Honda Illumination Problems Solved Fast

Having illumination problems with your Honda? Watch this video for a fast solution to your cluster lights and instrument lighting issues on a Honda Accord 99.
this video will show you how to find and fix your illumination lights on INSTRUMENT CLUSTER on 1998 , 1999 , 2000, 2001, 2002 Honda accord .No lights, cant see the dash lights, bulb, how to change bulb cluster

[@Ismschism]

Excellent vid, worked like a charm! (for anyone stuck, there are two red and white wires, you want the one that's white with a red stripe)

[@submariner5733]

So it’s the outer left red wire Nd the inner left red Nd white wire ?

[@austrebertoperez9919]

Wolf it work for a 04 honda civic ex?

[@RonEnderland]

I'd like to buy you a virtual beer, sir. I was disturbed to see my 1999 Accord dash lights go dim and then die completely. Sure enough, it was just after installing a Pioneer stereo. I was amazed and delighted to find this video, and after a five-minute bit of "surgery," I had nice bright dash lights on my drive to work this morning. Thank you!

[@kodynoe8313]

Hope did it work. Do you strip the wires and connect the red and white and red wire together?

[@changher8229]

What if you leave the paper clip in and did you disconnect the red and red/white wire or just connect a wire to both of then

[@HiGHnP753]

@@changher8229 Hi did you get your question answered to this - did you have to disconnect the two wires from the harness or leave them in and connect them from the middle?

[@jacobsmediagallery6494]

This video saved my ass! I hooked up my new stereo today and the dash lights went out so I ran a wire and it actually worked!!! Thank you!!!

[@waynemiller2216]

Hey man I just wanted to say thanks for posting this video I couldn't figure out what was going on with my 2002 Honda Accord illumination lights until I watched this video thanks again!!!!!👍

[@kay9210]

Thanks SOOOOOO much!! the mechanic told me that my instrument cluster needed to be replaced so I bought a used one and it still didn't work. So I did what you said and my lights finally work. It sucks that I bought another instrument cluster but I still achieved something.

[@mjaye6042]

Straight to the point and stayed with the issue at hand, Thank you so much, Best repair video regarding this illumination issue. Best Regards!

[@OVALJOE55]

Thanks for this video, I've been driving my accord for 3yrs like this, i replaced my dash clock with the newer year one and it blew out the cluster lights, now im going to try this out tomorrow, SOOOOOOOO COOOLLLLL

[@octopuspancake2996]

Thank you for the video. If I do need to put an aftermarket radio in how can I prevent the problems in the first place?

[@christinedunlop559]

JUST WANNA SAY THANK YOU TO THIS MAN! HE HELPED ME OUT WITH MY ILLUMINATION LIGHTS WITH MY 1996 HONDA CIVIC. SAME TECNIQUE BUT MINE WAS CONNECT THE RED-DIMMER TO THE GREEN AND RED WIRE ON THE RIGHT SIDE. WOW, IT REALLY WORKED AND IF IT WASN'T FOR HIM, I NEVER WOULD OF FIGURED IT OUT. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH , I HOPE THIS HELPS OTHERS AS WELL AS IT DID ME, NOT BAD FOR A GIRL EH LOL!!, ALSO LEARNED HOW TO SEE IF YOUR GAUGE IS WORKING OR NOT. GLAD TO HELP ANYONE WHO NEEDS HELP, THANKS AGAIN SIR!!

[@liamt8978]

Thank you SOOOO much... I have been trying to find a fix for this for several years after putting in an aftermarket radio... I had given up

[@chenvang6703]

Nice.. it worked for my 2000 Honda Prelude. The only difference is I had to use the solid red wire and the white w/red stripe that goes to my dimmer control. Works!

[@seanburdette2760]

Were your taillights out too. My instrument panel, taillights, and tag light went out and can not find the problem

[@Smokyash]

thanks, this fix worked wonderful on my 2000 honda accord, we had already changed the computer once, and it lasted about a week, then was black for a yr. and now it works again,

[@getignited114]

Worked like a charm.. Knew I was going to bypass the dimmer switch however I just didn't know which wires, Thumbs up!

