how can I replace these bulbs??

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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 07:30 PM
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how can I replace these bulbs??

Just found out these light bulbs on the up & down button of the climate control , and the heated seat switch bulbs are gone. Anyone can show me how to replace that ??
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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You have to remove center console and radio to replace the bulb.
Heated seat indicator light is easy but AC control is not easy cause you have to remove all center console, clock, under dash trim to access.

Search the forum there is instruction somewhere and bulbs are dealer only items.
You could buying at the local dealer 3-5 dollars each.

Heated seat indicator is amber, illumination light is white, ac control also white.
Actually amber with blue rubber cap on it. it so very small.
Removing center console is not fun and care needs(If you break any molding or plastic part will be expensive.)

good luck
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ikechun
You have to remove center console and radio to replace the bulb.
Heated seat indicator light is easy but AC control is not easy cause you have to remove all center console, clock, under dash trim to access.

Search the forum there is instruction somewhere and bulbs are dealer only items.
You could buying at the local dealer 3-5 dollars each.

Heated seat indicator is amber, illumination light is white, ac control also white.
Actually amber with blue rubber cap on it. it so very small.
Removing center console is not fun and care needs(If you break any molding or plastic part will be expensive.)

good luck

Thank you for your inputs. I think I will do the heated switch bulbs first if it is easier.
Do you know what I need to remove in order to get into the heated switch bulbs??
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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Silver side trim, two screws in console under rubber mat, two screws furthermost ears rear half of the center console. Slide it back a little. the wires that are still connected run to the rear acc. socket but you have plenty of room to work. Remove the foil that covers the bulb sockets on the seat heater switches. I use a flat blade screw driver to remove the bulbs. Reverse the steps to reassemble.
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by RACINGHART03
Silver side trim, two screws in console under rubber mat, two screws furthermost ears rear half of the center console. Slide it back a little. the wires that are still connected run to the rear acc. socket but you have plenty of room to work. Remove the foil that covers the bulb sockets on the seat heater switches. I use a flat blade screw driver to remove the bulbs. Reverse the steps to reassemble.

thanks a lot!!

does those lights bulbs are only Acura dealer item ??
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by JumboSushi
thanks a lot!!

does those lights bulbs are only Acura dealer item ??
Bulb is so little and no after market bulbs are available.
I guess all japanese car use same type of bulbs.
I have toyota sequoia indicator light bulb using same type of bulb.
But, Better buying at the dealer.
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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Here is forum that show how to remove center console.

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/those-who-have-service-manual-i-need-help-3g-garage-f-052-a-557238/
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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thank you very much !!!
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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wow, i have the same lights out in my car. I'm planning to deal with this over xmas holidays...
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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I got these changed under warranty
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 07:36 AM
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In my old TSX I had both seat heater bulbs replaced under warranty at the dealer. Perhaps that's an option.
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 12:20 PM
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Conclusion is Acura use cheap bulbs !!!!!!
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