DIY 1998 2002 Honda Accord Clock light bulb replacement

This is how to remove the clock light assembly on a 1998 - 2002 Honda Accord.
The LED bulb size you need is a T3 led.
Behind the clock. the circuit board where the bulb connects to
The top is Positive and the bottom is negative.
If your just changing them to regular stock bulb the part number is:
35505-S84-B02
If you want the light to be brighter..
Leave me a comment below for pictures on how to add foil tape inside the clock housing to brighten up the lighting.

[@atatkfighter]

Just replaced mine and I'm so happy I can see the time at night now. Thanks for uploading this video!

[@rozlin313]

Wow, I've been driving for a couple of years without my light. I'm definitely going to replace it. I was told the who dash had to be removed. Ugh!! Thank you! Looks easy peezy

[@beauphile]

Gr8, Jephu. Thanks particularly for being thorough in showing how to check the bulb works properly by turning on the ignition--that made a unique difference with me in replacing my bulb. It is not the case that turning on the headlights alone will show if the repair worked.

[@bk91297]

Super easy to change. Took less time to finish than it took to watch the video. Thanks!! The repair shop quoted $50 to replace it. Total cost for me was less than $5.

[@johnorlitta]

Thank you for your video, you saved me about $60.00 in labor! To get a replacement bulb, I went to my local Honda dealership. They had the bulb, and it was only $2.19. On my 1998 Accord, there is a small spring between the male prongs on the hazard switch component and the female wire harness connector. If this spring is not in place before reconnecting the wire harness to the hazard switch, the switch will not click on and off. I found this out the hard way, as the spring popped out when I disconnected the harness, and flew into the hole in the dash where the clock goes. Being that the spring was now gone, I had to make do with a spring from a pen.

[@paigeduquette-22]

Thank you! Replaced my bulb in under 2 minutes!

[@mvitti21]

It was a quick fix. Thanks for the video!

[@vickieflohrs5598]

tkx that was so easy and the video was very clear on what to do tkx again nice that we can do this instead of pay out big money to have someone else do it for you :) i am happy girl

[@MacTV303]

I was just driving and was like I am pretty sure the clock lights up. Thanks for the video

[@arisdavidson2389]

Thank you for posting this video, I got my clock fix! yay!

[@DIYCarModz]

+Aris Davidson Congrats.

[@mommypackjohnson]

Thank you so much! It only took me like two minutes to replace!

[@alvarogomez8719]

You have of part number? Ineed please

[@ongeevu347]

Thanks for the useful video!

[@kingachiever]

Thanks, ordered a pack on eBay. At first I thought it was a fuse issue. It's back to normal now .

[@0613junior]

Thanks bro. fixing to change mine.

[@unlimitedwealth1]

Great video

[@ardeezfunctionformtype1919]

Ty very helpful

[@ejud2001]

Thank you very much. :) (Mechanics told me two years ago it couldn't be done... :) )

[@beaterstang0898]

It’s hilarious what mechanics say “can’t be done” Some asshat stole my cat off my ‘98 Accord so I had straight pipe put in place of the cat and ordered a o2 sensor simulator off eBay to turn off the CEL. Exhaust shop said that wouldn’t fix my CEL light, and in fact it damn sure did!

[@losangeles2183]

thanks bro!

[@rene69851]

Thank you my Honda accord 2001 ligh bulb is busted, I could not see the clock at night.

[@BOZART69]

Very informative and easy to understand. Can you show me how to fix the light on the shifter (P,R,Dr1, etc)?

[@adrianpalomino6450]

Great video! You're the man! You made it look easy and I was able to fix really quick. Now all my lights work in my 2000 Honda Accord SE except just one. The D4 light on the odometer dash. Do you know how I can get that replace?

[@0613junior]

thanks bro

[@BoneChillingPictures]

Like an saving playlist for later

[@platero1993]

Wtf I didn't know it was suppose to have one I just assume it was made with out the light 🤔

[@Pillsburydopeboy]

Honestly though the same thing.

[@mercury2632]

Yeah ditto

[@chudyboyz]

please show how to add the foil please? also, can this be done in the lcd gauge of the instrumentation cluster? thank you

[@JayKay0205]

could all my bulbs be blown? none of them is coming on from the clock light, hazard light and the clement control lights... could this be a fuse instead of the bulbs

[@nataliecifuentes1570]

where could i get a t3 led? autozone, oreillys...?

[@maxvelasco6730]

how can i makenit brighter using aluminnum foil

[@ComputerWiz93]

If I wanted to put a T3 LED instead of the standard bulb is any soldering required or no? Is it just a plug in and play?

[@_Zale_]

ComputerWiz93 It’s just plug and play

[@ChicagoTypewriter52]

So what's the difference between LED and stock lights

[@fernandez4773]

😚😚😚😚 thank you

[@jenntek.101]

wow. all these years... I had a 12v wheat bulb in my stash (model rail road light). I just pulled the old bulb out of the base, and put the new bulb in, and wrapped it around like the OEM. Boom. Clock light. LoL. Thanks. Now for the mileage light... (Do I really need to know how many miles an Accord has in the year 2022? ... Over 344,000

[@angelronson792]

Clock light and hazard light won't turn on would that be a fuse?

[@DIYCarModz]

Angel Ronson not sure. try and post that question on www.6thgenaccord.com

[@AC-kp3fs]

what is the part number for the bulb you purchase from the Honda dealership? The Honda part number?

[@DIYCarModz]

35505-s84-n01

[@alexr.2676]

I tried looking at the website you cited earlier, but I was still unsuccessful in finding the bulb...anywhere else I should look?