[@blancabeach1]

this was super cool.my daugter honda accord 1994 had this prblem but i discover went i was in her car one night and the light did not work.i got scare because was not safety for a teen to be driving like that,looking at this video 3 to 4 time,I her mom took the car apart and fix it.thank you a lot.

[@larrydallas0211]

@ Mohammed Kibriya - when I tried this it also blew my #10 fuse on the passenger side. This can be a risky fix. I'd recommend just getting a new computer and making sure if you hook up an after-market stereo that you leave the orange dimmer wire un-connected. I'm fairly certain this is what caused my computer to go.

[@cruizahkimo2]

Thank You! Installed an Alpine, made the usual mistake, I guess. I guess every wire does NOT go to something. lol Fried something in My multiplex control unit.. Ended up attaching my Red/BLK to nothing (just cut), and grounded the red. Changed blown fuses 9&10 in passenger fuse box, and did Your trick.. Working good! Thank You So Much! Don't have the money right now for a new MCU.. Aloha ❤️🤙💪💪💪💪😊❤️ (Sorry, forgot. I have a 1999 Accord LX Sedan 2.3l automatic I've named, "The Beast". lol Aloha)

[@josecuevas3440]

Hi,I had similar problem with my 2000 honda accord and I watched your video and I fix the problem.thanks

[@vtecx626]

I had this problem for a long time and this worked for me Thanks for video.

[@JWade-ep3gp]

super helpful!!!! we bought a 99 coupe with the same issue and your post n procedure fixed the problem thanks

[@JasonTylerRicci]

Having similar issues with my 1998 honda civic. Instrument cluster lights, HVAC lights, and shifter lights (automatic) all out. Thing is, they come back on after a minute of driving. Only having issue lately. One time I smacked the dash and they came on. Strange. Could the multiplex computer be failing but not completely?

[@HiGHnP753]

awesome vid thanks bro - Just have a question. Will this work on an Acura 1999 TL - as I have a similar issue where the headlight assembly was replaced on the passenger side with a 2000 TL headlight assembly. The headlights work now but the Instrument Panel, Climate Control and Factory Stereo lights do not come on at all (day or night). I was wondering if this fix would work for my issue. Thanks again.

[@elmorro650525]

Hello, do you think that this procedure may work on a 2005 honda element? thanks

[@Duffett413]

@760tone you bypass the dim function. All other functions will work and other components will not be affected.

[@incheon]

Will be doing this tomorrow if all my fuses are ok. I have a 99 and the cluster lights just went out. Thank you for this video!!!!

[@jeffsouth5416]

worked great for my 2001 honda odyessy. very easy fix. thanks!

[@EddiesProductions]

The one that came of my car was white and I grabbed another one but this box was blue and it had the same code but at the bottom it said CZ AZ and the Blue DMC had CX AX. Does it have to be the exact same for it to work?

[@oujerzy]

Do you know which wires it is to do the same thing on a 98-01 prelude?

[@brianollis79]

Thanks, I went out and did what you said and worked instantly

[@shannonsmith8116]

I was just hunting the dimmer switch.. Thanks for the video.. Helped me.

[@andrewmapes8595]

I have the same problem with my 98 civic, will this work for the civic as well??

[@burtonkidd]

oh damn! So on my gmc sierra, an after market deck got put in and im assuming this is the problem also. What wires am i looking for ground and power?

[@problem417]

I tried it on a 98 accord it worked great. Thanks a lot.

[@Yogangster1995]

Ok, so my lights somewhat do light up, most of the speedometer lights up, but the rest is very dim, and the odometer that shows how far you've driven is dark too. How do i fix that?

[@marktanguilig8731]

just bought me a 95 accord and i have the same problem, i checked all the fuses but there is no blown fuse at all..is this going to work at 95 accord?

[@gradyboi2]

I just did this in my 01 and it worked. Make sure you have the correct wires connected.

[@splashhp7276]

Would you recommend putting the after market radio back in after replacing multiplex? 1:23

[@aligncars10000]

So did you cut the wires and then add them together, or do the wires need to stay in place, and you added a wire between them?

