Gauge lighting question
#1
Safety Car
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Gauge lighting question
Hello,
Is the instrument cluster on the Type S lit up uniformly at night?
I bought my car used and I've noticed the gauges are not all the same brightness. The tach is kind of dim on the redline side, and the fuel and temperature gauges are also dim (but nothing is completely dark).
I know some of my console bulbs are out (trip meter reset button and clock). I would like to change them all out at the same time, but I've looked at exploded diagrams and I can't tell where the gauge light bulbs are or what size they are.
Is the instrument cluster on the Type S lit up uniformly at night?
I bought my car used and I've noticed the gauges are not all the same brightness. The tach is kind of dim on the redline side, and the fuel and temperature gauges are also dim (but nothing is completely dark).
I know some of my console bulbs are out (trip meter reset button and clock). I would like to change them all out at the same time, but I've looked at exploded diagrams and I can't tell where the gauge light bulbs are or what size they are.
#2
Giant Blue Car
There are five 12V 3W bulbs in the instrument panel; my guess is that a one or two are out on that one side... You'll have to remove the instrument panel to get to them. Hopefully there's a number printed on the bulbs so you can cross-reference that number with a replacement. If there is no number, you're gonna have to measure the bulb's and the base's dimensions to figure out what to get.... I found this website that should help you:
http://www.autolumination.com/visual_bulb_finder.html
For the clock, it's a 0.95W bulb, but check No. 9 (7.5A) fuse under the driver's side of the dash first... I have no clue about the Trip A/B, but if you pull that out (while you're checking your instrument panel), I'm sure there's gonna be some small twist-locks on the back of the switch....
I hope this helps!!!!
http://www.autolumination.com/visual_bulb_finder.html
For the clock, it's a 0.95W bulb, but check No. 9 (7.5A) fuse under the driver's side of the dash first... I have no clue about the Trip A/B, but if you pull that out (while you're checking your instrument panel), I'm sure there's gonna be some small twist-locks on the back of the switch....
I hope this helps!!!!
#3
Instructor
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Do the dark spots get more noticeable when you turn the rheostat all the way to the right?
My clock illumination is gone. I feel like there's a void there when I drive at night
. Do I need one of these .95 w bulbs? Does that mean I gotta remove the entire dash?
Yes, mine is lit up uniformly at night and all the illumination changes accordingly by adjusting the rheostat (with the exception of the clock).
My clock illumination is gone. I feel like there's a void there when I drive at night
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Yes, mine is lit up uniformly at night and all the illumination changes accordingly by adjusting the rheostat (with the exception of the clock).
#4
Giant Blue Car
Do the dark spots get more noticeable when you turn the rheostat all the way to the right?
My clock illumination is gone. I feel like there's a void there when I drive at night
. Do I need one of these .95 w bulbs? Does that mean I gotta remove the entire dash?
Yes, mine is lit up uniformly at night and all the illumination changes accordingly by adjusting the rheostat (with the exception of the clock).
My clock illumination is gone. I feel like there's a void there when I drive at night
![Why Me](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/whyme.gif)
Yes, mine is lit up uniformly at night and all the illumination changes accordingly by adjusting the rheostat (with the exception of the clock).
#6
Racer
iTrader: (1)
Probably have a weak/bad bulb or 2. My clock light and criuse master indicator were out. I took the dash beazel out (per instuctins on a forum on here somewhere), and decided once i got into it to replace all the bulbs in dash controls as well as guage cluster. Probably a good idea, as several of the cluster bulbs were starting to blacken. I bought all 41 bulbs at acura to the tune of $150 (with body shop discount). OUCH! But I should not have to go into the dash again anytime soon. (Hpoefully)
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#8
Safety Car
Thread Starter
Probably have a weak/bad bulb or 2. My clock light and criuse master indicator were out. I took the dash beazel out (per instuctins on a forum on here somewhere), and decided once i got into it to replace all the bulbs in dash controls as well as guage cluster. Probably a good idea, as several of the cluster bulbs were starting to blacken. I bought all 41 bulbs at acura to the tune of $150 (with body shop discount). OUCH! But I should not have to go into the dash again anytime soon. (Hpoefully)
I would like to order them and replace them all at once when the dash it out, but I haven't been able to find part #s anywhere on AcuraOEMPart's exploded diagrams.
#9
I had the fuel & oil temp lights go out on me last year.. I used the tried-and-true slap the dash method and they haven't given me trouble since.
#12
J-series addict
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Well, factory cluster illumination uses two different wattages. Theres the 1.5W and the 3W mini bulbs. The LEDs I use are from either Radio Shack and Fry's Electronics (BIG electronics store here in Dallas) and depending on what the actual indicator colors are I choose the LED specifically in that color. For instance, a blue LED for the high beam indicator. Or a green LED for turn signal indicators. This gives really intense and colorful displays...looks great! Anywho, I use 20mah LEDs and solder them into place because that ensures long life and no connectivity loss. It's actually quite simple with a soldering gun (precision tipped) and small low heat solder. Just remember, the short wire of the LED is the ground. They will not operate in reverse polarity. Almost all the bulbs share a common power but there are a few that you must use a volt/ohm meter in order to determine which side is power or ground. It's well worth the time invested. Hit me up if you need an help or wiring diagrams and I'll help in any way I can. If need be, I can even reference wiring diagrams with powers and grounds and email them to you...that would simplify things.
#17
J-series addict
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There's a company called "V-LEDS" that have some very high quality LED bulbs and I'd recommend looking there for OEM fit style bulbs. Steer clear from the cheap, no name LEDs as they will flicker and not last very long at all...trust me.
#18
Safety Car
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I'm not doing the LED conversion although it sounds neat.
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