@@panzerveps "Use special tool." Proceeds to print blurry picture and not list part number for tool, tool is only mentioned once in all of manufacturer's history but is required for job.
@@AdinBriggs So true. It's even worse for Skoda. They skip entire sections of instructions for disassembly, and when it's time to assemble it again, it's "assemble in reverse order". I've worked 6 years with Audi, 7 with VW and 3 with Skoda, and this is driving me nuts, but for some reason, I can't see myself working for another brand...
Thanks for the video Eric. I need to do this myself. So many of us in the Element community find your videos amazingly helpful. Sad to hear you're getting rid of yours, I hope to see more Element video on your channel in the future before that happens. '07 EX original owner.
Probably the most valuable part of this video is showing where exactly to go in with the trim tool. It's so easy to break clips if you use leverage in the wrong place. Thank you for the insight.
Eric you're the man thank you for these Element videos. Really has helped us save lots of money being able to do our own repairs watching your channel.
I had an 03 Acura RSX where the HVAC lights all went out...same bulbs used here. I decided I didn't want to spend $10 a bulb and instead soldered an LED w/ resistor to the contact pads for the bulb. Worked great and was an economical fix if you aren't squeamish about soldering
Eric, you did not need to turn the key on to take the shifter out of park. There's a shifter override right there at the bottom of the shifter slot, that little panel hides a tab that you push to pop the shifter out of park, no need to even have the keys to do it. For those who are not aware, many cars now have an override of one type or another to allow the trans to be put in neutral. Mainly for towing with a dead battery, but it is also useful for when wheel alignments are done, since the car has to move a little on the alignment rack during the compensation procedure. Allows the trans to be taken out of park without having everything staying on and draining the battery. One thing i do like here is the easy access and replacement of the bulbs, much cheaper than having to replace the entire HVAC control panel. Many cars have leds in the panels that are not replaceable, which means that it can get expensive to replace the entire panel assembly.
Normally I do not comment, but I will make an exception: years ago my dad bought a 2004 oddysey (used and quite abused), most of the lights of the buttons no longer worked (including those of the a/c); here in Mexico they are quite difficult to find and too expensive at the dealer. To make a long story short, I changed them to led (mini led), I put a resistor in series and it worked. It's been 5 years now and they still work. Greetings Eric from Ciudad Obregón.
Also, every time I go to the salvage yard I look for components like this to harvest bulbs from. I save the good ones for when I need them. I cut that part out of the video unfortunately. Thanks for the comment.
Had to do this on my Element and initially tried bulbs from other sources that didn't work out. I was surprised at the little differences in similar size bulbs; seems like they would standardize this. I love all of your Honda Element video's and Save every video you do. Please keep the Honda Element in your lineup. I don't naturally get my hands to dirty but with encouragement from you I enjoy the challenge.
I wish I would have mentioned that in the video. Use of aftermarket bulbs or LED's doesn't often work out for repairs like this in my experience. As for more Element content, I'm actually giving this one to my brother soon. I'm not sure how much I'll see it after that. I have done a bunch of videos with it already though. Many are linked in the description. Thank you for your comment.
Perfect ! I have a 09 SC with the shift bulb out. I watched this video in hopes that you would reveal a way to do the shifter. Boom ! You rock Eric. Thank you Now if I could just find a original rear hatch wing. The cool one.
I did this for the gauge cluster bulbs on my 2006 Element but went with a pack of LED ones. About $10 from Amazon - I think a dozen in the pack. Only issue was having to flip the orientation 180 degrees if they didn’t light up - LEDs require proper +\- orientation or they won’t work. They don’t dim well but my eyes need the bright dash anyways.
I've never been a fan of the Element, but I have to say that it has aged well. Most car models from that era looks super old and outdated now, but the Element looks like it was released just a few years ago.
Was going with the replace them all comment, but as usual you have it coverrd, Eric. Good show! To bad their proprietary and can't be replaced with LED's.
