Honda Element Console Light Replacement

[@malcolmyoung7866]

One of those jobs you out off but when you actually do it is immensely satisfying..

[@benicioatlas4951]

a trick: watch series at Flixzone. Been using it for watching loads of movies during the lockdown.

[@bingjimenez566]

Thanks for the video Eric. I need to do this myself. So many of us in the Element community find your videos amazingly helpful. Sad to hear you're getting rid of yours, I hope to see more Element video on your channel in the future before that happens. '07 EX original owner.

[@Mrsteve4761]

A good design allowing easy lamp replacement - refreshing

[@gaveintothedarkness]

BMW - Step 1. Remove bumper and engine.

[@panzerveps]

@@gaveintothedarkness Audi: Assume the service position VW: Remove all necessary trim covers with a handy tool (does not specify which tool)

[@AdinBriggs]

@@panzerveps "Use special tool." Proceeds to print blurry picture and not list part number for tool, tool is only mentioned once in all of manufacturer's history but is required for job.

[@panzerveps]

@@AdinBriggs So true. It's even worse for Skoda. They skip entire sections of instructions for disassembly, and when it's time to assemble it again, it's "assemble in reverse order". I've worked 6 years with Audi, 7 with VW and 3 with Skoda, and this is driving me nuts, but for some reason, I can't see myself working for another brand...

[@labradormcgraw]

Probably the most valuable part of this video is showing where exactly to go in with the trim tool. It's so easy to break clips if you use leverage in the wrong place. Thank you for the insight.

[@ericthecarguy]

I'm glad people notice stuff like that as it is very helpful when doing the job. Thanks for that insight. Have a great weekend.

[@roz7353]

Yep! I rewound and then freeze-framed and inserted tool just where Eric did. Popped right off!

[@sirnik84]

Just did this job on my 84 Mercedes. Its amazing how lovely the controls are when its all illuminated.

[@goodnewscruz]

This is great. Question, can you also do a video to replace the bulbs on the 3 dash gauges?

[@joegatz334]

Had to do this on my Element and initially tried bulbs from other sources that didn't work out. I was surprised at the little differences in similar size bulbs; seems like they would standardize this. I love all of your Honda Element video's and Save every video you do. Please keep the Honda Element in your lineup. I don't naturally get my hands to dirty but with encouragement from you I enjoy the challenge.

[@ericthecarguy]

I wish I would have mentioned that in the video. Use of aftermarket bulbs or LED's doesn't often work out for repairs like this in my experience. As for more Element content, I'm actually giving this one to my brother soon. I'm not sure how much I'll see it after that. I have done a bunch of videos with it already though. Many are linked in the description. Thank you for your comment.

[@ReadySetElement]

Eric you're the man thank you for these Element videos. Really has helped us save lots of money being able to do our own repairs watching your channel.

[@MS-hd8yq]

Will never need to do this probably, but I watch because Eric is the man.

[@ericthecarguy]

Thank you!

[@JW--dc8ri]

Same, we don't even have a Honda

[@jorgeglez7112]

Normally I do not comment, but I will make an exception: years ago my dad bought a 2004 oddysey (used and quite abused), most of the lights of the buttons no longer worked (including those of the a/c); here in Mexico they are quite difficult to find and too expensive at the dealer. To make a long story short, I changed them to led (mini led), I put a resistor in series and it worked. It's been 5 years now and they still work. Greetings Eric from Ciudad Obregón.

[@ericthecarguy]

Also, every time I go to the salvage yard I look for components like this to harvest bulbs from. I save the good ones for when I need them. I cut that part out of the video unfortunately. Thanks for the comment.

[@maxwolf6285]

Perfect ! I have a 09 SC with the shift bulb out. I watched this video in hopes that you would reveal a way to do the shifter. Boom ! You rock Eric. Thank you Now if I could just find a original rear hatch wing. The cool one.

[@pprkuts]

Feels like my birthday every time I see a new video from you!

