Honda CR-V Climate Control HVAC/Heater/AC Bulb Light Replacement (2003 CR-V EX)

Climate control HVAC heater AC knob button light bulb (2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Honda CR-V) for the buttons and knobs for night lights on the lower center console, where you control the AC and Heat, the "Climate Control" knobs on a 2003 Honda CR-V. This is my 2003 Honda CR-V EX and I used a Philips head screwdriver. (Same for '02 '03 '04 '05 '06 CR-V)
Part No. for bulb behind each knob: 79670-SL0-A01
Part Description: Genuine Honda Neo-Wedge (14V 100Ma) Bulb
Part No. for bulb behind each button: 79672-S3N-N41
Part Description: Genuine Honda Neo-Wedge (14V 60Ma) Bulb

[@mikemorse449]

Thanks for the video. I have a service manual, but seeing someone doing it builds so much confidence. In my case, the light wasn't completely out, but you had to tap on the knob to get it to come on. I replaced it, and so far so good. My bulb went right in without any filing, so maybe you just got a bad one. In my case, the pocket was hard to remove, but nothing like the heater control which was a real bear, so much so I watched your video about 10 times to make sure I wasn't missing a screw or something. I don't think inserting a screwdriver in those little slots helps any, just muscle, and making sure the emergency brake is out of the way.

[@gregm.846]

Mike...I just wanted to take the time to say thank you for posting this. I am having the intermittent fan problem and getting the dash panels apart is always a big pita for me. You just saved me a ton of time and destroyed plastic as it usually turns out. Your efforts are much appreciated dude......

[@rbrown2925]

Thanks so much for posting. I have a 2006 and also had to deal with emergency flasher switch. I had no clue how to get the cubby out with the sw connected and broke a bit of plastic getting the switch out. For others: I thought the sw came out the back of the cubby but it actually comes out the front. Once the cubby is loose enough that you can get at the left side of it, there’s clips on the top and bottom of the sw. Squeeze them together, then the sw will come out the front of the cubby just enough to disconnect the wiring harness, which has a tab on the side which faces the cubby recess. Hope this helps someone!

[@mattjones5987]

Hugely helpful. That was the information missing from the excellent video.

[@eyprulaye]

Just watched both of your videos on the dash and this and it was super easy to follow. My lights are finally working after like 3 years 😅

[@jmreinke]

Thanks for sharing this! This helped greatly to replace all three burnt out bulbs on my 2006 CR-V. Just FYI - on the 2006, the hazard light wiring is attached to the storage compartment instead of the air vent component. You just need to press a little tab on that connector to remove the hazard light wiring, otherwise the instructions are the same.

[@sergeimukhai940]

Thanks for the video. I have replaced 4 bulbs in a climat control panel of my CR-V 2006. Much appreciated.

[@peterburritt6007]

Thank you Michael I had no lights on right side of panel: Gas amount, but when it hit the mileage speed I thought I should take a look, so Thanks for being ahead of me to check this stuff out for my 2002 CFV

[@enzoh7763]

Thank you for the DIY instructional , the dealership is going to charge a 1 hour labor of 125.oo$ , plus shop fees, environment disposal fees + tax, on a bulb, charge of 5.oo $ ( their price) . all that just to replace on bulb on the knob .

[@MikeCoates]

+Enzo H So glad this helped you. Dealerships have to make money, but we don't need to pay them for things that are this simple! Let me know how it goes!

[@johnpatterson911]

Worked great. had the same problems with the bump on the lights but I used the slot in the back of the lights for a standard screwdriver and they went fine.

[@youlikemike]

John Patterson Great to hear you got the job done. I wonder if I could've gotten them in with a little extra force and saved having to sand the little bump off. Either way, it feels good to fix something -- even if it's "just" a lightbulb!

[@jmreinke]

I pushed in slightly with the screwdriver when turning it back to lock, and it clicked right into place!

[@NayabAbid]

Thanks for the video! Nicely put and helped me remove my console for wrapping! After this video I realized my bulb for the same knob was burnt! Appreciate the video

[@samimoring1235]

very helpful, like other comments have mentioned. I'm surprisingly surprise you happen to mention fixing the storage door with a "modified" paper clip. I've been messing with mine on&off for a month or so..and it's not broken or "off track" when closed but it's "off center" "loose" when down or open. it used to drive me nuts, learned to just deal with it..but now, you've given me an idea. sorry for the long explanation, but maybe you didn't have the same problem. anyway, great job all around 👏 🤝 🍻

[@rayman0124]

Thank you very much Michael for a great video!!! This made it doable for me to order the part and change it myself. You saved me $135 +GST in labour!!!