Thanks as always Eric. Be safe. Take care! You've helped me out so much in maintaining my son's '03 element. Up next is adjusting the engine valve clearances.
Hi erick the machine shop can do the valve adjustment with the head off the block? 2008 honda odyssey front head the guy tell me hi can fo that just i wanna make sure asking you thanks
I learned my lesson on sourcing bulbs for my Toyotas - just go to the dealer parts counter. They cost just about the same as Autozone but they actually fit! 😁
@@ericthecarguy the sylvania brand just didn't quite fit and didn't even work when I finally jerry-rigged it in. Then the OEM slipped right in and came on no problem. Sylvania was $4.99 for 2 (only needed 1), dealer $3.02 for 1. Everyone - save yourself the trouble and go to the dealer LOL
@@ScubaCat3 This is why I don't like aftermarket parts. Replaced the PCV on a friend's Audi, and while the part looked the same, it had some serious fitment issues. He checked with his supplier, and they confirmed it was the correct replacement part when he gave them the oem parts number, but gave in when he showed them pictures of the two parts side by side.
Dude Im driving cross country and the HVAC light went out on my Element LAST NIGHT. I was like, well thats just awesome. Open my cpu at a hotel in Flagstaff this morning and this is the first video that pops up. Either Gods real or we live in the matrix.
Thanks for this cause I have exactly this problem with my 06 element.......I proudly like to add I'm pushing over 322,000 miles, all me. I love My E. HONDA 😉
I have an 05 element with 193kmiles....ive replaced radiator, struts,all mounts, starter,alternator,leaky oil pan twice, compressor etc....motor and transmission still strong and original.
@@613lcd have you replaced the catalytic converter and O2 sensors? I just left the shop with a check engine light stating problems with the cat. im not noticing any bogging down or anything. the car runs great.
I had to replace the bulbs in my 08 Odyssey climate controls. I elected to go with LED replacements rather than bulbs; took awhile to get all the LED's polarity right so they'd light up. But now I won't have to worry about it for a long time.
@@ericthecarguy its at 59 minute mark on the new hotboxin' with mike tyson video if you're looking for it. Congrats on the shoutout tho man this channel deserves it
Just done mine on the CRV. Even easier to get out, just the little cubby hole above the panel and you're at it. I used LED's, but you have to check they're all on before you put the screws back. It's a 50/50 shot at getting them the right way around and yup, I was exactly wrong on half of mine lol! Dont'cha love probability stats ;-) p.s. don't stuff it up, these units cost hundreds and hundreds of bucks new...
The same happened to me when I replaced the instrument cluster lights on an old Corolla. A couple had burnt out so I decided to go for LEDs because why not. Exactly half went in the right way and lit up the first time.
Excellent! My Element has a half dozen dead bulbs now also it's time to replace them all. Also, the factory stereo has intermittent operation, mostly just the aux/mp3 connection works, I'm thinking a cable is loose.
Honda charges a small fortune for these bulb/sockets. You can also get just the tiny bulbs on ebay, maybe Amazon. Take the old bulbs out of the socket by bending the fine wires that wrap around the socket base and then slip the new bulbs in. I've done this on my CR-V and Accord. Works great - just check for the right bulb size, brightness and color before ordering.
Great video, and reminds me there are some designers with some sense still out there. My 06 commander does not have removable bulbs. Once the bulb goes, you are supposed to replace the entire panel. To get to the panel requires pulling the dash and shift console bezel.
Our '93 940 has strange, model-specific bulbs like that. Not on a stick, but they're tiny, oddball pieces. Reminds me of micro-sized Christmas lights, lol. They last a LONG time, though. I've only replaced 3 in the nearly 7 years I've owned the car, all when I first bought it. The rest could be original for all I know.
I had to replace the IC bulbs in my '85 Audi 80, and according to the dealer (that I worked for) they were no longer in production. Checked with a friend of mine, who works for VW, and the exact same bulbs were still in production, but with a VW parts number... They even had a few in stock.
