JterrorC

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will this light also turn on my parking caution lights..(the red triangle)....i know where the button is but in the i could never find the b*tch

hANDYcaptd

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huh? if you're asking if the dash clock bulb lights up the flasher button, then no it doesn't

JterrorC

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then how do i get the hazard button to light up...

Ep3moschini

replace hazard switch

JterrorC

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hahaha.....im use to it now....but thanks ep3 ... no not really use to...im jus dealin wit it...lol

Ep3moschini

I did this DIY today, no word of a lie 10min tops to accomplish it

hANDYcaptd

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Now....why would we lie...

Ep3moschini

while I was in RadioShack, I was half debating to buy a bunch of LED's and do the whole dash today (its a rainy day here) but said screw it because I didn't know what would be involved or how many I needed, then I find thread after thread on this information. .. I hope its a cold winter lol

dssking

Can someone post the part # for BLUE LED replacement bulbs for the clock, and other dash lights? (heater knobs, etc).

Thanks

ANC297

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I'm looking for the same thing.

SilvEr_beAst_TL

You a genius Anachostic thanks for the DIY.

Craig F

I did this over the weekend. Took me 20 minutes. Thank you Acurazine!!! The dealer had told me "you can't replace the bulb - you need to replace the whole clock - you're looking at about $125". So, after driving around for 18 months without a clock light, I looked it up on here. I found the part for $2 (shipping and handling another $9) and popped it in. I didn't remove the whole bezel - I pulled it back and actually removed the clock using a little 3" long screwdriver. These DIY forums are very, very helpful.

thanks again!

totaledTL

They must not have wanted to fool with it so they told you that so you'd go elsewhere.

hANDYcaptd

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Or, they wanted to see if he was a fool willing to drop $125 to fix a clock light bulb...dealers....

Seymore Cake

Just did this in my CL-S today took 10 mins...thanks for all the pictures and info guys

vjtk

I just replaced my clock light using the factory part, so the brightness does match the climate control screen. Taking the dash out takes a bit of time, and I used a butter knife wrapped once in a towel to protect from scrapes and gashes. Run your finger in the gap to feel where the clips are and use the knife to pop the clips out.

In the process of replacing the clock light the select light went out! I went to radio shack and bought the "micro lamp" thats pictured in the beginning of this thread. Turns out the lamp is dimmer if used with the clock because the lamp is physically smaller than the stock lamp. The Shack does sell a slightly larger lamp that looks to be an exact fit for the clock. The lager lamp is very close to the same part number, and looks identical, except for it being a bit bigger. The clock lamp size cannot be interchanged with the "select/reset" lamps, as it is TOO big. You must use the "micro lamp". The stock "select/reset" lamps have small blue colored rubber sleeves that fit right over the bulb, so color matching is achieved. The only issue I ran into is that the radio shack micro lamp was a bit dimmer than the one stock bulb that was still working behind my reset button. To fix the problem I replaced the stock bulb (which was probably on its way out anyway) with the second micro lamp you get with the 2 pack from the shack. Now both "select/reset" lamps are the exact same color and brightness, and furthermore it matches the entire dash, or appears to anyway.

Thanks to this thread I did it all by myself!! Look mom!

BLADE RUNNER

Thanks for the DIY. Successfully changed the bulb today. It was more difficult than removing the front bumper. Patience in removing and fitting the dash is required. No need to remove climate control knobs.

B-Rad03

Mine has been out since I bought it 2 years ago. for the longest time I didn't even think the clock was even able to light up. lol. Until I saw someone elses lit I was like WTF. So yeah...replaced it for about $2.50. haha

fast_eddie

Great write up, i might have to attack this soon. Its very annoying.

B-Rad03

I just changed my clock light in about 30mins start to finish. with the exact bulb with part number. It lights up now! and no other bulbs were burnt out in the process. The only problem (I think) is that the bulb doesnt shine as bright as the climate control or the radio. Is this what it's supposed to do? Seeing since this is the first time I have EVER seen my clock light on since buying it. I have no idea how it's controlled, If there is a way to control it.

totaledTL

The only way to "control" it is w/ the dash light dimmer; it controls all dash lighting though.

SLushhYYY

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I did this in about 15 mins...

Sperry

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I may invest in a Bone Tool to pop the dash apart.
It’s a tough nylon tool that’s used to take apart instrument clusters and interior trim. About $6.

fsttyms1

You can get away using just your fingers. I have always been able to pull mine out easy enough.

kingstonn

mine went out too does it really take that much work to do it

03tLsNBP

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no its very easy to do. just use your fingers or a flathead screwdriver wrapped in tape or a towel to pry the panel apart.

totaledTL

Harbor Freight sells a set of nylon prying tools with different types of tips for less than $8. Very useful for things like this.

Bham2000TL

My clock doesn't dim with the rest of the lights, although the banging on the dash above the clock trick did get mine back to working after it went out. Glad that worked. I've been in the dash to replace the cabin filters and install aftermarket head unit but I really didn't want to go through that for a clock light!

FireNation23

I wanna change my interior lights as well

is this the site, or correct bulbs?

http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...sp=%2Fleds.htm

johnnyw

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20 mins and I have light...no more using the reading lights to tell time! Awesome thread...thanks all!

skilzz

The bulb in the clock is called a Neo Wedge bulb and can be bought from superbrightleds.com.

ive used these bulbs alot in 2nd gen integras and they are really bright. the bulbs are used in the buttons on bezel in the integra. i use the super white 3mm LEDs for these. notice how bright the hazard and fog switch light up?


i would highly recommend using a LEDs over the OEM filament type bulb that will most definitely burn out again. i also HIGHLY suggest using a LED only from superbrightleds.com as i tried the cheepo from ebay and had to take my whole dash apart after a week.

the only question what size neo wedge is used in the TL/CL clock. if someone could compare the size to an object or a button in the car and post the pic i could see if i have an extra 3mm laying around to compare

Maubo

Nice work on the documentation. I thumped the dash and the light is on for now, but at some point I will need to follow this procedure. Thank you for the pics.

jsirious

This write up was invaluable. I was able to change my clock light..and the bulbs for my climate controls as well. I drive happier at night now! lol

Thanks!!!

REV HRD

thanks for Anachostic & Pshanie for the details pics, this is still a very helpful DIY. I agree with Pshaine just buy the OEM parts, in addition to the dash clock light, I replaced 7 other mini light bulbs around the dash, pulling out the dash completely was very helpful.

Using online Acura part estore, you can easiler find the correct mini bulbs.
Here is the path from the Acura estore web site.
parts catalog / ELECTRICAL / EXHAUST / HEATER / FUEL / SWITCH

Total spending for all bulbs < $30.00, well worth it...

raymcgill

Just got my TL. Clock light out. I will follow the helpful tutorial here. My input to the process: While your in there, it makes sense to replace everything at once. All bulbs and cabin filter (if that is in same area). Really. They everything is bright. Same bright.

TheDawgsHouze

can you replace all of the dash lights once the dash is removed?

TheDawgsHouze

sorry. my question got answered. thanks.

DJ-R

My clock light is out as well, but the LCD itsself is failing so it only displays half of some of the numbers. Any tips for replacing the actual clock and not just the light?

parts guy

Thanks for the advice and tips on this repair. Mine has been out and it has been driving me nuts. I'll change it this weekend!

wsdivall

When driving at night, I am unable to read my outside temperature and my odometer as they don't illuminate any more. The light that tells you what gear you're in on the dash doesn't work either.

Would a similar fix of removing my dash and replacing bulbs work in this situation? The gauges all work and the numbers are right they just don't illuminate at night.