[@littl32an]

Great video, just changed the lights on my wifes car. But i wanted to add to your video, you do not have to remove the bezel like you did first. just remove the cubby and then the HVAC controls. Thats what i just did.

[@MikeCoates]

Thanks so much! I actually learned that a few days AFTER I made the video. I've been debating whether or not I should re upload it without that step. I'll lose all my views...but it drives me crazy that my video isn't "perfect."

[@littl32an]

***** Its ok. just put in an annotation in the beginning.

[@susanearly6612]

Anthony isc

[@MrNathan791]

This video was just what I was looking for. I have no Climate Control lights and I need to change them out. Thanks so much for your video. It's was very helpful.

[@IkarosCanFly]

For the door flap. I fixed mine with the red straw you get with a can of brake cleaner. fits like a glove.

[@patrickladbrooke7150]

Thanks, I haven't been able to find this anywhere in a workshop manual! However, it's so fiddly I think I'll just keeps small torch in the car....

[@waterboy07]

Awesome, thanks very much Mike! I have the exact vechicle and had the same bulb burn out so your video help tremendously.

[@ELDANNY023]

Thanks for the great informative video and the correct part numbers! Highly recommended video to watch!

[@hectorhernandezdubon]

That’s great ....Thank you brow ...saved 200$ From the Honda store.... I fixed by myself... Can you make a video fixing the radio lights ?!

[@chada08]

two of my bulbs were out. thanks for the video! those metal tabs are definitely a pain...

[@chrisadcox5539]

Thanks have a 2003 Honda CR-V and need to fix some things you have made videos for excelant

[@timfoley4235]

Excellent video&info 2002 CRV all dash lites now working! Thanks

[@heartattakjoe7152]

stumbled on this video, i actually need to fix the a/c dial bulb, and my compartment door flap is also bust same as yours, on the same side! 2 birds one stone, thanks

[@ssonthangs]

Hey thanks so much......wanting to replace my climate control bc my new ac system still won't work.....this will help so much........thx again

[@youlikemike]

So glad to hear that! One thing I have learned since doing this, is that the top piece might not need to be off in order to pull the middle piece out. Could save you some time if you started with the second step.

[@ron4413]

You can skip the 1st step of taking the piece off around the radio. It is not necessary. The Knob section is the hardest. I broke the top right tab when I pried it off but it didn't matter when I snapped it back in and screwed it down.

[@m4tw3y]

Thanks for a video and details :) and even the aftervideo comment about not removing the radio panel :) I have red it too late :D but made everything just easily :)

[@Vlad.Tarassov]

Thanks bro! I will need to change bulb in same area, but I will use LED

[@daniboy8]

Thank you for sharing, it was very helpful.

[@mabahokano7567]

Michael, what about the backlights on the A/C and recir buttons, not the small lights that come on when pressed, the backlight like is shown on the defrost. Why are these not lit? I'm asking because mine looks the same with only the defrost being backlit.

[@mattjones5987]

Hugely helpful, but you said you pulled with all your might on the cubbyhole, I'd like a 360-tour with your camera of the piece once it's out. There has to be a reason it was so tough- clips that needed pushing in, or what?

[@TheOmarStalin]

Tks bro in fact i was searchin for the tray solution and you did it hoho

[@hondaalex5]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@BigWhite002]

Awesome. Dealing with this now. Hopefully I can put a led in there because I have with eveything else and it's so crisp and clean. Also the door pin went on mine. Wish I watched this first because I had a hell of a time getting the pin in hahahaha

[@hegotgame8]

Hello, did you find the led bulb? I'm not sure which led bulb will fit.

[@BigWhite002]

@@hegotgame8 I've used www.lightbulbs.com to find all the bulbs in my vehicles. I did not bother fixing it. The crv is now my backup vehicle because I finally got my truck. Im sure you could call the Honda dealer and ask

[@hegotgame8]

@@BigWhite002 thanks for the response. I will do that.

[@mds2465]

The funniest thing, as soon as you mentioned the trick about the paper clip as I pry it out the climate control knobs right inside there I found an unused baby paper clip! LOL

[@youlikemike]

That is hilarious!

[@bentonwong4045]

Thanks very much. The information is so useful.

[@maxglide]

You rock man! Saved me a whole bunch of cussing and frustration!