Good information!my friend have a 2003 Honda Element. There is no leaks but the is loosing oil. Do you think is a head gasket. I forgot to mention. The coolant is always low .
The shifter bulb looks like a white Christmas tree lamp, just without the nub at the end. Surely they aren't compatible, but the similarity is notable.
Eric you should Start a second channel that is in Spanish, run the same videos just run the audio in spanish have a translator translate everything you said in your vids, you will help 100s of millions and add to your Subs followers. Just a suggestion, P.S, Your The Man👍🏼👍🏼💯
Thanks! Is it possible to replace the factory wiring to the stereo? Mine was cut before I got it and I would like to avoid splicing it back together if possible.
My mother's 2005 honda crv always aggravates me with the blower motor off and ac not in use air always comes through the vents its frustrating if people want air they wouldn't have the system off have you seen this problem on crvs as well as other Hondas Eric @EricTheCarGuy
I'm not sure how cheap those honda bulbs are, but when I tried to buy bulbs from Hyundai they wanted around $10 per bulb. I found you can actually buy _just the bulb_ for < 50c (I believe I got mine at bulbtown) and put it on the old socket pretty easily. I just bought them in bulk and did every single bulb in both my Hyundai and Subaru to get it over with.
Thanks for the vid! Looks like the correct item number for the dial bulbs is actually "79629-S3V-A01" rather than "79629-SV3-A01" as mentioned in the description?
Settings bulbs went out on the HVAC controls of my Pilot. Honda wanted $13 per bulb. Ridiculous. So I just ordered the actual bulb (not the plastic holder of the unit) from Amazon. Ten pack for a few dollars. After that just trivially replace the glass bulb in the plastic holder and save yourself a hundred dollars.
Seems easy but sometimes the plastic won't align right after u do something like this. I need to figure out what i did to my dash lights, years ago i replaced them with some bulbs from ebay and jacked it all up. That D bulb on the shifter was a PITA on my Accord, also for the ones on the dash I just put the old "1" Bulb in the D4 slot and vice versa, since who uses D1 anyway?
You would be better off with LEDs next time you do this job. If you know to get quality LEDs, they will last way longer than the old incandescent bulbs. Great video!
I don't think so. Anytime I've dealt with LED's for a job like this it hasn't turned out well and was more trouble than it's worth. These bulbs lasted since 04, I think you're fine with regular bulbs.
One of those jobs you out off but when you actually do it is immensely satisfying..
a trick: watch series at Flixzone. Been using it for watching loads of movies during the lockdown.
A good design allowing easy lamp replacement - refreshing
BMW - Step 1. Remove bumper and engine.
@@gaveintothedarkness Audi: Assume the service position
VW: Remove all necessary trim covers with a handy tool (does not specify which tool)
@@panzerveps "Use special tool." Proceeds to print blurry picture and not list part number for tool, tool is only mentioned once in all of manufacturer's history but is required for job.
@@AdinBriggs So true.
It's even worse for Skoda. They skip entire sections of instructions for disassembly, and when it's time to assemble it again, it's "assemble in reverse order".
I've worked 6 years with Audi, 7 with VW and 3 with Skoda, and this is driving me nuts, but for some reason, I can't see myself working for another brand...
Thanks for the video Eric. I need to do this myself. So many of us in the Element community find your videos amazingly helpful. Sad to hear you're getting rid of yours, I hope to see more Element video on your channel in the future before that happens. '07 EX original owner.
Probably the most valuable part of this video is showing where exactly to go in with the trim tool. It's so easy to break clips if you use leverage in the wrong place. Thank you for the insight.
I'm glad people notice stuff like that as it is very helpful when doing the job. Thanks for that insight. Have a great weekend.
Yep! I rewound and then freeze-framed and inserted tool just where Eric did. Popped right off!
Just did this job on my 84 Mercedes. Its amazing how lovely the controls are when its all illuminated.
Will never need to do this probably, but I watch because Eric is the man.
