easiest project I had all weekend. Thank you!
So glad I stumbled across your video. I have an 04 since 2010 and my heater control lights used to work randomly but now don't work at all. Also just recently one of the dash lights went out. Thank you Jim, now I will get some bulbs and attempt to change them out myself.
it's really not that bad is it?
Wow Jim, This is perfect. Your presentation style gave me confidence to do this.
Thank you!
thanks for your support!
THANK GOD FOR YOU JIM, VERY INFORMATIONAL, I APPRECIATE HOW YOU BROKE EVERYTHING DOWN. I'VE HAS MY HONDA ELEMENT FOR 17YRS, SINCE GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL, AND I WANT TO KEEP HER FOR 17 MORE. HAVEN'T NEEDED ANY LIGHTS, EXCEPT FOR ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO, AND THAT WAS A TAG LIGHT, THAT I NEVER EVEN HAD TO CHANGE UNTIL GETTING PULLED OVER. HAD NEVER EVEN HAD TO CHANGE IT BEFORE, WAS A BOT LOST ABOUT THAT, SO I WENT AHEAD AND CHANGED BOTH 🤣🤣🤣. BUT ALSO YOU'VE SHOWN ME SOMETHINGS THAT HAS GIVEN ME IDEALS FOR CUSTOMIZATION, I NEVER THOUGHT THAT PANEL CAME OFF, HOWEVER TWO OF MY VENT PANELS DID, AND WHICH I WAS GOING TO FIND THE. TO REPLACE, EITHERWAY. THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO DO THIS VIDEO. MUCH APPRECIATED. WILL HAVE TO FIND YOU ONLINE, MAYBE YOU ALSO FIXING OTHER THINGS. I LOVE THE WAY YOU TEACH. 🕊🕊🕊
Thank you. The Element is MY first car. LOVE IT ! The trunk space and diversity of the vehicle. Good power train. The seats are adaptive to make space. Great with the girlfriend.
Thanks Jim, valuable info to see beforehand! I'm about to go outside and replace a couple deadbeat bulbs in my '06 Element's instrument panel.
That sticky mount is genuis. makes a much smoother video than other car how to's.
Thank you very much for all your helpful advice, very thorough, and good humor was helpful too.
Thanks jim.fixed my 04 all on my own watching your video,feeling proud.your awesome
Fantastic 👍🎿
Oh wow! I am going to order new instrument panel and console lights on my Element and try this. Thank you Jim. I've been driving in the dark and it's been a guessing game for a while now but I can't wait to try this out. Thanks again.
Don't forget... It's easier to remove the center panel by pulling from the top not the bottom. Wear some rubber type gloves for grip.
Thanks! The dealer wanted $350 to do this. It took less than an hour. Total cost: $30 which included shipping.
Diana Oakley awesome!!!!
Do you have the link for the parts?
@@76derlis I also would love the parts link
Great vid! Made my job very easy! Thanks!
An excellent video. Thank you for posting. Thanks again. Just completed the process. Your video was crucial.
Thanks guy with the blue element! I was trying to do this and was worried I was going to break something. Seeing you pop off that center panel let me know it was safe to move forward.
Blacksunshine420 cool huh?
Blacksunshine420 glad to help
Thanks for making it easy, Jim!
You are a good grate man with outstanding qualities
Awesome clear and concise video! I did the dash lights one day and tackled the control panel today which was way harder to remove and I struggled with but won after about 45 minutes or prying and tugging. If you can break the initial seal then you can get it going. I used a thin, narrow putty knife but it had a lot of flex in it which didn’t help. Don’t bother removing the subwoofer cowl like I did because it didn’t help gaining any better access to popping off the panel above it. Funny thing is it takes a second to snap everything back together! Just remember to hook up the wiring beforehand. Without this video I would have been clueless where to start. I did opt for LED replacements (found on Ebay) for all of the lights as I never want to do this again on our ‘04 Element which we love!
I thought about the LED lights. I should have used them. Are they brighter?