[@johnstafford2402]

You are The Man!!! Thank you! 👍🏻

[@jucavaman]

excellent video, can i replaced the bulbs with Led? Wich reference does it use?

[@senoramigo8163]

Great job, thanks for sharing

[@samrobinsonfilm]

Thank you for this video Mike

[@fouaddakka5678]

Thanks Mike.

[@donaldhawkes5226]

Very good video help me keep making things being done with your crv thanks

[@abadgino]

Mike can be possible to use. Just the light bulbs from the dashboard in this case? thanks

[@learn2shoot]

Thanks... Ill be doing this next week.

[@stevenhuckey6718]

Good video Thanks!

[@ishwarrajput4415]

I think you could have open screws on circuit board pull it out and you can replace any of 6 bulbs from front of the c.b.

[@cadearcher8887]

Thanks. What kind of light bulbs does it take?

[@mrtheloverboy89]

Link to the led bulbs for it , I just did my cluster led. Just missed this

[@JoseMaRosendoASolis]

We like Mike!

[@huntlarry1]

Are they AMBER in color or just a very dull white? I did my gauge lights with LED and noticed it turned my dash from the AMBER (or just really old bulbs that faded to amber) to white - which I prefer anyway.

[@youlikemike]

Larry, glad to hear you completed the job! The bulbs that illuminate the dial areas were white and if you replaced those, I'm guessing you just had some old dull ones. The smaller ones for the buttons might be amber, but either way - brighter is better for me!

[@gustavom3713]

I just got a 2005 crv it makes a squeaking noise when I change the ac temperature from hot to cold is that normal

[@SFlightline]

You can do the job without taking the radio surround off, just pull the cool storage box from within and the box comes out quite easily. if you pull on the area where the screw to locate it goes in, it will pop out with little effort.

[@youlikemike]

I added this as a note on the desktop version of KZbin a couple years ago...unfortunately, it doesn't show up on the mobile version of the video. I didn't realize that it was unnecessary until after I filmed the video :)

[@muushucanal3781]

How Manu milímeters Are the white and gray spotlights

[@muushucanal3781]

5 mm white // grey 3mm grettings from México 🇲🇽

[@adnan202]

Thank you

[@76PaulF76]

Great video buddy :).

[@truthtimetv4575]

now what size LED can we put in there to match the gauges with aftermarket ones too

[@alexanerspm1611]

The size of a LED is T3, but is difficult to install on the socket, but u can buy this one www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B077JYNBS9/ref=psdcmw_15729941_t3_B00IMLBPHQ These one T3 neo wedge can work pretty good

[@alexlaxamana2165]

Thanks for the video!!!

[@TookenUsername]

So ive changed all my vehicle lights to blue but T5 and T3 arnt the size that fits. Is there a specific size i need to look for or is it just not possible to change these bulbs colors?

[@AcerArtsOfficial]

You dont need to take top trim piece off and disconnect hazard button on my model, just pull out that cubby and then pull out the hvac control unit

[@youlikemike]

I think I figured that out AFTER I made the video 🤣🤣

[@kleuberg4601]

You totally helped me.

[@jaxonsmith8878]

Thanks it helped a lot

[@anthonydilligaf823]

I can't seem to open the tabs shown in the 4:15 mark.. Anyone have a tip with these?

[@meowzer3]

do these lights have to be ordered through honda or can i get them at an auto parts store? the light that shows the re-circulation is out on mine. excellent video btw!

[@hcalderon86]

Hi, great video, thanks!...A confirmation, at the end why the recirc and AC lights are not working(buttons in the same way as rear defog)?

[@youlikemike]

Good question - they aren't turned on in the final shot...but they work! Good luck!

[@trumflug]

Good video, but when I got to the step of pulling out the contol panel, it would not budge! I removed the 2 screws and pressed down on the clip spots at the top, but it won't come out - even when pulling HARD. Any suggestions? Thanks.

[@youlikemike]

trumflug hey! Sorry you're having trouble with it. There were two metal clips at the bottom left and right of the climate control piece. Those could be the issue. You can see one of them in the bottom left of the video at 4:58

[@toz6969]

thank you for vidéo👍✌✌👏

[@benstr8156]

Thx. Video helped.

[@yosirizal2502]

hi mike, hello my name is yosi from indonesia, what is the size of the bulb? Thank you

[@wahyuadhianto8770]

Hi im from indonesia...whats the part code aftermarket LED bulb? T3 or T5 or others? Difficult to find original parts, the parts shop tell me to buy all part climate control...OMG...thx sir...sorry my english language not excellence 😁😁😳

[@Hutch400]

Cool...I have to do the same , are you still here? Can you get the parts on ebay?