Thank you!
Same, we don't even have a Honda
Eric you're the man thank you for these Element videos. Really has helped us save lots of money being able to do our own repairs watching your channel.
I had an 03 Acura RSX where the HVAC lights all went out...same bulbs used here. I decided I didn't want to spend $10 a bulb and instead soldered an LED w/ resistor to the contact pads for the bulb. Worked great and was an economical fix if you aren't squeamish about soldering
Eric, you did not need to turn the key on to take the shifter out of park. There's a shifter override right there at the bottom of the shifter slot, that little panel hides a tab that you push to pop the shifter out of park, no need to even have the keys to do it. For those who are not aware, many cars now have an override of one type or another to allow the trans to be put in neutral. Mainly for towing with a dead battery, but it is also useful for when wheel alignments are done, since the car has to move a little on the alignment rack during the compensation procedure. Allows the trans to be taken out of park without having everything staying on and draining the battery. One thing i do like here is the easy access and replacement of the bulbs, much cheaper than having to replace the entire HVAC control panel. Many cars have leds in the panels that are not replaceable, which means that it can get expensive to replace the entire panel assembly.
Normally I do not comment, but I will make an exception: years ago my dad bought a 2004 oddysey (used and quite abused), most of the lights of the buttons no longer worked (including those of the a/c); here in Mexico they are quite difficult to find and too expensive at the dealer. To make a long story short, I changed them to led (mini led), I put a resistor in series and it worked. It's been 5 years now and they still work. Greetings Eric from Ciudad Obregón.
Also, every time I go to the salvage yard I look for components like this to harvest bulbs from. I save the good ones for when I need them. I cut that part out of the video unfortunately. Thanks for the comment.
Had to do this on my Element and initially tried bulbs from other sources that didn't work out. I was surprised at the little differences in similar size bulbs; seems like they would standardize this. I love all of your Honda Element video's and Save every video you do. Please keep the Honda Element in your lineup. I don't naturally get my hands to dirty but with encouragement from you I enjoy the challenge.
I wish I would have mentioned that in the video. Use of aftermarket bulbs or LED's doesn't often work out for repairs like this in my experience. As for more Element content, I'm actually giving this one to my brother soon. I'm not sure how much I'll see it after that. I have done a bunch of videos with it already though. Many are linked in the description. Thank you for your comment.
This is great. Question, can you also do a video to replace the bulbs on the 3 dash gauges?
Perfect ! I have a 09 SC with the shift bulb out. I watched this video in hopes that you would reveal a way to do the shifter. Boom ! You rock Eric. Thank you
Now if I could just find a original rear hatch wing. The cool one.
Bro, I am glad i found these video's. I just Bought and Element from my sister and it needs some maintenance.
Thank you SO much for this - I just swapped mine out and it only took a few minutes thanks to you sharing. Much appreciated!!
I did this for the gauge cluster bulbs on my 2006 Element but went with a pack of LED ones. About $10 from Amazon - I think a dozen in the pack. Only issue was having to flip the orientation 180 degrees if they didn’t light up - LEDs require proper +\- orientation or they won’t work. They don’t dim well but my eyes need the bright dash anyways.
I've never been a fan of the Element, but I have to say that it has aged well.
Most car models from that era looks super old and outdated now, but the Element looks like it was released just a few years ago.
Feels like my birthday every time I see a new video from you!
So happy to have a car I can actually work on again, these videos are super helpful, thanks!
Was going with the replace them all comment, but as usual you have it coverrd, Eric. Good show! To bad their proprietary and can't be replaced with LED's.
Most impressive part of the video is how you were album to pull that bulb out with one hand so flawlessly. I can’t get it out for the life of me.
Thank you for the video, replacing the bulbs was simple and I also liked that you had the light bulb part numbers as well which was a great help.
Very timely video, Eric! Thank you! Gotta replace these in my 06 CRV
Thanks as always Eric. Be safe. Take care! You've helped me out so much in maintaining my son's '03 element. Up next is adjusting the engine valve clearances.
