HD 1998-2002 Honda Accord Odometer Backlight Fix (Instrument Cluster Display Removal) 6th generation

Tutorial on how to change the odometer backlight on a 6th generation Honda Accord (1998 1999 2000 2001 2002). I replaced my bulb for a total cost of $5 which I found at a local auto parts store. In order to access the old bulb you'll need a screwdriver to remove some screws and pull out the instrument cluster display. The hardest part is blindly looking for the bulb with your hand. The vehicle shown in the video is a 2002 Honda Accord and the whole process should take less than 5 minutes.
Check out my updated video on how to change out any light within your instrument cluster display • 1998-2002 Honda Accord...
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[@RenePicazo]

Check out the NEW & updated video on how to replace any lights within the instrument cluster display kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5KZc4WhZZ2Za9U

[@MikeJones-in3uk]

My mom has a 2002 Honda Civic Dx and one of the bulb for gear {D} went out so I replaced it. After I replaced one of the dash boad light for {D} , I put everything back together and after I plugged the yellow clip and blue clip back in the unit , the thermostate(temperature) gauge needle goes way far below letter C when I clearly put the needle ON letter C not below C - I just don't get it. Please help me out .

[@RobertFry-l4y]

Great video ! Clear and concise. Everything I needed to know. Nothing I didn’t need to know. I have been working on cars for over 40 years. I most always like to watch a video first just to make sure I don’t miss anything. And I have to say your video is one of the better ones. Thank you. 😎

[@kurroth]

I bought the wrong size bulbs! There is a large size 2721 but the ones we need are 2721 miniature. Thank you for the demonstration!

[@phillipbuchanan4577]

You were right! I put on dish washing gloves for more friction and after nudging it a LOT it finally came out! Thanks!

[@chomonguspr8460]

I just changed mine using you video as a guide! Thanks.

[@RenePicazo]

Glad the video helped!

[@teekay_1]

To remove the plastic black bezel, the video references the two clips towards the back. In fact, they're in the front and if you don't pull them straight out, they'll snap off, especially as these cars are now 20 years old. Use a plastic pry bar in the front to pop the front corners out, don't just tug.

[@tovemuri]

Thanks a lot for your video. It helped me fix a simple issue with the speedometer.

[@Steve52344]

Wow. Much easier than I expected. Excellent video.

[@RenePicazo]

Thank you glad I could help!

[@eyesonwashington1]

One thing that's good to remember to extend the life of any bulb, wear gloves, because the oils on your fingers can shorten the life of your bulbs.

[@ericanulph1980]

Need to get the bulb and fix the odometer lighting. Part of it was also out on the high RPM levels and the low speedometer level. I'll all of a sudden it works. So hopefully I'm going to try this and have my friend do it and I'll get back to you and let you know if that was the problem

[@1575murray]

This was a good video but I found that it was easier to disconnect the wiring harness plugs and pull the cluster completely out so I could change the bulb. Otherwise you could risk dropping the bulb and socket and breaking the bulb or losing it. I bought the 2721 bulbs at Advance Auto Parts they were 2 for $5.99. Honda list price for 1 is almost $10! That bulb gets its power from the ignition switch so it is on whenever the key is in run position. My Accord is a 2002 model built 8/01 so that bulb was over 19 years old! That 2721 bulb also works on the gearshift indicator on the floor console. On the old cars with generators dash lights didn't last very long and you had to be a contortionist to reach your hand under the dashboard to replace them.

[@MagicHandDrawingandElse]

Thank you so much for this video, it help me for what exactly as was needing. Thank Rene. Peace

[@kevinbley2659]

Wow. That was brilliant. So much easier than I thought it was going to be. Thanks for your video

[@ratkins0687]

This video helped a lot. Thanks!

[@marklopez4005]

Thank you for this video!!! Saved me some major $$$$$

[@sam6stringestrada31]

Honda what can I say they out last most American cars and that is a fact !!!!

[@Thirdgen83]

This video is AWESOME. Thank you! And who are the 7 a-holes who gave it a "thumbs down"??