[@rafliyumavanessajejen5162]

This is T4.2

[@longonthomas]

do you know anyone who has fixed the wobble vibration upon accelerating 2003 Honda crv?

[@MikeCoates]

I actually did myself. I'll try to find the article I used. For me, it was literally fixed with super glue, per the Honda instructions.

[@MikeCoates]

Thomas, I wish I could make a video for you but my car is actually being fixed after I was in a minor accident. So, I will try and explain and send you the PDF I used. Here's the PDF: www.crvownersclub.com/TSBs/2004/04-070.pdf If you look down between the Air Filter and Battery area...you'll see the 2 rubber "transmission tabs" pictured in the PDF. There are grooves where the rubber tabs are supposed to sit. Hopefully, the PDF explains that good enough for you. One of my rubber tabs had wiggled loose and was facing the wrong direction. They both should be facing to the left if you're looking down at them. Let me know if you need any further help and I can try to help further!

[@longonthomas]

+Mike Coates Will take a look.Have manual tran so may not be identical. You are so kind. If you have any thing you would like to know that my experience with the car may help....let me know. Thx bud!

[@longonthomas]

+THOMAS LONGON Hi mike thx for PDFs ...don,t think that is the problem. The tabs were in the right place. Seems to be in the drivetrain when you put torque on it....not in reverse or when turning left.. I think my car is from the twilight zone....it is only worth a couple thousand ,so going to spend another couple thousand finding the problem. There must be someone out there who solved this strange problem. Thx again.

[@skepticalbadger]

Argh, you skipped prying the cover off the back of the cool box/cubby!! How the HELL are you supposed to pry that sucker off?! There isn't room to lever anything.

[@mikecoates1415]

Strange, I didn’t have any issue with that. Just stuck the end of the screwdriver in, wiggled it around a bit, and it popped right out.

[@mikecoates1415]

JonMacFhearghuis I don’t remember being too concerned with jamming the screwdriver in there, since it’s the back of the cubby where nobody looks

[@skepticalbadger]

Ah, sorry, maybe it didn't skip that, might just have popped off. I will try a bigger screwdriver! Thanks for replying.

[@songzhihua]

Good to know how to access the climate control box. I actually replaced all three white bulbs to LED blue (4mm Neo4 HP bulbs from superbrightleds.com). My problem started with the LED light on the fan (circulation) button. The button was lit, but the indication LED light wasn't on. I took off the face plate (the silver one) and unscrewed the center screw on the brown circuit board (where you change the panel and button bulbs) to release the knob. It turned out the LED light's soldered legs got loose and were not making contacts to the circuit board. Re-soldered it and everything went back to normal. Post it here just in case someone else has the same issue. Note: the LED polarity does matter. Google it and you will tell which is positive or negative. The control box also shows the electricity flow to help you solder.)

[@victorfabian681]

Jack Song I have a 2006 crv and I want to replace the whole light set(6 lights) what should I order from the page you recommend? thank you

[@songzhihua]

I have a 04 CR-V (not sure if the same as 06 model). If you are looking for non-Honda bulbs, then you will be looking for Neo4 to replace the white ones and Neo3 for the grey ones. However, the red indicator light on the knob may not light up since most of those LED ones are too short (original Honda white bulbs are long). If you are looking to replace with more expensive original Honda parts, then I found the part number for white/knob ones: 79670-SL0-A01 (For grey/button bulbs: 79672-S3N-N41). Good luck.

[@hammar324]

Thank you! I was trying to find the right part to order off superbrightleds

[@chrisnehring3817]

Thanks for the video worked well on my 2005 LX CRV 2WD. Two problems I encountered that is different from your video. The first is the part that needs to be removed to access the HVAC Controls has the flasher assembly attached (at time 2:05 in video) in the model year 2005. Found this difficult to remove but it will come out with time. Second I broke both upper tabs, of the HVAC heater control knobs when trying to take it out with a flat blade screwdriver. This did not matter as the screws held the part in place when assembled. Luckily it broke where it could not been seen. One suggestion I used a small flat blade screw driver to take out the light assembly just a simple turn to the left to take it out and a simple turn to the right to put it back. Worked very slick and very quick.

[@youlikemike]

chris nehring awesome! Thanks for the feedback. Hope it can help someone else. I was nervous to make this video in the event that something would go wrong for someone else...but hopefully this video helped give you an idea of where to even begin!