[@davidb.fishburn9338]

Eric, you did not need to turn the key on to take the shifter out of park. There's a shifter override right there at the bottom of the shifter slot, that little panel hides a tab that you push to pop the shifter out of park, no need to even have the keys to do it. For those who are not aware, many cars now have an override of one type or another to allow the trans to be put in neutral. Mainly for towing with a dead battery, but it is also useful for when wheel alignments are done, since the car has to move a little on the alignment rack during the compensation procedure. Allows the trans to be taken out of park without having everything staying on and draining the battery. One thing i do like here is the easy access and replacement of the bulbs, much cheaper than having to replace the entire HVAC control panel. Many cars have leds in the panels that are not replaceable, which means that it can get expensive to replace the entire panel assembly.

[@Fenlandia]

So happy to have a car I can actually work on again, these videos are super helpful, thanks!

[@motorjed]

Thank you SO much for this - I just swapped mine out and it only took a few minutes thanks to you sharing. Much appreciated!!

[@chkndnts]

I had an 03 Acura RSX where the HVAC lights all went out...same bulbs used here. I decided I didn't want to spend $10 a bulb and instead soldered an LED w/ resistor to the contact pads for the bulb. Worked great and was an economical fix if you aren't squeamish about soldering

[@erichadler5737]

Bro, I am glad i found these video's. I just Bought and Element from my sister and it needs some maintenance.

[@wanderinggaijinnerd]

Thank you for the video, replacing the bulbs was simple and I also liked that you had the light bulb part numbers as well which was a great help.

[@markwilliams2620]

Was going with the replace them all comment, but as usual you have it coverrd, Eric. Good show! To bad their proprietary and can't be replaced with LED's.

[@panzerveps]

I've never been a fan of the Element, but I have to say that it has aged well. Most car models from that era looks super old and outdated now, but the Element looks like it was released just a few years ago.

[@BruceRichardsonMusic]

Thanks, man. This video was timely and perfect. Excellent tutorial.

[@Perly53]

Thanks as always Eric. Be safe. Take care! You've helped me out so much in maintaining my son's '03 element. Up next is adjusting the engine valve clearances.

[@ericthecarguy]

I have a video on that linked in the description. Good luck.

[@eduardomartel1530]

Hi erick the machine shop can do the valve adjustment with the head off the block? 2008 honda odyssey front head the guy tell me hi can fo that just i wanna make sure asking you thanks

[@onefixitman]

Always love your videos on so many different vehicles and systems.

[@MaximumDIYGarage]

Very timely video, Eric! Thank you! Gotta replace these in my 06 CRV

[@RandomGreymane]

I did this for the gauge cluster bulbs on my 2006 Element but went with a pack of LED ones. About $10 from Amazon - I think a dozen in the pack. Only issue was having to flip the orientation 180 degrees if they didn’t light up - LEDs require proper +\- orientation or they won’t work. They don’t dim well but my eyes need the bright dash anyways.

[@Sergeyrse]

Man, thanks a lot. These there on my bucket list for a while, now after I saw you replacing them, I will pull the trigger on mine

[@fallbrookdave]

Thanks for the Element videos. I have a 2007 with 250k and love it.

[@waxingchandler3895]

09 with 246K and still going strong!

[@jorilarson4141]

Have to do this asap been bothering me for a bit

[@ScubaCat3]

I learned my lesson on sourcing bulbs for my Toyotas - just go to the dealer parts counter. They cost just about the same as Autozone but they actually fit! 😁

[@ericthecarguy]

I would only recommend OE bulbs for something like this for that very reason. Thanks for the comment.

[@ScubaCat3]

@@ericthecarguy the sylvania brand just didn't quite fit and didn't even work when I finally jerry-rigged it in. Then the OEM slipped right in and came on no problem. Sylvania was $4.99 for 2 (only needed 1), dealer $3.02 for 1. Everyone - save yourself the trouble and go to the dealer LOL

[@panzerveps]

​@@ScubaCat3 This is why I don't like aftermarket parts. Replaced the PCV on a friend's Audi, and while the part looked the same, it had some serious fitment issues. He checked with his supplier, and they confirmed it was the correct replacement part when he gave them the oem parts number, but gave in when he showed them pictures of the two parts side by side.

