Blown dash light

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16-05-2005, 10:26 PM
dark138

Blown dash light

I bought a 2nd hand DC5R, the red dash light (where the air-con switch is) is blown. So far i've tried various methods of trying to remove that bulb behind the air-con switch, but i've been having no luck wat so ever.

took out the head unit, glove compartment to take that climate control bulk off, but it doesn't seem to budge. I reached it behind the climate control to find that its one big block and the blub won't just come off. Anyone have any ideas?
16-05-2005, 10:32 PM
tegstar83

call a honda dealer and ask them :thumbsup:
17-05-2005, 07:07 AM
franki

Quote:

Originally Posted by dark138

I bought a 2nd hand DC5R, the red dash light (where the air-con switch is) is blown. So far i've tried various methods of trying to remove that bulb behind the air-con switch, but i've been having no luck wat so ever.

took out the head unit, glove compartment to take that climate control bulk off, but it doesn't seem to budge. I reached it behind the climate control to find that its one big block and the blub won't just come off. Anyone have any ideas?

how did you get the head unit out, i found it impossible, how does it come out :honda:
17-05-2005, 10:27 AM
dark138

there are two screws on each of the side
you will have to take out the glove compartment, the plastic covering the steering column, the bit where the cigarette lighter is and really (REEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAACCCCCCCCCCCHHHHHHHHHHHH)

i couldn't even fit a screw driver in... so kinda just keep shoving the CD palyer abuot and use my fingers to unscrew it
17-05-2005, 11:14 AM
gambate

i have a blown cluster bulb, it is $20 each from honda, cant find it anywhere else. hope yours is different bulb.
17-05-2005, 10:53 PM
THE_MASS

i know this my sound stupid, but have you checked the fuse box? if everything is working fine, then disregard this post :)
18-05-2005, 12:32 AM
dark138

well... the other bulb is working... so i assume the fuse isn't blown...

i called honda they said they will fix it along with their service... um... and i ask them for a front plate mount, they said it will cost me $130 all up and installed.. just for drilling two holes and 2 piece of plastic...

(looks at wallet)
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18-05-2005, 04:05 PM
franki

Quote:

Originally Posted by dark138

I bought a 2nd hand DC5R, the red dash light (where the air-con switch is) is blown. So far i've tried various methods of trying to remove that bulb behind the air-con switch, but i've been having no luck wat so ever.

took out the head unit, glove compartment to take that climate control bulk off, but it doesn't seem to budge. I reached it behind the climate control to find that its one big block and the blub won't just come off. Anyone have any ideas?

does the head unit have rca inputs in it for an amp? :honda:
20-05-2005, 03:42 PM
vti-r teg

Quote:

Originally Posted by franki

does the head unit have rca inputs in it for an amp? :honda:

You mean outputs?
Most stock units do not have rca's. If an amp is an option for that car/head unit it will usually be wired into the loom at the back of the unit. I could be wrong though. :)