OK, My needles on the left side of the cluster are no longer illuminated. I know this topic has been discussed somewhat here but I was looking for some clarification before I tore my dash apart. Here is a diagram of the cluster:




Now, the guy at the dealer seemed to think that "bar" that is part #17 (top left of diagram) is what sits at the top of the cluster illuminating everything. There are nine bulbs that go into that assembly - which deviates somewhat from what was discussed in the thread above (mentions two for each side - total four). The dealer speculates that part #2 is what I need.

So, does anyone who has looked at the cluster know if that thing at the top (#17) with the nine bulbs (#2) is in fact what lights up the needles?

 

i just worked on my dash....and their is only 2 small bulbs...not 9...wonder how he got that info......those illuminate the gauges and needles....the bulb on the left probally went out...its not to hard to replace...dont know the exact bulb # though......its is part 17 thats holds the bulbs..and yes #2 is the bulb you need..he was right about that...just not the nine bulbs thing....

 

I guess the 98-99 is different from the 97. Mine doesnt light up at all.

 

I know what the issue is... The parts list along with the diagram shows nine of those are in use, but they're also used elsewhere in the gauge cluster.

I was able to order them at my honda dealer - honda part 35505-SA5-003... only like $3 each.

Any tips in accessing them? Just Remove the Cruise Button / Dimmer switch, and those two screws at the top of the gauge cluster visor?

 

There's at least 4 more screws in there once you get the plexi off to get the guage part out.


The only problem I had when I took mine apart was getting the dimmer switch back in place.....the wiring was just barely long enough (in mine) to get ahold of and connect the switch back up.