[@DIYCarModz]

www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/instrument-cluster-gauge/neox-led-bulb-high-power-instrument-panel-led/221/

[@alexr.2676]

+DIY: Car Modz thank you SO MUCH

[@038will5]

Alex R. Go on The (Wish) app got all my lights for the whole interior for under $20

[@bryanr.3241]

Just curious , but , is it really necessary to disconnect the two sets of wires ? Couldn't I just remove old light bulb from sitting in passenger seat ? Thank you

[@DIYCarModz]

You risk the chance of blowing a fuse. What is the reason for not wanting to remove the 2 plug that takes seconds to take apart?

[@bryanr.3241]

+DIY: Car Modz I was just curious , but I will definitely disconnect them then. At first I didn't think power was running to it , but I guess if clock is powered up , current is running through lines.

[@bryanr.3241]

+DIY: Car Modz By the way....I have no light through fan level knob. Do you think the same light bulb is used for the knob ? I have 2 light bulbs and 2 knobs on order since knobs are broke too.

[@DIYCarModz]

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[@shadowjoshbob]

How do you replace the green indicator lights above the climate control buttons

[@DIYCarModz]

Not all of them can be change out. Some are more difficult than others. You have to take it apart and look and see. If they are plain twist type bulb then.. yes.. it is very simple.. it should be bulb #74.

[@ianfischer103]

There are 2 sets of bulbs in my 02 accord ex climate control. If you are lucky you can take the module out and replace the lightbulbs from the back or you may have a deeper problem where you may have to de solder LEDs off the integrated circuit board and replace them. It may be easier to replace the whole ac control unit if you can’t or won’t solder. Alternatively, you could find a cellphone repair shop in your area that specializes in repairing circuits and ask them to fix it.

[@Rellsrides]

Mine comes on if I do a burnout and goes out immediately after lol def gonna replace it

[@bond3161]

so...... how do you make it brighter?

[@DIYCarModz]

You need to disassemble the light assembly and add some foil to reflect the light. You can also solder in extra wires to the circuit board and route the wire to the opposite side to add additional led light. www.6thgenaccord.com/forums/showpost.php?p=701589&postcount=17

[@hungry155]

where can I get the ligh bulb...can't find in my city!!!

[@DIYCarModz]

online at superbrightleds the clock is a t3 neo wedge bulb 3mm.

[@hungry155]

Jephu thanks for reply, but, is it www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/subminiature-bulbs/neox-led-bulb-high-power-instrument-panel-led/221/ this one??

[@DIYCarModz]

hungry155 Yes.. the 3mm one.

[@haunted_.]

Amazon

[@DIYCarModz]

You can purchase them from Superbrightleds. www.superbrightleds.com/cat/specialty-automotive-bulbs/filter/Base,NEO3,1,5029:

[@bernardwynn2691]

How do I use tin foil to make the light brighter ?

[@DIYCarModz]

www.v6performance.net/forums/6th-generation-honda-accord-1998-2002/199948-%5Bdiy%5D-led-center-console-v1-0-a.html

[@DIYCarModz]

www.6thgenaccord.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39342&highlight=climate+control+film+remove

[@dereknguyen6818]

I changed it to a LED bulb but it still won't light up. I flipped the bulb both ways for the polarity. still doesn't work... what's wrong?

[@DIYCarModz]

+Derek Nguyen You need a multi meter to check continuity and see if the clock housing is getting power. It only turns on when you have the car on.

[@dereknguyen6818]

+DIY: Car Modz I tried both sides with the car on still didn't work. I don't think it's getting power. how do I fix it?

[@DIYCarModz]

+Derek Nguyen You "think" .. how do you know.. you need to test the connection. Its not working because it's either not getting power or your clock assembly is broken.

[@danielmclaughlin6560]

It's probably a blown fuse. Check Fuse 9 on the driver's side Pin 2 is White with a Yellow line this 12V all the time

[@bokdcutie]

What is the foil method you are talking about ?

[@Steve52344]

Changing dashboard bulbs to LED (2002 Accord) has been a bitch. The T3,T5 and T4.2 LEDs either don't screw in tight or don't fully light up or don't light at all. I'm about to give up with this shit.

[@alvarogomez8719]

I need of part number please

[@DIYCarModz]

read the description. I listed there.

[@thurm101]

Go to radio shack grab part#272-1092

[@sarahwindisch8044]

Why doesn't anyone ever show the actual bulb being replaced....???

[@DIYCarModz]

Sarah Windisch If your replacing the clock bulb with a regular stock bulb then the easiest would be to purchase it directly from the dealership. They sell the bulb and the socket assembled together so all your doing is removing the old bulb with the socket and replacing it with the new one. Exact same procedure as shown on the video.. only difference is your not replacing with led equivalent part.

[@mudphud2b]

Thanks for sharing this. It'd be nice if you could redo the video, though. On nearly every critical step, you put your hand in front of the camera so the viewer couldn't see what you were doing at all. And you raced through the steps. If you're going to take the time to demonstrate something on video, make sure you do it in a way that people can actually see what you're doing. It was nice to have the verbal instructions at least, though. Thanks.

[@mudphud2b]

Plus, just take your latex gloves off. You really don't need them. I've done hundreds of repairs on my Honda Accord, including major ones (replacing clutch, pumps, etc.). You might need gloves for things that involve motor oil or major grease. Interior repairs, however? Usually not. I'd pull out gloves to remove the front seats or seatbelts in my car, or to repair the emergency brake. That's about it. You'll not get your hands dirty inside the car doing much of anything else.

[@Gustavothedon217]

No one shows what it looks like at night

[@therealjackieheezy]

why you stop the vid right before we see if it even works wtf

[@HaNg_ALL_ThE_tRaItOrS_hiGh]

You got a link for this bulb? Same ones for HVAC???