You can also use a trim stick.
Update: While my Wife was out of town, I changed out the Bulbs, and didn't tell her. I planned this ahead, because I had to order the Bulbs, then waited for them to be delivered. She started her week (last week), without me saying a word. I received a phone call from her, once she noticed the new lights; she was amazed. Thanks again for your help Jim!!!
Fantastic! Yah it's really an easy task!
YOU DA MAN!! Thanks so much Jim
great job Jim, I need to change all of mine out as well.
Thank you very much for sharing this video. Very informative and helpful. 😃
Thank you, Thank you! Process went smooth!
Giving the part numbers instead of just pointing to bulbs you have already replaced would have been REALLY helpful.
Thanks again for making this!
Such a great tutorial, thank you
This was great, thanks a million. I have an original 2005, and yes, the dealer wanted a ton of money to change 'em out. I'll buy extra gasoline with my savings and go camping in my "steel tent." Best regards!
Hey Jim, thanks soooo much for this informative video; it gives me the confidence to tackle the project. I have a 2008 Honda Element LX and absolutely love it! This past weekend, I just swapped out the front headlights with the JDM ASTAR 8th Generation LEDS. I got them on amazon for $119 and the difference in night vision is astounding… not to mention the ultra white look to the lights are far more visually appealing than the standard yellowish oems. Thanks again for the great video!
what is the life of those headlight.. hours???
20000 working hours. JDM ASTAR 8th Generation 7000 Lumens Extremely Bright ZES Chips H4 9003 LED Headlights, Xenon White 6500k.
are theses plug in just like standard bulbs or is there rewiring to do?
My Element came with these new tires and they are awesome! A bit noisy on the highway but rugged and tough and LAST!
www.amazon.com/BFGoodrich-Rugged-Terrain-All-Season-Radial/dp/B0055BOU6Y
Also if you have an Element WITHOUT SIDE AIRBAGS these seat covers are fantastic as well and last and last!
ua-cam.com/video/nZjyNDaJBcY/v-deo.html
Thank you so much! This helped me replace the gear shifter bulb myself as well as know I can replace my cluster myself.
Does anyone know, if I replace the cluster, does the mileage of the engine show up correctly on the new one (new from salvage yard)?
Thank you, very nice explained!
Excellent video.
Thanks for this video. My cluster went & I need to replace it. This helps me to navigate getting the cluster out. Looks like a new one simply plugs in?
Thanks for the helpful video. BTW, if you don't like listening to the annoying "key inserted in ignition" beep, the bump next to the gearshift at the 4 o'clock position has a place to insert your key and push to manually release the gearshift interlock so you can move it to the N position without the constant beeping.
The Honda Element is an awesome car. The mechanical issues are minor, things like the cluster will short out (very common). All the bulbs are out? It may be a short instead of dead bulbs.
Easy cluster removal, great job thank you
Great video! Thanks.
Great video!! Now all I need is a Element!😀
Thank you Jim!
You're a Genius!!! Thanks for being the "Brave-One", in tackling this task, filming, posting, to show us Scaredy-cats how to fix our Vehicles; and impress our wives!!!
My pleasure "John". Glad it helped!
really helpful, thanks
Great video Jim. Had trouble getting the outer trim bezel started, without snapping the plastic.
it feels like you'll break it but I don't think you will... pull it evenly
I was successful removing the bezel. All the while, it seemed on the verge of breaking.
Any time I remove old plastic from dashboards or interior doors trim..........before reassembly, I apply small amounts of silicone paste to the clips. It helps if you have to remove the same piece again.
Thanks Jim!
Zowie! Thanks Jim this is a great help.
Спасибо. Очень полезное видео.
EXCELLENT!!!
My light just went out. Thank You..Helpful..
Going to finally do mine 🤗 2004 Honda Element 🌟
It's easy. Pull center console off from the top not bottom. Easier 👍
Thank you !!!!
I've also got a 2003 Element that I recently did the same procedure to. I ended up getting most of the bulbs from my dealer, because the shipping price for just a bunch of little bulbs was ridiculous !!
