This is a very good video to change the the bulbs or change them to LED. I just changed my original bulbs to "T5" Blue LED". Here is the thing, because the access was on the bottom of the clock, I was able to access my original bulbs without removing the wire strap. I have big fat hands, to understand how dig my hands are, I can palm a basketball. What you do pull the clock forward tip it face up, make sure your AC vents are pointed down. Then use the needle nose pliers turn the bulb base counter clockwise. Then put the new bulb in, jiggle it until it goes all the way in flush, you may even turn it a little with your finger clockwise and see that it does not move, then use the piers to tighten the bulb about a 1/4 turn or so. Repeat for the other bulb, It you are doing LED and you have never done them the positive and negative is not obvious so you may have to take it out and turn the LED in its base 180 deg then reinstall. LED directions do not always say that🤨. EBW USN Ret
Thanks! I was able to replace the lights in my 2008. I didn't disconnect anything but the SRS as I was able to easily reach the bulbs. A word of warning to others, though. Put a piece of paper or something under it. I dropped the bulb holder down the hole the wires come through. Had to pull the radio face off to retrieve it. Otherwise, everything went smoothly. #74 was the correct bulb.
Is my light at fault or the whole display is gone? I am able to see the time and the right side of the display but I cannot see the bottom line where the Fm channel can be seen. Should I replace the whole clock or just the bulb!
Seems like its a common occurance. Mine is an 09 and its been like it was stuck on the lowest dim setting since i bought it. Atleast they made some things on this car not stupid to work on.
I know this video is old bu,t I have eclipse questions i cant find answers to. I thought you might have some info. My bulbs arent out but dashes are missing in my display (lettering) would that be a whole new display. Also, every eclipse I have had that dang hatch vibrates so bad when stereo is on do you have any hacks for where or what to pad or insulate to stop that noise? Thank You in advance. 06 gt
If the numbers aren't showing up that's usually a sign that the module is going out. You can pick up some dynomat or DEI has some soundproofing material you can put on and around the hatch to minimize body vibration.
Use 5 or 6 or more layers of dynomat not just 1. Keep putting it on til it stops rattling. Eventually u will have added enough to stop the omg annoying rattle. But listen for where the rattle is coming from amd address those places specifically. Might just place 1 or 2 layers on the spots that arent making noise but add more to the spots that do just remember where your wing bolts are and tailights bolts maybe set yourself up so u have access to them even after u line it so u dont end up tearing itapart to tighten a bolt or replace a bulb one day. I would also advise on locktite on some bolts if u are getting a stupid big system. Maybe not the red unless its a permanent mounting point that wont be removed again but after u run a system and it rattles for awhile u want to either tighten bolts periodically or locktite what u have to. I wouldnt leave a single bolt or screw in that hatch without locktite on it cause if that hatch clip comes apart u might be able to open it at some point. Ive seen it happen on a few different cars. Had a jeep that the back hatch internal bolts backout from the 4 -12s & 2 -15s and 5000watts of amps made it so the tailgate of my jeep cherokee never opened again. Had to remove the seats to get the boxes out and tear it apart from inside to try and open it but it rattled so much crap apart i decided not to go that big anymore unless it was a car i prebuilt to handle it. Red locktite is kinda like superglue so maybe try the blue and if it comes down to itget the red if the blue doesnt handle it. But the dynomat layered can make anything stop rattling.
