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Interior accent light replacement... what bulbs do I use?

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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 01:07 PM
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Default Interior accent light replacement... what bulbs do I use?

Hello everyone,

I stumbled upon this forum while looking around the internet, and I think I can get a lot here, there seem to be a lot of useful information.

I have a 2001 Accord sedan, I am the first owner. I want to replace the interior accent light (and perhaps the dash/radio lights later on) from the dull orange to blue. I read this article (http://www.theorange-media.com/Site%...centlight.html) on how to change the lights on Accords, but I'm not sure what year/model this person's car is, so I do not know if the required light bulbs will be the same for his and my car.

Has anyone replaced the interior lights on their accord? What type of light bulbs did you use?

Thanks a bunch
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by agp
Hello everyone,

I stumbled upon this forum while looking around the internet, and I think I can get a lot here, there seem to be a lot of useful information.

I have a 2001 Accord sedan, I am the first owner. I want to replace the interior accent light (and perhaps the dash/radio lights later on) from the dull orange to blue. I read this article (http://www.theorange-media.com/Site%...centlight.html) on how to change the lights on Accords, but I'm not sure what year/model this person's car is, so I do not know if the required light bulbs will be the same for his and my car.

Has anyone replaced the interior lights on their accord? What type of light bulbs did you use?

Thanks a bunch

Its not hard. First of all, that Accord shown in your link looks like anywhere from 05-08. Dont quote me on that, though. If you want to replace your accent lights, just pry off the little plastic cover and take out the bulb. Not a weekend project. Gett he bulb number or take it to your local autostore to replace it. Or you can find *WICKED COOL colors for it on ebay or around the net.

As for the dash & temp control lights, thats another deal. Theres a great site that offers all the bulbs to do it and has a write up on HOW to do it..I cant recall the site right now, but I guarantee someone will tell you soon.

Welcome to HT.

Before making yourself another statistic of the "What should I swap with" please do everyone a favor and help yourself to the Accord Frequently Asked Questions. It will answer a LOT. Maybe even your interior lighting question!

Good luck!
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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Default Re: Interior accent light replacement... what bulbs do I use?

How do I know what wattage/voltage bulbs I should replace the current ones with? How do I find out the wattage/voltage/model of the current bulbs?
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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Default Re: Interior accent light replacement... what bulbs do I use?

Originally Posted by agp
Hello everyone,

I stumbled upon this forum while looking around the internet, and I think I can get a lot here, there seem to be a lot of useful information.

I have a 2001 Accord sedan, I am the first owner. I want to replace the interior accent light (and perhaps the dash/radio lights later on) from the dull orange to blue. I read this article (http://www.theorange-media.com/Site%...centlight.html) on how to change the lights on Accords, but I'm not sure what year/model this person's car is, so I do not know if the required light bulbs will be the same for his and my car.

Has anyone replaced the interior lights on their accord? What type of light bulbs did you use?
Thanks a bunch
I've used these guys for my dash conversions on my '97
They also cover other models, including your '01

http://www.ledautomotive.com/
Excellent products / support. Give them a look
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by P_Adams
I've used these guys for my dash conversions on my '97
They also cover other models, including your '01

http://www.ledautomotive.com/
Excellent products / support. Give them a look
Wow, just what I was looking for. Thank you very much!
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by agp
Wow, just what I was looking for. Thank you very much!
Any time. Glad I could help

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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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Default Re: Interior accent light replacement... what bulbs do I use?

Thats the site!!

Damn, I wish I coulda got credit for that one!
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 04:12 AM
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Originally Posted by tpot90
Thats the site!!

Damn, I wish I coulda got credit for that one!
:p
You contributed just as much so I'll give you credit as well. I'm in here just trying to help

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