You said you recently bought that car, it's in awesome condition ! Mind if I ask how many miles on it ?? I've got just under 250,000 on mine. I love it.
Very informative and well done video.
195,000 now
I just bought a 2003 Element that only has 117k miles. also very clean and well maintained
@@animeWORLDuser Your car is like new! My '03 has 280,100...
THANK YOU 👍👍
Love that ole Makita drill 👍
Nice video - how do you get to the lights behind the cruise button above that little pull out tray and next to that side panel you pop off for the dash lights? Thanks
not sure
Thank you. This is the most complete how to video I found. I was able to order and change all the HVAC, cluster and shifter bulbs in a short amount of time. The parts were easily ordered at Hondapartsnow and installed by me for FREE vs' the 200$ my guy wanted to charge. Thanks thanks thanks!!!! -AmyL
Cool. I just bought a 2006 Element and changed the same bulbs again too. I realized from a commentor that it's easier to simply pull the center console panel from the top first not from the bottom.
awesome video, thanks for a great outline. My problem is I can,t find the bulbs for me Element. what category are they in ? Only bulbs I could find were headlights.....
found it, thanx
Have a 2004 element , the light showing the odometer went out . Any way to replace that one . Dealer said it would have to be sent away . thanks Bruce
What is the bulb numbers for gear selector and hazard light?
Great video. What's the part number for the bulbs behind the A/C selectors? Having trouble locating them on the website
Found the upper ones, still can't find the lower bulbs
After you ordered your parts from hondapartsnow.com how long did it take for the parts to get to you ??
Hi Jim, This is a great video. Very helpful with clear instructions.
My odometer and speedometer lights on my 2004 Honda Element will not turn on sometimes when I start my car.
This just started happening 2 months ago and has only happened 2 times so far.
The first time it was just the odometer lights that would not turn on.
The second time the odometer lights and the speedometer lights did not turn on, but after I hit the dashboard with my hand the speedometer lights came back on but the odometer lights stayed off until the next day when I started my car.
Does this sound like the bulbs are bad? I have not changed them before so I think they are the original light bulbs on my 2004 Honda Element EX AWD.
Since the light won't come on when I start my Element (and they won't come back on if I turn the car off and on again - but the next day they do come on, could it be the harness connection? From your video it does not look like there could be any play in the harness connection plugs.
But does it make sense that the bulbs are bad even though they came back on again?? When the bulbs are going bad do they sometimes come on and sometimes they don't come on?
Thanks for any help with this.
This is a common problem with the element generation, I recently changed my cluster lights or dash lights and most of the time even if the bulbs are burnt out or not it has to do with the connection coming from inside the dash on the right side there. I had to take mine apart to get to the motherboard and solder the joints back to strengthen the connection. Changed all the bulbs and it’s like a brand new dash board now
@@leogresen2793thanks. So, just changing the lightbulbs would not solve the problem?
Sounds very tricky to get into soldering the connections .
@@swaha55 yeah you could definitely change the lightbulbs and see what happens especially if they’re stock bulbs from once you bought the car. But just know if you have something wedged into the connection in the back or have it how it is, it’s just how the elements where designed they’ll eventually lose its connection and you’ll have to fix it.
Thanks Jim I just buy the bulb for my 2008 Element...
Thanks for the video, helped. for $11 you could buy 10 LED lights off Amazon
Thanks Jim. I'm having trouble finding the bulb for the automatic transmission window. Are you (or anyone) able to be more specific on a part number?
35505-TA5-A51
I did all mine. was pretty simple. Some were ok but I changed them anyway. Now I got some spares. Going to run LEDs to all the cubby holes including doors and in the back. Should look like a Box Submarine .... Hunt For Red E
Great video, would of been nice if you would of shared the part numbers.
Now I know... Thanks!
Can you show me how to replace the dome lights and the map-reading lights??