This is a very good video to change the the bulbs or change them to LED. I just changed my original bulbs to "T5" Blue LED". Here is the thing, because the access was on the bottom of the clock, I was able to access my original bulbs without removing the wire strap. I have big fat hands, to understand how dig my hands are, I can palm a basketball. What you do pull the clock forward tip it face up, make sure your AC vents are pointed down. Then use the needle nose pliers turn the bulb base counter clockwise. Then put the new bulb in, jiggle it until it goes all the way in flush, you may even turn it a little with your finger clockwise and see that it does not move, then use the piers to tighten the bulb about a 1/4 turn or so. Repeat for the other bulb, It you are doing LED and you have never done them the positive and negative is not obvious so you may have to take it out and turn the LED in its base 180 deg then reinstall. LED directions do not always say that🤨. EBW USN Ret
Thanks! I was able to replace the lights in my 2008. I didn't disconnect anything but the SRS as I was able to easily reach the bulbs. A word of warning to others, though. Put a piece of paper or something under it. I dropped the bulb holder down the hole the wires come through. Had to pull the radio face off to retrieve it. Otherwise, everything went smoothly. #74 was the correct bulb.
Nice! Happy to help.
This was very helpful. Mine still works but I like the color change.
Thank you. I could barely see mine at night, but the options make it a fun personal change.
Thank you so much for posting this video.
No problem. Thank you. Hope it helped.
Do you have the link to the lights you bought? I can’t find them
Unfortunately no. I listed the bulb size. And I know I got them off of Amazon.
What size bulbs was them? I have a 2007 eclipse Spyder. I got the wrong sizes bulbs for it.
Size 74 bulb
Is my light at fault or the whole display is gone? I am able to see the time and the right side of the display but I cannot see the bottom line where the Fm channel can be seen. Should I replace the whole clock or just the bulb!
If you can still see the time just replace the bulbs like I did.
This helps me alot. Mine doesnt light up hardly at all. Are there different color options for the light? I'd like to do mine red
Yes. Any size 74 bulb.
Seems like its a common occurance. Mine is an 09 and its been like it was stuck on the lowest dim setting since i bought it. Atleast they made some things on this car not stupid to work on.
@@heyjohnson5535 Facts, I had my build blow a motor but there genuinely were things on the car that definitely were easy.
Any chance you have a link to the bulbs as amazon can't seem to find this number.
Unfortunately I do not anymore.
I know this video is old bu,t I have eclipse questions i cant find answers to. I thought you might have some info. My bulbs arent out but dashes are missing in my display (lettering) would that be a whole new display. Also, every eclipse I have had that dang hatch vibrates so bad when stereo is on do you have any hacks for where or what to pad or insulate to stop that noise? Thank You in advance. 06 gt
If the numbers aren't showing up that's usually a sign that the module is going out. You can pick up some dynomat or DEI has some soundproofing material you can put on and around the hatch to minimize body vibration.
Use 5 or 6 or more layers of dynomat not just 1. Keep putting it on til it stops rattling. Eventually u will have added enough to stop the omg annoying rattle. But listen for where the rattle is coming from amd address those places specifically. Might just place 1 or 2 layers on the spots that arent making noise but add more to the spots that do just remember where your wing bolts are and tailights bolts maybe set yourself up so u have access to them even after u line it so u dont end up tearing itapart to tighten a bolt or replace a bulb one day. I would also advise on locktite on some bolts if u are getting a stupid big system. Maybe not the red unless its a permanent mounting point that wont be removed again but after u run a system and it rattles for awhile u want to either tighten bolts periodically or locktite what u have to. I wouldnt leave a single bolt or screw in that hatch without locktite on it cause if that hatch clip comes apart u might be able to open it at some point. Ive seen it happen on a few different cars. Had a jeep that the back hatch internal bolts backout from the 4 -12s & 2 -15s and 5000watts of amps made it so the tailgate of my jeep cherokee never opened again. Had to remove the seats to get the boxes out and tear it apart from inside to try and open it but it rattled so much crap apart i decided not to go that big anymore unless it was a car i prebuilt to handle it. Red locktite is kinda like superglue so maybe try the blue and if it comes down to itget the red if the blue doesnt handle it. But the dynomat layered can make anything stop rattling.
Do you have to take off the front dash like that ?
You can pop just the top piece off. I was doing a lot of wiring so I had mine open.
where the order them at?
Amazon is where I got them.
Well i aint disconnecting my battery, i like my gauge cluster lit up like a Christmas tree