changing dash bulbs on a 1994 accord ex

surf2ithurts · 12-17-2006, 11:55 AM

Can someone plese tell me how to replace the dash/gage bulbs on a 94 accord ex? What is the actual bulb number? THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!

JDM.Brown · 12-17-2006, 12:10 PM

Are you refering to the bluish/green bulbs that light the cluster from the back, or the regular bulbs that light the face of the guage and needles from the front? Also are all of the lights out or just one? Are you sure it's not a blown fuse?

surf2ithurts · 12-17-2006, 12:30 PM

They are currently functioning fine. What I want to do is get rid of the stock "greenish color" bulbs that illuminte the cluster i.e. tach and speedometer and replace them with white bulbs. I appreciate the response!

iam7head · 12-17-2006, 05:53 PM

can't just replace the bulb, the one you have now is oem yellowish white, the light is filter thru a tinted transparent plate/fim.

unless you get rid of the green film, it will not be white

surf2ithurts · 12-17-2006, 06:23 PM

Thanks for the info. 7head! Any advice on removing this film and exactly where is it located? THANKS!

iam7head · 12-17-2006, 06:44 PM

they are all differently mounted, for my gen, they use a plastic insert that you could remove, some switches are painted with transparent tint, etc.

you can't be sure until you crack it open.

for painted tint, use brake clearner to wipe off the color.

but becareful tho', the insert/tint helps to spread the light evenly

JDM.Brown · 12-18-2006, 01:23 AM

The bulbs are located on the back of the guage cluster near the top...you must take it out in order to change the lighting. It's a little bit of work to get all of that stuff out of there to get the cluster out.

12-17-2006, 11:55 AM	#1
surf2ithurts Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: dana point, ca, u.s. Posts: 3 iTrader Rating: (0)	changing dash bulbs on a 1994 accord ex Can someone plese tell me how to replace the dash/gage bulbs on a 94 accord ex? What is the actual bulb number? THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!

12-17-2006, 12:10 PM	#2
JDM.Brown Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 600 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: changing dash bulbs on a 1994 accord ex (surf2ithurts) Are you refering to the bluish/green bulbs that light the cluster from the back, or the regular bulbs that light the face of the guage and needles from the front? Also are all of the lights out or just one? Are you sure it's not a blown fuse? __________________ I ♥ my RHD Honda.

12-17-2006, 12:30 PM	#3
surf2ithurts Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: dana point, ca, u.s. Posts: 3 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: changing dash bulbs on a 1994 accord ex (JDM.Brown) They are currently functioning fine. What I want to do is get rid of the stock "greenish color" bulbs that illuminte the cluster i.e. tach and speedometer and replace them with white bulbs. I appreciate the response!

12-17-2006, 05:53 PM	#4
iam7head Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 17,222 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: changing dash bulbs on a 1994 accord ex (surf2ithurts) can't just replace the bulb, the one you have now is oem yellowish white, the light is filter thru a tinted transparent plate/fim. unless you get rid of the green film, it will not be white __________________ Honda s2000 Ap1 00' Silverstone(153lb-ft of torqueless wonders) Mazda Miata Mx-5 90' BMWjetblack(116hp of ball-less fury)

12-17-2006, 06:23 PM	#5
surf2ithurts Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: dana point, ca, u.s. Posts: 3 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: changing dash bulbs on a 1994 accord ex (iam7head) Thanks for the info. 7head! Any advice on removing this film and exactly where is it located? THANKS!

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iam7head Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 17,222 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: changing dash bulbs on a 1994 accord ex (surf2ithurts) they are all differently mounted, for my gen, they use a plastic insert that you could remove, some switches are painted with transparent tint, etc. you can't be sure until you crack it open. for painted tint, use brake clearner to wipe off the color. but becareful tho', the insert/tint helps to spread the light evenly __________________ Honda s2000 Ap1 00' Silverstone(153lb-ft of torqueless wonders) Mazda Miata Mx-5 90' BMWjetblack(116hp of ball-less fury)

12-18-2006, 01:23 AM	#7
JDM.Brown Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 600 iTrader Rating: (0)	The bulbs are located on the back of the guage cluster near the top...you must take it out in order to change the lighting. It's a little bit of work to get all of that stuff out of there to get the cluster out. __________________ I ♥ my RHD Honda.

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