I have a video on that linked in the description. Good luck.
Hi erick the machine shop can do the valve adjustment with the head off the block? 2008 honda odyssey front head the guy tell me hi can fo that just i wanna make sure asking you thanks
Thanks, man. This video was timely and perfect. Excellent tutorial.
I learned my lesson on sourcing bulbs for my Toyotas - just go to the dealer parts counter. They cost just about the same as Autozone but they actually fit! 😁
I would only recommend OE bulbs for something like this for that very reason. Thanks for the comment.
@@ericthecarguy the sylvania brand just didn't quite fit and didn't even work when I finally jerry-rigged it in. Then the OEM slipped right in and came on no problem. Sylvania was $4.99 for 2 (only needed 1), dealer $3.02 for 1. Everyone - save yourself the trouble and go to the dealer LOL
@@ScubaCat3 This is why I don't like aftermarket parts.
Replaced the PCV on a friend's Audi, and while the part looked the same, it had some serious fitment issues.
He checked with his supplier, and they confirmed it was the correct replacement part when he gave them the oem parts number, but gave in when he showed them pictures of the two parts side by side.
Dude Im driving cross country and the HVAC light went out on my Element LAST NIGHT. I was like, well thats just awesome.
Open my cpu at a hotel in Flagstaff this morning and this is the first video that pops up. Either Gods real or we live in the matrix.
That's pretty cool. Sourcing the parts is probably the hardest part of the job. Thanks for the comment.
Man, thanks a lot. These there on my bucket list for a while, now after I saw you replacing them, I will pull the trigger on mine
Thanks for the Element videos. I have a 2007 with 250k and love it.
09 with 246K and still going strong!
Have to do this asap been bothering me for a bit
Always love your videos on so many different vehicles and systems.
Thanks for this cause I have exactly this problem with my 06 element.......I proudly like to add I'm pushing over 322,000 miles, all me. I love My E. HONDA 😉
I have an 05 element with 193kmiles....ive replaced radiator, struts,all mounts, starter,alternator,leaky oil pan twice, compressor etc....motor and transmission still strong and original.
@@johnathoncastro nice, sounds similar to my history lol. my next replacement is the rackinpin 😑
375,000 on my 94 Integra GSR, original engine and gearbox!
@@Patrick94GSR yeah Hondas are great 👍👍
@@613lcd have you replaced the catalytic converter and O2 sensors? I just left the shop with a check engine light stating problems with the cat. im not noticing any bogging down or anything. the car runs great.
I had to replace the bulbs in my 08 Odyssey climate controls. I elected to go with LED replacements rather than bulbs; took awhile to get all the LED's polarity right so they'd light up. But now I won't have to worry about it for a long time.
Did this to TCS and Sunroof and Seat Heater bulbs. On my 7th Gen Accord
Bill Burr mentioned you in the Mike Tyson podcast. Thats gotta be cool
Bill Burr is my favorite person in the world.
@@ericthecarguy its at 59 minute mark on the new hotboxin' with mike tyson video if you're looking for it. Congrats on the shoutout tho man this channel deserves it
Just done mine on the CRV. Even easier to get out, just the little cubby hole above the panel and you're at it.
I used LED's, but you have to check they're all on before you put the screws back. It's a 50/50 shot at getting them the right way around and yup, I was exactly wrong on half of mine lol! Dont'cha love probability stats ;-)
p.s. don't stuff it up, these units cost hundreds and hundreds of bucks new...
The same happened to me when I replaced the instrument cluster lights on an old Corolla. A couple had burnt out so I decided to go for LEDs because why not. Exactly half went in the right way and lit up the first time.
Get a multimeter, and check the polarity of the LEDs before installing. That eliminates the guess work.
@@panzerveps Kinda, I didn't see any polarity marks on the panel though...
@@jblyon2 I know right? I did 6 bulbs, of which 3 needed flipping :-)
@@handycrowd That can be checked with the multimeter as well....