[@RetroPiero]

Bulb for the clock led above the ac is Dorman Bulb # 639-003 Honda Accords 1998-2002

[@micahobaca]

How about the clock in the center above the stereo?

[@GAYGEE1]

THANKS!

[@RenePicazo]

Updated video coming out this week. Will be reviewing all the different lights within the instrument cluster display and how to replace them. Once the video is published I'll link it in the video description!

[@619sdbdub]

thank you for your time and a great instructional video!

[@jacksonbarnett5372]

Nice! Thanks!

[@RenePicazo]

No problem!

[@JoseGarcia-vu3td]

Thanks bro...

[@RenePicazo]

Glad I could help!

[@JAMAICANTECHDUDE]

This is the easiest cluster to remove

[@kristitrunnell7785]

Excellent video. Thanks very much for taking the time. I replaced my bulb using your video and it was super easy.

[@RenePicazo]

Glad I was able to help!

[@KinitoCheetos]

I pulled my whole engine mount thinking the odometer can be accessed out in the engine bay by the fire wall, then after pulling engine out I finally looked up on KZbin instead..

[@Chosen0ne]

My speedometer bulb went out last night too. Glad to find your easy n simple tutorial!!! Thumbs up x1000!!!

[@RenePicazo]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@harysetya8634]

Nice sharing...👍thx dude

[@RenePicazo]

Thank you!

[@YouzTube99]

@Rene Picazo: Thanks for a clear, concise vid. Really appreciate you mentioning clicks and sounds so I won't worry that I'm breaking something. And I like that you removed the screws in advance so we didn't have to watch you do the simple stuff.

[@RenePicazo]

Thank you for the feedback! Please consider subscribing to my channel, I’m in the process of creating a follow up video to this to show how to replace other lightbulbs within the display.

[@MikeJones-in3uk]

My mom has a 2002 Honda Civic Dx and one of the bulb for gear {D} went out so I replaced it. After I replaced one of the dash boad light for {D} , I put everything back together and after I plugged the yellow clip and blue clip back in the unit , the thermostate(temperature) gauge needle goes way far below letter C when I clearly put the needle ON letter C not below C - I just don't get it. Please help me out .

[@RenePicazo]

You can use LED or the old school bulbs as long as they are 2721. Unfortunately I couldn't find any at my local auto parts store when I created this video

[@angelxlxyvtxxlyys8672]

Good lookin. Bro shit works

[@RenePicazo]

Fortunately I haven't had to replace my clock light yet. When it goes out I'll make sure to post a video. Planning on making my next video about changing the cabin and engine air filters.

[@RM2C3]

my 2000 accord has the same problem, but there are some other lights off on the dashboard,, thanks for the video dude very helpful

[@louis1234_]

dude, sweet video man. easy as pie, thanks for helpin me out

[@UtubeAdviser]

Hello. Great video! I just went to advance auto parts and purchased the bulbs 2721 for 5 dollars. I did it in the parking lot mysel watching your video. Damn I had this problem for a long time and never took care of it. I saved alot of money on labor. Thanks a lot for this video. Question, my clock doesn't work. Any idea how to fix this on my 98 honda accord?

[@jabarikidd801]

How do you replace the bulbs behind the gauges mine are out are the same part mentioned in this tutorial

[@eddybetancourt2134]

Mine its working as well, but the low fuel light not, how to fix it? Anyone have any idea? And i agree with everyone GREAT TUTORIAL! #lovemy2001hondaaccord

[@ghettoblaster36]

Had the exact same problem. The odometer bulb was out. Figured might as well get an led. The old bulb on the toshiba base HARD AF to take out for some reason. I'm almost broke it. I put the new led on and it's white but the blue film behind the cluster makes it look blue. Thanks for this.

[@RenePicazo]

No problem!

[@lyfelombardo]

Excellent tutorial. You did a great job. Thank you for helping me replace the odometer back light.

