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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 02:32 PM
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Steering wheel backlight/trunk button light

How easy is changing bulbs for the backlight on the steering wheel, hazard light, and the trunk button backlight? I'm under warranty, but last time I had my car serviced they didn't get all my problems worked out. Thought I could do some things myself. I checked garage, but no avail... any diagrams/help is much appreciated.
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 02:56 PM
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the hazard lights, you will need to remove the vents, which pull out with a little force

the trunk button, is simple, you can either reach under or pull the kick panel down, it's held on by clips only

steering wheel is easy, but i'm pretty sure you need to remove the air bag
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 03:33 PM
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what bulbs do they use? Also, is there somewhere in the garage that mentions how to take out the airbag? thanks!
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Old Oct 18, 2005 | 12:41 PM
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If all those bulbs are out at the same time, I would suspect that it is not a bulb issue, but a wiring issue. Possibly a pin in one of the connectors is not touching.

You may find that this is not something you can repair.

Start with the simplest one, and see if it even has power, if no power, you have anouther issue at hand.

I do not think it is a fuse issue, since it is only a few lights, more would be out at one time.
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Old Oct 18, 2005 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by need4spd
If all those bulbs are out at the same time, I would suspect that it is not a bulb issue, but a wiring issue. Possibly a pin in one of the connectors is not touching.

You may find that this is not something you can repair.

Start with the simplest one, and see if it even has power, if no power, you have anouther issue at hand.

I do not think it is a fuse issue, since it is only a few lights, more would be out at one time.
not possible to be a wire since they all use different ones, also if it was a fuse all of his interior lights would be out

goto www.acuraparts247.com and look up the bulbs you need
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Old Oct 18, 2005 | 06:30 PM
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not possible to be a wire since they all use different ones, also if it was a fuse all of his interior lights would be out

goto www.acuraparts247.com and look up the bulbs you need
Need4speed is actually correct here. Maybe not in the sense that it is 100% a wiring issue, but the proper diagnostic process would be to remove the most accessible lights and check for power.

It may very well be bad bulbs but better to check the easy ones vs R&Ring them all just to find out they still don't work.

Either way I would be checking power and ensuring all new bulbs functioned prior to finalizing the "re-installation".....
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Old Oct 18, 2005 | 07:23 PM
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airbag is removed via 2 Torx T30 in thru either side off the steering wheel...Not sure the bulbs are serviceable separate..Perhaps you need a new switch...Check wiring first and check fuses
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Old Oct 18, 2005 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by speedracerIII
airbag is removed via 2 Torx T30 in thru either side off the steering wheel...Not sure the bulbs are serviceable separate..Perhaps you need a new switch...Check wiring first and check fuses
all of the bulbs in the switches are replaceable except for the mirror switch
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