I'm looking to get a front passenger seatbelt retractor for my element. What part would I need to look at the the website you mention
Seatbelt retractors are covered for free under Honda’s lifetime warranty at no charge at a dealership. I recently had the same issue. Just call you nearest Honda dealership for an appointment. Hope this helps!
Great vid!
Unfortunately, for me, they won't b e any brighter than the ones in there now. I simply can't hardly see anything in the daytime. I'll try the LEDs, maybe even spruce it up a little with green and blue ones.
What's the bulb part number and is there an LED equivalent?
can I fix my gauge needles from the front ..they all fell off
Having some trouble locating replacement bulbs for the HVAC dials at HondaPartsNow.com. Found the Instrument panel ones, no problem. Any suggestions would be appreciated. #GivingMy'03BabyToMySons ::(
www.hondapartsnow.com/Page_Product/PartDetail.aspx?Vin=5J6YH186X4L014044&Filter=()&SubCategoryUrl=heater-control&Diagram=
It's listed in Heater Control
Is it true LED bulbs have polarity?
when I bought my used Element I popped the cluster panel, I found $7 worth of change inside the vents, the last owner's kids must have had lots of fun tossing the coins through the vent slots.
Would a newer dash panel be compatible with my 03 EX? Changing the bulb would be ok but I feel the dash in my 03 looks very outdated
Not sure on newer dash
I put in Green LED bulbs.
Does this keep it from having to be smacked to make it work?
Obviously LOL
Hi Jim Howard, does the three outside that have "Red" knobs illuminates 24:11?
Mine are not lit.
Positively they are supposed to.
@@ifoundjim I only have just three illuminated 23:37
1. Three lower are illuminated
2. Three center are illuminated
3. Three outside knobs have "Red marks" do not light up
4. There are a total of 6 light bulbs. And all are illuminated on *2005 Honda CRV EX
Can you check yours because Element & CRV are about the same, please.
I didn't see your video showing in the dark.
I installed all lights with ATG LEDs rather than those overpriced Honda's.
ATG is way better, brighter & last much longer.
* Fixing it for a nice pastor for Easter
Happy Easter, Jim Howard.
What’s the bulb part number for the hazard button and the gears
Call Honda service they'll tell you
It would have been nice if you shared the part numbers...
Nice. I'll use a bevel square to remove my panel.
Easier to pull off from the top. Pull straight back and off.
Can I use any of the other bulbs for the emergency light bulb?
Not sure but probably. Like LED
Just found out that it's a not the same bulb, thanks.
I know you’re not supposed to touch headlight bulbs with bare hands. Is that not true with these tiny bulbs?
How about the light for the gear indicators next to the shifter?
you have to pull the round off over the shifter and it is right there
is the bulb available from hondapartsnow? I can't find it. Also need bulb for hazard button. thanks
Thank you this was very useful Hondsparts.com owes you a few free bulbs
What do I need to do if my shifter is hard to shift into gears? It shifts but I struggle shifting it.
Is it Automatic or Standard Transmission?
And.... Have you ever checked your transmission fluid (While Running) preferably.
AND... How many miles on it? You absolutely should change your transmission fluid. ONLY use Honda Fluid also.
I replaced a bulb in the console and it doesn't work. Not sure why. I inserted it and turned it to lock. Any ideas?
sometimes the shit is worn... and sometimes needs a different bulb. I've had one fall out after i replaced it because the socket was worn out. They can be finicky huh?
So have you actually used a different sized bulb instead of the recommended size in any of your replacements?
Why not replace with LED replacement bulbs?
I thought about it but wanted original bulbs.
The one bulb I wanted to see you replace you decided to not show getting replaced
M W S same
Number 74 bulbs will work for most of these and 2721 will do the rest for just a few bucks.
you can also buy LED's
are you a elevator guy? those are fixing angles holding your tools lol ...good video cheers
Did you buy the bulbs from your local Honda dealer?
Damn expensive little bulbs.
Good video! However, you must hold the camera a bit more steady, got a headache trying to focus on the video. Perhaps you need a second person taking the videos.