[@RenePicazo]

Thank you for the feedback! Hope to continue making more useful videos soon

[@elizabeththakkar7824]

Thank you. Your tutorial was a great help! Your kindness in showing how to do it means a lot to us . Thank you.

[@RenePicazo]

Glad the video was helpful! I hope to make and upload more tutorials soon to help others

[@alecstacy3362]

Watches this because I want to change my cluster lights to blue or purple

[@typhoon320i]

is this a V6 because the back of your gauge cluster looks different than mine?

[@RenePicazo]

typhoon320i it’s a 4 cylinder

[@reedrivera1328]

Thanks for video so is there only one light bulb in there? Everything is pitch black!

[@RenePicazo]

Reed Rivera I believe there are several bulbs, if you're replacing the odometer bulb as shown in the video the bulb will be found in the bottom middle area.

[@granthoyer7136]

Great video. Very helpful and straightforward. Thank you

[@RenePicazo]

Grant Hoyer thank you for watching and for the feedback!

[@henrystone1458]

How to get those in icy blue

[@xxgg]

Thank you, gotta do this for my 2005 Civic. Also, parts of gage lights are dead too.

[@repeatman]

Thanks. Gotta replace my "Check Engine" bulb on my 2000.

[@danielteichroeb7200]

Why didn't you just disconnect the wiring harness from the cluster and remove it from the vehicle to show a better video of where the bulb actually goes, would have taken only a minute longer.

[@RenePicazo]

Check out the NEW & updated video on how to replace any lights within the instrument cluster display. Instrument cluster is removed to show the back of it kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5KZc4WhZZ2Za9U

[@mattmoore1774]

Great video , Thanks

[@kirbyyasha]

Looks easy enough to remove. Thanks! Almost all the bulbs in an Accord I am fixing for a family member is burnt out. Barely see the speedometer. Poor thing is old and tons of miles, but still going strong! This should make it feel younger again :)

[@RenePicazo]

kirbyyasha You're welcome! I believe there are about 3 different sized bulbs depending on which one is out. I recently had to replace my D4 light, hope to upload a video on that soon

[@calvinrelucio]

What are the bulbs for the tachometer, speedo, fuel gauge and the temp gage? Bulb codes or bulb name perhaps. Thanks

[@dalenguyen8607]

Can you show how to replace D4 light dashboard for 2000 Honda Accord?

[@dalenguyen8607]

I can't find the d4 light on dashboard for replacing of Honda Accord 2000 LX, pls help

[@thecheng28]

for some reasons much D4 light won't turn on but the rest is fine. how can I fix that? also, the thingy that shown the gas on how much you have doesn't light on too. how do I replace that?

[@stefanmohler6256]

Mine just went out! 165,000 miles

[@jasonjackson5976]

Awesome DIY video! I just saved $80!

[@HomiluisTM]

wat about if all the lights dont turn from my odmeter back light wat do i have to replace?

[@louiesierra1879]

my tail lights and cluster lights didn't work replaced fused tail lights work but cluster not can that be bad bulbs

[@chronogos]

I don't get why Honda doesn't go with an analog odometer like they used to, considering every other thing is analog.

[@videomach1]

Thank you for posting...

[@topgrain]

I wish it was that easy to take the instrument cluster out of my older (1992) Honda Accord.

[@arnldgarper5251]

Great video

[@MunkieFeet]

Great video! Same method for the speedometer and rpm lights? If so what size bulb would they be?

[@TruthAndMoreTruth]

Awesome! I just noticed a burnt out dash light in my Honda accord and was afraid I'd have to remove the entire steering wheel. Tanks for the video!

[@RenePicazo]

No problem! Glad the video was helpful!

[@luisvelez4220]

Thank you. In was able to do it with your video.

[@RenePicazo]

luis Velez No problem!

[@kangokidkidd4037]

What about the lights on the dashboard for the parking drive neutral lights

[@phillipbuchanan4577]

Great video man! I have one issue. The 2127 is not budging from the Toshiba V-2. Any suggestions?