[@computerkid1416]

I have a problem in my accord where the illumination lights that you replace in this video are fine, but the light for the gear D4 are out. Is that just another lightbulb I need to replace? And how do I do that? Thanks

[@renegadeskyline]

Got a question. Will multiplex units from different models but same years work for a 2000 honda crv?

[@dre4847]

Would this work on Acura vehicle as well??

[@aligncars10000]

I did this, and it worked great! Thanks a lot!

[@victorjimenez6321]

Fixed!!!!!! I got back all the dashborad ligths Thanks

[@abelsanchez1419]

Have this problem on a 96-98 civic, any help?

[@NitroGuyJH]

Thank you a heap of times! This worked but I accidentally put the wire in the pin with the red wire white stripe instead of white wire red stripe. Turned the lights on and they worked for about 30 seconds then went out? Where do those two wires end up?

[@toddtarr7595]

Just did it to my 99 coupe. A blue scotch lock wire connector worked perfect on mine. Just peel back some of that foam insulation so you can get the wires side by side.

[@chelseylvesstimmyandrex969]

Thanks u I'm glad I came across this video this was so easy to fix only took me like 5min

[@matthewgee7014]

Do you need to disconnect the battery to do this?

[@davehofferbert7416]

Hey bro, I was wondering if you had any idea what I could do for my 02 civic. I found a couple people that had same problem, and no answer still. Our right blinker light and check engine lights won't illuminate and that's it. But obviously it's kinda an important thing to have and trying to figure out what the deal is.. any info would be greatly appreciated 🙏

[@ytuberadjd7494]

Great Video. i have same problem with my Accrod 94 does it works with it ? plz let me know.. thanks

[@dav215pa]

vehix411, I have a 2002 Acura RL 3.5 with same problem, no dash lights but everything else is working fine. I checked all the fuses and they're all ok. Do you have any suggestions of possible fix? Thanks in advance!

[@KylePoni23]

Yeah I need to do this with my 04 Civic but the wiring harnesses are slightly different, they are horizontal for starters, I can't seem to find a red and red/white wire to do the bypass with,

[@poeta961]

Work done you save me money my friend thanks very much

[@MikeTheGamer77]

So what does it mean when I can see most of the speedometer but the side with the rpms and the temp guage is dark?

[@xerodav1911]

Bro i hope you can help me, 1999 accord coupe V6 , my dome light was working perfect untill today i put a led light to it, and it was working well, but today i take it of and some how when i was taking it of, i blow the 7.5 A interior light courtesy light, i replace it put the regular light and and all the lights work, but the dome light still in ( on ) position. it wont shut off, if i close the doors lef and right the doors lights will go off, but the dome light not. Is in the center position, what could be the problem it was working well before please can you help me tnxs

[@eduardoplacido2579]

Do the light out side turn off too cuz i have the same problem the inside dont light up the brake,headlights and turn signals work but when i turn the swich half way they dont work

[@coffee_64]

What is the function/name of the two wires you are jumping? I have a Civic that doesn't have the same colors.

[@jessicamartin4841]

So if I use a wire as you did with the paper clip.. How long will this last?

[@TaNcYoRa]

Hello, My car is 2000 Accord Coupe V6. I installed new radio. Turned lights on and some strange sound squeeked and that was it. My dashboard doesn't work, same problem. Trying to figure out where exactly the problem is but nobody tells me for sure. From internet I figure out I have to replace the MBCU, from shops they tell me to replace the cluster. What's the best way to diagnose the problem so I know what to fix/replace? Please contact me! Thanks!!!

[@YoWhoThisFool]

I'm sure this is the same for 2001 Civic LX coupe right? I put in a radio and something burn up and smoked but the radio works but my gauge lights quit. Thanks for the video. First one video that popped up. I love KZbin haha

[@tonykeever1]

You saved me--perfectly fixed the problem! How much do I owe you?😁

[@ranybarcelona9156]

does this idea will fix my honda crv 2002? I have blue color on the LEFT SIDE & YELLOW GREEN on thE RIGHT. PLS. HELP ME

[@beastlyboy9797]

I did exactly what you said with the paperclip and that was the problem, the lights came on with the bypass. Then i snipped it and ran the jumper wire between the two and now it wont work, is there something i'm missing? Any advice would be greatfully appreciated. Thank you

[@mikec140]

Is this the same method for a 99 Civic hatchback dx 1.6L?

