The lights on the transmission/SHIFTER are not working on my 2003 EX. Can I fix this myself? No serious accidents on this.



So I posted this a few months ago but I realized my problem may be more circuiting issue. My two 12 outlets(one near "not an ashtry" bin and one in the center console under armrest) are not working.

Last summer I had cheap plastic charger for some device that I was using in my car. It somehow got stuck in there and I only got it out few weeks ago. Tried the outlet again and it does not work now.
Just found out that there was another outlet in the center console, using that for the first time it does not work either.

So I figure the two outlets and the shifter lights must be on the same electrical circuit. Does this makes sense? If so what do I need to get done?

 

are saying the light on the dash is not working or the one in the shiffter

 

the one in the shifter. the word escaped me

 

is it automatic? if so, the light bulb for that light might have been unplugged or there is a problem with wiring.

take the console out and see what happened

if it's manual, why do you need a light?

my accord has that but it's not working right now lol i was messing with it earlier this year and one day i noticed it. even with automatic, you really shouldn't need it anyway lol

 

My mom's 98 and her now 04 both do not have a light on the shifter. Only on the dash where the PRND is at.

 

THERE IS A BULB THERE YOU NEED TO CHANGE.HERE IS THE PART NUMBER

35505-S30-003 BULB (T5) (14V 1.4W)
( No Color ) 1 2003 ACCORD 2.62 1.97 Qty:

 

It's an automatic. It is nice to have instead of having to look up at the dash to make sure.

 

So I would have to take all this apart to change the bulb? ???
Bulb only costs $1.88 plus $10 for shippng and handling.

 

go to the dealership to get the bulb, bring the part number along with it.

 

all you should have to do it take out the trim piece around the shifter and you should be able to get to the bulb socket. all you need to do is twist the socket a little bit and pull out the socket then remove the bulb. i usually use a pair of neetlle nose pliers that are angled becaus eits very tight to get into. otherwise i believe you would have to remove the center console. good luck
i would recommend order from your dealership so you dont have to pay for shipping

 

it is safer to look at the dash and look down you know? lol

i admit that i used to look down to "make sure" to see the lever is in the right position when i drove my car for the first time. it was first time driving to :p

but you really shouldn't have to check where the lever is positioned at since it's an automatic.

PRND4D321 right? not sure about 7th gen's lol sorry.

i personally don't have to look.

EDIT: i really wanna get a stick shift tho...

 

sorry I misunderstood the question, the PRNDetc is lighted however there is no indication of what gear you are in. Other than the shifter being next to each marking but there is no pointer or a brighter light at each position. The instrument panel shows you specifically what gear you are in.

 

bump. I edited original post. Wasn't sure it made sense to make a new topic.

 

Most likely just change the bulb. As far as the power outlets check fuse #32 in the driver's side underdash fuse box 15A( I think) its probably blown.

 

So a new fuse box would be the fix for the outlets? Thanks I will look into this solution. umm. I guess next question where would I get a new fuse box.

 

LOL. You most likely need a fuse not the whole fuse box.

 

oops. Hurriedly reading and replying at work. Where would I get a new fuse? Any auto mechanic can install?

 

So I could get this fuse at any auto store?

 

swing by a honda dealer pull up out back of the service shop walk in and the first tech you see hand him 5 bucks and ask him/her to change fuse #32 15Amp fuse in you underdash fuse box. You don't sound like you don't need a whole pack of fuses which would cost a few bucks at least then find fuse 32 then change it for almost lunch money any tech would change it quick like. Even though they would charge you at least 20 buck running it through the shop, 5 cash puts more money in a techs pocket.

 

As far as the shifter I dont think it is supposed to light any brighter on the console than a backlight thats what the indicator in the dash is for.

 

Yeah I think that may just be the bulb.

 

Thanks. I just got the manual from my dad. The fuse is actually number 9.

Fuse 32 controls ACC. don't even know what that stands for.
Off to advance auto parts to get that 15amp fuse. And maybe they will help me open the fuse box in the interior panel.

 

It worked it worked. The 9A fuse was blown. Went to Autoparts store bought a two pack of 15amp fuse for $3.19. The fuse box is on the left where the latch is to pop the hood. Easy to get to and less than two minutes to install.

I wish the light on the shifter was connected to a fuse also. But based on the advice above it seems I will have to get a new bulb and have someone put that in.

Thanks.