[@sam6stringestrada31]

Should you wear gloves you know oils and dirt on the hands or would it be fine because it's a low voltage item

[@RenePicazo]

You can as it will help eliminate transferring any oil or dirt from your hands onto the bulb but it is not required. If you purchase part #35505-SA5-003 you won't have to touch the bulb at all since it has a plastic base.

[@sam6stringestrada31]

@@RenePicazo I'm going to buy the red bulbs I think they will look sick in my accord

[@willygarcia5392]

can you do a video on how to change the illumination light please

[@thowguandong3076]

I have a 1999 Honda Accord lx when I bought the car it had a aftermarket DVD player in it. recently I took the DVD player out and put in factory radio. I noticed my odometer light works but my dash light and tail lights don't work. I checked all the fuses inside the car and they're good. any help?

[@RenePicazo]

Not entirely sure. I would try replacing one of the bulbs, if that doesn't work you may have to take it into the shop so someone can take a look at your electrical wires.

[@blameitallonezra]

Avoid touching the bulb directly with your fingers...the oils on your hand will degrade the glass, and you will be doing this again sooner then later; use a tissue paper when putting the bulb in the v2, or any other time you need to touch the glass. Thanks; nice video.

[@JMan9191991]

That rule only applies to halogen because they use quartz glass instead of regular glass. Those were mainly used for headlights until everybody started going to LED, while the light he's using is just your standard incandescent bulb.

[@1cubano1977]

Yoooooooooooooooooo... Thanks for the video. Gotta do this to my '98 Accord.

[@RenePicazo]

No problem!

[@jorgeperez3122]

Hi want to sell me one of this cars what do you think should I buy it ?

[@RenePicazo]

Jorge Perez I had a great run with my 2002 Honda Accord. I would take a used vehicle though to a mechanic to have it inspected before purchasing it.

[@vtecx626]

Anyone know why my dashboard lights don't work when I turn on my head lights but when the head lights are off the dashboard lights works?

[@Milosz_Ostrow]

+vtecx626 - What you're describing sounds like a broken ground connection, probably the ground for the instrument panel. As long as the headlights are off, they're providing a "sneak" path to ground; although it isn't a good ground, the relatively low resistance of the headlight filaments is good enough for the panel lights to work. However, when the headlights are turned on, the voltage on their filaments rises to 12-13.5 volts and the "ground" voltage at the instrument panel is no longer at zero volts, so the lights go out.

[@arjonzify]

Thank you! Great video!

[@RenePicazo]

Glad I could help!

[@jimg2885]

Wish you would show pulling the trim out the first time as I have not been able to pull the trim ring. I have tried a little pry bar also. Could not get it to click out.. Would like to see houd hard it was to pull out. Easy to show when already out..

[@RenePicazo]

Hi Jim, I'll upload another video to show how I pulled it out

[@arnldgarper5251]

Me gusto su video porque yo tengo ESE problems espero arreglarlo pronto

[@stevebaumgardner5809]

Thanks man!

[@RenePicazo]

You're welcome! Please consider subscribing to support this channel. Thank you for watching!

[@brianmeyer2756]

Thanks buddy!

[@RenePicazo]

No problem!

[@jsavinob01]

What is the size of the each bulb?

[@RenePicazo]

For the type of bulb needed for each light check out my updated video kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5KZc4WhZZ2Za9U

[@purplesparklespurplesparkl9500]

how do u fix heater ac?? on 99 honda

[@Good1vibes]

Thanks for video!

[@YoStu242]

I have 2002 Civic but I didn't see any screws around my instrument cluster. Apparently I just need to pry the plastic off to get to the cluster screws but I haven't bothered to try yet lol

[@bengray89]

+YouStubid Hey, I can't see any screws either and I'm nervous about damaging the plastic cover. Were you successful with prying it off?

[@Milosz_Ostrow]

+YouStubid - On the 1998-2002 Accord the two screws are recessed and hard to see. Get a bright fluorescent or LED work light in there to make it easier to see what you're doing.