[@tcboes]

What are the odds that all 3 knob lights are burned out on my 2003? Before I dive into this, I'm investigating an overlying problem (ie. fuse, relay, short.) My instrument panel appears dimmer than it should be as well (than in my 1998). Any ideas?

[@doubletopsecret1]

“Let’s do it”. Pretty hard get that sucker out. Video was like Abra kadabra. It’s out.

[@nghiadinh94]

Great video, thanks very much! I thought I wouldn't be able to find a repair video like this anywhere. I appreciate it!

[@Collinormous]

Thanks for the guide! Got mine done in about 15 minutes during my lunch break! Used Dorman part #639-025 (5 pack from Amazon) and it fit with no modifications!

[@abadgino]

and thank. for your videos

[@jobinglobin]

Very helpful thanks!

[@miquelangelfarre4279]

ok fantastic nois

[@d35democrats]

Thanks!!!!

[@nodarrevia1621]

Tell me, guys, where is it? drain hose for air conditioning.honda 2003

[@bryang2724]

In mine, there is no tab at the back to remove, its just a hole and a screw.

[@silktown1]

great video thanks i will have a go myself after watching this

[@Xygenon]

u have way to replace for a 03 honda accord bulb ..?

[@johndall9689]

Hi from UK Just viewed your video as there are no instructions in the Manual for this. I will be replacing at least 2 of the 3 and might just do all 3 as it seems a lot of work for just one at a later date. Without this sort of info I might well have fallen foul of the dealership and paid for them to do it. Many many thanks Michael you have saved me a few pounds.

[@mikecoates1415]

No problem! You are very welcome, and I don't know if you saw that I later learned...the first step (removing the top panel around the radio) isn't necessary for this job. So, you can start with the middle console with the drawer! Cheers!

[@cmaartin39]

Thanks so much I need to replace mine, I got the part and I will replace it great explanation

[@mathieuo3915]

Best video ever, i knew how to take it apart but this was helpful to see if there were hidden screws before trying to pull each piece out, The best part is the part numbers for the lights, i called the dealer and they colnt get them for me

[@mathieuo3915]

just checked the numers the dealer gave me, they added extra 1s and 9s at the end and i couldnt find them other than the dealer at 17$ each

[@muhamadsutiyono4450]

mohon petunjuk mobil CR-V thn 2000 hilang pengapian apa yg hrs sy cek,semua sensor dah sy cek smua

[@hackdeez1075]

Wat

[@oglinda8070]

Great video, helped me! Thanks!

[@banzaibankai2671]

That bulb has a slit on the bottom of it, just use a flathead screwdriver to turn it to remove and install it. If you did it by hand, you'll have a hard time because you can't apply enough torque by hand. And also those little knubs you filed out are the locking tabs to hold the bulbs in place.

[@mattjones5987]

I think he's actually referring to a bump that was in the way from the injection mold.

[@banzaibankai2671]

@@mattjones5987 yea the bump is needed to have retention for the bulb to stay in place. He was doing it by hand and so that's why he couldn't spin it to go past the bump to lock it in place. Again, as in my first comment.. you just have to use a flat head screwdriver 🪛 and twist the old bulb out and twist the new one in.

[@HDanielArayaS]

Thanks a lot! I need to change mines, now I know how to do it!

[@gshok]

Thanks for this

[@cliffordbodine5834]

Michael, it would appear that you purchased a new socket along with the bulb. Are the socket and bulb the same part number, or are the bulb and socket different part numbers? If the socket is a different part number, what is it? I ruined mine trying to pull the bulb out of the socket!

[@MikeCoates]

Yes sir! That part number includes the new socket/base. I didn't mind paying for the Honda part since there aren't many lights in this area. However, if you watch my video on replacing the lights behind the speedometer area (instrument cluster)…I found out the size of the bulbs and I simply kept the old bases. Hope that helps! Finally, please note that you don't have to remove the first panel around the radio like I did in the video. Just skip to the second step, removing the middle section with the cubby hole!

[@cliffordbodine5834]

Yes, I had already removed the heater control panel to access the bulb, but accidentally attempted to extract the bulb from the socket. I thought that the bulbs were independent of their sockets. Anyway, now I know what the part number is when I go to my local Honda dealer. Thanks for posting!

[@MikeCoates]

Sorry, just retread your WHOLE response. Sounds like you've got it under control. Glad the video could help you -- have a good day!

[@quietkey2003]

Thanks man...peace