[@Vancouversour]

Most impressive part of the video is how you were album to pull that bulb out with one hand so flawlessly. I can’t get it out for the life of me.

[@elexisdorsey670]

Just followed your directions, thanks! Super helpful ❤

[@memathews]

Excellent! My Element has a half dozen dead bulbs now also it's time to replace them all. Also, the factory stereo has intermittent operation, mostly just the aux/mp3 connection works, I'm thinking a cable is loose.

[@handycrowd]

Just done mine on the CRV. Even easier to get out, just the little cubby hole above the panel and you're at it. I used LED's, but you have to check they're all on before you put the screws back. It's a 50/50 shot at getting them the right way around and yup, I was exactly wrong on half of mine lol! Dont'cha love probability stats ;-) p.s. don't stuff it up, these units cost hundreds and hundreds of bucks new...

[@jblyon2]

The same happened to me when I replaced the instrument cluster lights on an old Corolla. A couple had burnt out so I decided to go for LEDs because why not. Exactly half went in the right way and lit up the first time.

[@panzerveps]

Get a multimeter, and check the polarity of the LEDs before installing. That eliminates the guess work.

[@handycrowd]

@@panzerveps Kinda, I didn't see any polarity marks on the panel though...

[@handycrowd]

@@jblyon2 I know right? I did 6 bulbs, of which 3 needed flipping :-)

[@panzerveps]

@@handycrowd That can be checked with the multimeter as well....

[@jaydee3046]

Great video, and reminds me there are some designers with some sense still out there. My 06 commander does not have removable bulbs. Once the bulb goes, you are supposed to replace the entire panel. To get to the panel requires pulling the dash and shift console bezel.

[@ericthecarguy]

That's unfortunate.

[@IxIxColexIxI]

Bill Burr mentioned you in the Mike Tyson podcast. Thats gotta be cool

[@ericthecarguy]

Bill Burr is my favorite person in the world.

[@IxIxColexIxI]

@@ericthecarguy its at 59 minute mark on the new hotboxin' with mike tyson video if you're looking for it. Congrats on the shoutout tho man this channel deserves it

[@carlosramos2228]

Miss these kind of videos

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Nice work @EricTheCarGuy

[@porCristo777]

Good information!my friend have a 2003 Honda Element. There is no leaks but the is loosing oil. Do you think is a head gasket. I forgot to mention. The coolant is always low .

[@OxbowSummer]

Hi Eric. Do you know what bulb is needed to replace the one that illuminates the hazard switch? Thanks for a great video!

[@ssola7045]

Try researching Honda OEM Bulb 35871-S3N-901

[@edpewalkee]

Dude Im driving cross country and the HVAC light went out on my Element LAST NIGHT. I was like, well thats just awesome. Open my cpu at a hotel in Flagstaff this morning and this is the first video that pops up. Either Gods real or we live in the matrix.

[@ericthecarguy]

That's pretty cool. Sourcing the parts is probably the hardest part of the job. Thanks for the comment.

[@Thecr1sv]

Thanks a lot, especially for the part numbers. Do you happen to know the part number for the hazard button light bulb?

[@NuMooX]

Cool. I need to do this for my Camry.

[@raymundocarlos5790]

You Make All This Look Easy

[@MrStanwo]

Thanks Eric.That was very helpful.You Rock man!

[@Pantherman1979]

I had to replace the bulbs in my 08 Odyssey climate controls. I elected to go with LED replacements rather than bulbs; took awhile to get all the LED's polarity right so they'd light up. But now I won't have to worry about it for a long time.

[@ronwatson4902]

I like a quicky every now and then.Thanks

[@613lcd]

Thanks for this cause I have exactly this problem with my 06 element.......I proudly like to add I'm pushing over 322,000 miles, all me. I love My E. HONDA 😉

[@johnathoncastro]

I have an 05 element with 193kmiles....ive replaced radiator, struts,all mounts, starter,alternator,leaky oil pan twice, compressor etc....motor and transmission still strong and original.