[@ernesthin1975]

Awesome video I'll get busy replacing mine. Thanks

[@RenePicazo]

Ernst Hin Glad to help!

[@muhammadakramimohamed3639]

Why is it my car sm4 model, shows 'brake lamp' on meter.? Can you help me?

[@RenePicazo]

If the BRAKE light on the dash is on it usually means the parking brake is engaged, brake fluid is low, or something else is wrong with your brake system. Check out page 55,57, and 329 in the following link for more details, justgivemethedamnmanual.com/honda/2002-honda-accord-sedan-owners-manual/

[@Susyyyq]

So I tried this and it was supper simple but once I put everything back in my speedometer was not working what can it be and my dashboard light did not turn on either

[@RenePicazo]

Susana Gavilan the cluster display has 3 green connectors attached to it (1:57), maybe one of them became loose? I recently had to replace my D4 light and unplugged all 3 green connectors to completely remove the cluster display. When plugging them back in there was an audible clicking sound.

[@Susyyyq]

hey, thank you ! yes I think one of them was loose my dashboard like still doesn't turn on

[@connorthorp6807]

Why is every video I see of this 6 gen Accord has less than 250,000 miles on it. Mine has almost reached 300,000

[@RenePicazo]

Thanks for the feedback, glad I could help!

[@BourbonButcher]

Ok but the black part you said two clicks?? How hard do I have to pull to get it out?

[@RenePicazo]

GNARXiSiST not hard at all. After removing the two top screws you can use both hands and pull it out towards you.

[@BourbonButcher]

Rene Picazo my bad lol, I got it eventually but I was pulling straight up and it looked like I was about to snap it, thanks for the video!

[@adrianpalomino6450]

The D4 light is out on mine. Is this the same method that I can replace the burned out bulb?

[@speedometerbulbs5137]

Adrian Palomino D4 bulb can be bought here - www.speedometerbulbs.com/collections/acura-honda

[@repeatman]

+speedometer bulbs I need to be able to like your comment more. Gonna get my "Check Engine" bulb from their.

[@mikemcalister5317]

No one is explaining how to solve light behind speedo numbers problem!

[@Steve52344]

Where did you find that 2721 bulb? No one I called has it, including the dealer.

[@RenePicazo]

Steve52344 I picked it up at a Oreilly Auto Parts store. I think any local auto parts store should have it

[@Steve52344]

Rene Did you remove the bulb from the back of the instrument panel or from an area BEHIND the panel?

[@RenePicazo]

Steve52344 I removed it from the instrument panel itself once I pulled it forward , I think it's at 2 minutes in the video

[@RenePicazo]

I've added an amazon affiliated link in the video under the video description section, feel free to use the link to buy it online!

[@jmercado4]

Thank you this video helps me alot! jake.

[@RenePicazo]

Glad the video helped! Hoping to create more Honda Accord tutorials soon!

[@griffenchesnut2600]

is the 4door 1999 a 4cyclender?

[@RenePicazo]

This was performed on a 2002 Accord 4Door 4Cyl, should work on any accord no matter the type of cylinders or doors.

[@griffenchesnut2600]

does this work on the 1999 models?

[@RenePicazo]

Yes it does!

[@wuddup216]

what does the red lights around the car mean? the battery dead? #reply

[@RenePicazo]

Heather Taylor' Jackson check out page 59 in this PDF file. It lists what every Honda indicator light means, justgivemethedamnmanual.com/download/?f=2002_Honda_Civic_Sedan_Owners_Manual.pdf

[@wuddup216]

Thank you! :) I'm looking it up now

[@wuddup216]

that's so much! all I wanted was a simple answer :(

[@unlimitedwealth1]

Great video, simple and easy

[@RenePicazo]

Glad I could help!

[@connorthorp6807]

Otherwise great video

[@RenePicazo]

connor thorp Thanks for the feedback on the video!

[@Grant849]

Is yours a 2002?

[@RenePicazo]

grantd272 Yes

[@emgstickj6331]

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