We’ve done this to my little brothers 2007 Acura TL. We did it with LED versions instead of the original incandescent bulb versions.
Miss these kind of videos
Excellent! My Element has a half dozen dead bulbs now also it's time to replace them all. Also, the factory stereo has intermittent operation, mostly just the aux/mp3 connection works, I'm thinking a cable is loose.
PROBLEM SOLVED. PROPS TO YOU, MY BROTHER.
Just followed your directions, thanks! Super helpful ❤
Cool. I need to do this for my Camry.
Honda charges a small fortune for these bulb/sockets. You can also get just the tiny bulbs on ebay, maybe Amazon. Take the old bulbs out of the socket by bending the fine wires that wrap around the socket base and then slip the new bulbs in. I've done this on my CR-V and Accord. Works great - just check for the right bulb size, brightness and color before ordering.
Great video, and reminds me there are some designers with some sense still out there. My 06 commander does not have removable bulbs. Once the bulb goes, you are supposed to replace the entire panel. To get to the panel requires pulling the dash and shift console bezel.
That's unfortunate.
I like a quicky every now and then.Thanks
You Make All This Look Easy
Love Honda element content!
Well, I may have to finally get to replacing the bulb for the seat heater switch in my TSX.
I’ve done that a few times, very easy to do on a first gen TSX anyway.
Nice work @EricTheCarGuy
Our '93 940 has strange, model-specific bulbs like that. Not on a stick, but they're tiny, oddball pieces. Reminds me of micro-sized Christmas lights, lol. They last a LONG time, though. I've only replaced 3 in the nearly 7 years I've owned the car, all when I first bought it. The rest could be original for all I know.
I had to replace the IC bulbs in my '85 Audi 80, and according to the dealer (that I worked for) they were no longer in production.
Checked with a friend of mine, who works for VW, and the exact same bulbs were still in production, but with a VW parts number... They even had a few in stock.
Thanks Eric my hazard switch bulb on my 04 Element just went out
Honda simplicity 👍
Yeah, Many people waste money on stuff like this, a fantastic lesson where people like that will try to do something like that on their own. #DIY
An excellent video …. Thank you!
Thanks Eric.That was very helpful.You Rock man!
Thanks a lot, especially for the part numbers. Do you happen to know the part number for the hazard button light bulb?
Good information!my friend have a 2003 Honda Element. There is no leaks but the is loosing oil. Do you think is a head gasket. I forgot to mention. The coolant is always low .
thank you Eric !!!! looks easy even for me!
2:35 "Bulb on a stick" reminds me of José Jalepeño on a steeeek lol
Hi Eric. Do you know what bulb is needed to replace the one that illuminates the hazard switch? Thanks for a great video!
Try researching Honda OEM Bulb 35871-S3N-901
Very helpful, thank you.
Oh yeah ! Great info 👍😎
Not just replacing bulbs... but with a mist of paint, you can dull them down as well as some are really bright with no control
Genius automotive design engineer win.. if only they all were that convenient.
Haha
Great video unusual looking bulbs.just like Honda to have something that takes a special Honda part.Clay
So true.
Awesome video Eric !!!!!
Yesssss, I need to do this on my element, thank you.
Thank you Sir for sharing this👍
Awesome. I have a couple burned out bulbs for my heated seat switches in my 04 Accord, I’m assuming this will help! Thanks Eric!
Remember when ErictheCarGuy sported long black hair and a goatee? Times have changed.
how do you replace the Flux capacitor bulb?
First go get some blinker fluid,, then ,,,Oh wait, you make sure you have a DeLorean?
It can only be done if you transport yourself to a particular year. I'm just not sure what year that is. Good luck.
Thank You for Your video! You have part number for the dial bulb a little wrong in your description. It’s 79629-S3V-A01. Love my element :)
Simple jobs are the ones u only need one tool😉
-Yeah! ELVIS is alive!!!! - We all knew it.