[@613lcd]

@@johnathoncastro nice, sounds similar to my history lol. my next replacement is the rackinpin 😑

[@Patrick94GSR]

375,000 on my 94 Integra GSR, original engine and gearbox!

[@613lcd]

@@Patrick94GSR yeah Hondas are great 👍👍

[@johnathoncastro]

@@613lcd have you replaced the catalytic converter and O2 sensors? I just left the shop with a check engine light stating problems with the cat. im not noticing any bogging down or anything. the car runs great.

[@johnathoncastro]

how do you replace the Flux capacitor bulb?

[@grassroot011]

First go get some blinker fluid,, then ,,,Oh wait, you make sure you have a DeLorean?

[@Perly53]

It can only be done if you transport yourself to a particular year. I'm just not sure what year that is. Good luck.

[@yonofuni]

what size is the hazard switch bulb?

[@MrSamPhoenix]

We’ve done this to my little brothers 2007 Acura TL. We did it with LED versions instead of the original incandescent bulb versions.

[@charleslounsberry442]

thank you Eric !!!! looks easy even for me!

[@nighthawkj30A4]

Did this to TCS and Sunroof and Seat Heater bulbs. On my 7th Gen Accord

[@danstephensen9032]

PROBLEM SOLVED. PROPS TO YOU, MY BROTHER.

[@brianmedeiros3781]

Awesome video Eric !!!!!

[@gideonwashere]

Thanks! Is it possible to replace the factory wiring to the stereo? Mine was cut before I got it and I would like to avoid splicing it back together if possible.

[@1hjehje]

An excellent video …. Thank you!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

My mother's 2005 honda crv always aggravates me with the blower motor off and ac not in use air always comes through the vents its frustrating if people want air they wouldn't have the system off have you seen this problem on crvs as well as other Hondas Eric @EricTheCarGuy

[@ncfatcyclist]

Oh yeah ! Great info 👍😎

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

Thanks Eric my hazard switch bulb on my 04 Element just went out

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Our '93 940 has strange, model-specific bulbs like that. Not on a stick, but they're tiny, oddball pieces. Reminds me of micro-sized Christmas lights, lol. They last a LONG time, though. I've only replaced 3 in the nearly 7 years I've owned the car, all when I first bought it. The rest could be original for all I know.

[@panzerveps]

I had to replace the IC bulbs in my '85 Audi 80, and according to the dealer (that I worked for) they were no longer in production. Checked with a friend of mine, who works for VW, and the exact same bulbs were still in production, but with a VW parts number... They even had a few in stock.

[@shootr04]

Awesome. I have a couple burned out bulbs for my heated seat switches in my 04 Accord, I’m assuming this will help! Thanks Eric!

[@dtoaain]

Love Honda element content!

[@austinpfoster]

Well, I may have to finally get to replacing the bulb for the seat heater switch in my TSX.

[@Kizzle001]

I’ve done that a few times, very easy to do on a first gen TSX anyway.

[@andyehrens9873]

Honda charges a small fortune for these bulb/sockets. You can also get just the tiny bulbs on ebay, maybe Amazon. Take the old bulbs out of the socket by bending the fine wires that wrap around the socket base and then slip the new bulbs in. I've done this on my CR-V and Accord. Works great - just check for the right bulb size, brightness and color before ordering.

[@amo757]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@elab8461]

Thank you Sir for sharing this👍

[@claycook2723]

Great video unusual looking bulbs.just like Honda to have something that takes a special Honda part.Clay

[@ericthecarguy]

So true.

[@bruceomlor7761]

THANK YOU!! Can you get these bulbs from Auto Zone?

[@cybercamba]

Thank you for your videos...you are a truly MVP!

[@lakespeed]

Yesssss, I need to do this on my element, thank you.

[@kevinv3082]

Thanks for this video, Eric! Can Honda/Acura rocker switch lights such as on the seat heater switch be replaced without removing the console?

[@ericthecarguy]

It depends on the model. Some switches come out easier than others.