The shifter bulb looks like a white Christmas tree lamp, just without the nub at the end.
Surely they aren't compatible, but the similarity is notable.
Thank you for your videos...you are a truly MVP!
Eric you should Start a second channel that is in Spanish, run the same videos just run the audio in spanish have a translator translate everything you said in your vids, you will help 100s of millions and add to your Subs followers. Just a suggestion, P.S, Your The Man👍🏼👍🏼💯
Thanks! Is it possible to replace the factory wiring to the stereo? Mine was cut before I got it and I would like to avoid splicing it back together if possible.
Thanks - Easy and Quick instructions !
Love the video
My mother's 2005 honda crv always aggravates me with the blower motor off and ac not in use air always comes through the vents its frustrating if people want air they wouldn't have the system off have you seen this problem on crvs as well as other Hondas Eric @EricTheCarGuy
Been a while since I watched your channel. Nice beard mate.... Good content too....
Thanks for watching!
Very nice Eric!
Had to change my Honda Fit/Jazz G2 AC controls light, was a nighmare had to take almost the whole dash apart, changed all the bulbs to led.
Last time I put a LED replacement bulb to my car (cigarette lighter) it last way less longer than 1,2W bulb lol
Your the man eric
Mannnnn wtffff!!! I never even knew they lit upin my Element! For the longest time I have been saying why tf didnt Honda make these light up 😂😂😂
I’ve replaced similar bulbs on my old Ridgeline... they’re expensive for what they are. $7 - $8 each if I remember correctly.
Dealer markup
Probably because they are specialty light bulbs.
Would be way cheaper, if they were ordinary household light bulbs.
Have to do the same on my 06 Mazda 3. Except nowhere near as easy. The temp and fan direction are cable controlled, in tight quarters
I'm not sure how cheap those honda bulbs are, but when I tried to buy bulbs from Hyundai they wanted around $10 per bulb. I found you can actually buy _just the bulb_ for < 50c (I believe I got mine at bulbtown) and put it on the old socket pretty easily.
I just bought them in bulk and did every single bulb in both my Hyundai and Subaru to get it over with.
THANK YOU!! Can you get these bulbs from Auto Zone?
Thanks for the vid! Looks like the correct item number for the dial bulbs is actually "79629-S3V-A01" rather than "79629-SV3-A01" as mentioned in the description?
Thank you for your tutorial.
Settings bulbs went out on the HVAC controls of my Pilot. Honda wanted $13 per bulb. Ridiculous.
So I just ordered the actual bulb (not the plastic holder of the unit) from Amazon. Ten pack for a few dollars. After that just trivially replace the glass bulb in the plastic holder and save yourself a hundred dollars.
Thanks for this video, Eric! Can Honda/Acura rocker switch lights such as on the seat heater switch be replaced without removing the console?
It depends on the model. Some switches come out easier than others.
@@ericthecarguy ‘06 TSX, very similar to your TL. Thanks for all your content
Seems easy but sometimes the plastic won't align right after u do something like this. I need to figure out what i did to my dash lights, years ago i replaced them with some bulbs from ebay and jacked it all up.
That D bulb on the shifter was a PITA on my Accord, also for the ones on the dash I just put the old "1" Bulb in the D4 slot and vice versa, since who uses D1 anyway?
Thank you, Eric!
Seen your review on Amazon about the pushrod length “checkers” but it’s only 1?
Need to do this on my Subaru's cluster. I don't know if it's difficult, but I'm not looking forward to it.
You would be better off with LEDs next time you do this job. If you know to get quality LEDs, they will last way longer than the old incandescent bulbs. Great video!
I don't think so. Anytime I've dealt with LED's for a job like this it hasn't turned out well and was more trouble than it's worth. These bulbs lasted since 04, I think you're fine with regular bulbs.
@@ericthecarguy Oh ok! 👍
Good video
Hi Eric, the dial bulb part number is 79629-S3V-A01, small typo in your description.