[@kevinv3082]

@@ericthecarguy ‘06 TSX, very similar to your TL. Thanks for all your content

[@applepietech]

Thank You for Your video! You have part number for the dial bulb a little wrong in your description. It’s 79629-S3V-A01. Love my element :)

[@Amazingmotivations]

Honda simplicity 👍

[@RebelliousHutterite2]

Thanks for the vid! Looks like the correct item number for the dial bulbs is actually "79629-S3V-A01" rather than "79629-SV3-A01" as mentioned in the description?

[@nobodyimportant8695]

is the Honda CR-V's or Subaru Legacy good in the snow in your opinion with studless snow tires?

[@brianglenary]

Thanks - Easy and Quick instructions ! Love the video

[@nunjabyasniz9491]

Hi Eric, the dial bulb part number is 79629-S3V-A01, small typo in your description.

[@jacksspeedperformance7641]

Seen your review on Amazon about the pushrod length “checkers” but it’s only 1?

[@TratzPatratz]

Came here just to see how to do this. I just bought a 2008 EX-P and the fan speed light is out. question: worth swapping all the bulbs out to LED style bulbs? and if so, which ones would you recomment? 2nd stupid question: are the CH / Vol / Mode / RES accel / Cancel / Set Decel buttons on the steering wheel supposed to be illuminated?

[@MaikEletrica]

Very nice Eric!

[@HM3FMSS]

Thank you for your tutorial.

[@ForNikaeen]

What/where does one get that white plastic tool you used to remove the trim?

[@julianarodriguez3635]

Your the man eric

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

I installed LED’s in my dashboard on my 04 Element. The display on the right is not all lit and sometimes it flickers. I have tried changing bulbs and may just go back to regular bulbs. Any advice on removing the fog lamp switch. I know you have to reach from behind but haven’t had any luck.

[@ericthecarguy]

See the video I did on fog lamp installation on this Element for more info on that. I'd recommend going to regular bulbs. In my experience, LED's just aren't worth the hassle.

[@hegotgame8]

I have a 2006 crv the bulbs are halogen/yellow. Elements and CRV are very similar but your bulbs don't look yellowish why? Or do you know how I can install LEDs for a brighter look?

[@swaha55]

Hi Eric, The odometer lights on my Honda Element dashboard occasionally go out but then come back on again. The other dashboard lights are fine. This has happened 3 times and ONE time the speedometer lights went out too but came back on after I hit the dashboard. Could this be the lights going bad? Or if the lights are bad would they never come back on again?

[@johngrant1337]

Good video

[@wobblysauce]

Not just replacing bulbs... but with a mist of paint, you can dull them down as well as some are really bright with no control

[@sherannaidoo2712]

Been a while since I watched your channel. Nice beard mate.... Good content too....

[@ericthecarguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@RCsmack85]

Do you have a part number for the hazard light bulb?

[@heavyicerx]

Thank you, Eric!

[@rustlebruxz0013]

Any LED replacements?

[@warsthx1138]

It sounded like there where two different lights the three on top and three on bottom is that right?

[@joserivera6523]

Eric are the honda element good reliable sub

[@jenniferkilchenstein3716]

Is there a way to fix lights out on the dash? The light on my speedometer is out but the light on the arrow still works.

[@VileMisanthropy]

Remember when ErictheCarGuy sported long black hair and a goatee? Times have changed.

[@fredflintstone4715]

Got an old Ranger that I replaced the headlight switch when the light burned out, but it has that style of bulb. Any suggestions on how to find just the bulb as I now need another one...

[@ericthecarguy]

Likely a dealer item. LED may be a possibility, but I don't know.

[@malikdageek1501]

Question I have a 2000 Honda accord with a throttle problem It rev's up on its own now it won't start

[@KenLyns]

Do the glass bulbs separate from the long-stem base?

[@ericthecarguy]

Yes, and no. the wires pass through the base.

[@mousegouse]

Hey Eric, do you have a video that shows you repairing a Honda with a flashing "D" in the shifter indicator on the dash?

[@ericthecarguy]

No, but I talk about that on my FAQ page linked in the description. It's under Transmission Problems.

[@mousegouse]

@@ericthecarguy Thank you Sir....👍