[@rwills916]

You are friggin awesome! Thank you so much!

[@sparkey13346]

I have a 97 Honda Accord 2.2L and the wires are different colors than yours. Can you tell me what colors to connect to do this. And a link too. The top left where yours is red mine is black and where you have a red and white I have a green orange stripe with white dots.

[@christinedunlop559]

what year, ya it can work mine had different colors as well but I figured it out by doing the paperclip test, put one end of the paperclip in the dimmer pin usually red and try the first pin hole on the right side, not sure if this helps but it worked for me and mine was red wire to the green and red wire, good luck

[@Phenom2043]

would this work on a 96 civic coupe

[@dr00andrew]

what do you do to bypass that? You cut those two wires and connect them together?

[@samljer]

having this issue on 2002 accord v6 special edition. The video didnt work, any idea?

[@felplayvina]

hello I have 96 Acura 3.5 with the same problem it seeing the same end there is power at the same cable do you can help me please.

[@LJ_AF]

How did you guys do this for a long term fix? I used a decent gauge wire and some wire crimps/wire nuts and the wire got really hot and started smoking. I turned it off and could hardly stand to touch the wire nut/crimped fitting. I followed the video to a T. Pretty simple.

[@victorjimenez6321]

I have the same problem but with my '02 Odyssey, this fix will work for me? Thanks in advance

[@erickmonforte1906]

Hi I have a 2011 Honda accord and I was trying to install some LEDs under my dashboard and I was trying to get them work by connecting them to the overhead light and I made a rookie mistake the -&+ touched and the ligth doesn't work no more neither the a/c does that has to do anything with the a/c because they stopped working the same day

[@vigorstyle916chino]

do you think it will affect the electric components of the vehicle?

[@americanfreedom6417]

Nailed it. The dash light fuse is good. Has aftermarket radio

[@MeekoTrickshotz]

does it work on 2000 civic ex. I just installed headunit. and my dash light doesn't work. the instrument fuse 7.5a was blown I replaced it and it still doesn't work. how do I fix it?

[@sdg100100]

Nicely nicely done sir - great video!

[@zanefarrar8417]

Awesome, I’d rather use the same gauge wire but thanks for the help!

[@oscarmarquez2001]

Hey what would happen if you just leave the paper clip in for a little until I get a control computer because I don’t want to strip the wires

[@hmoobnyoboz]

I change my head unit to an after market one n blew my instrument cluster on my crv. When I turn the lights on it doesn't light up n when I indicate left or right both indicators come on. Will the paper clip help with my problem or should I buy a new instrument cluster..?? HELP!! Driving in the dark!!

[@renelopez1267]

I have the same problem on my 03 civic lx I installed an aftermarket radio and the dimmer(orange) wire was mistakenly connected during the installation and now I don’t have dash lights on Half of the dashboard I check fuses ,relays and also tried to bypass it with the red and black & red on my dash and didn’t work When my headlights are off the dash is on When I turn my headlights on the dash lights goes out Need help please

[@wescharles4172]

Thanks a lot my car have the same issue just fix it....Thanks again....

[@TitsMcGee401]

Thanks a lot !! You just saved me lots of money!! :D

[@paulconnors9255]

Is it the same wiring on a 91 accord?

[@blackotheblack]

thank you man. Just fix this problem. You save me this money man

[@VirgilMr1]

I have a 98 civic. what color wires do i put together to by pass this problem.?

[@a510592]

Will this work on a 99 acura tl?

[@user-vg8yz5fg5i]

is the multiplex responsible only for the dimmer?

[@jesusmurillo9479]

How will this work on a 2000 civic? Mine doesn’t have a white wire

[@NS408]

THANK YOOOUUU!!!!!! My lights went out the other day & I didn't know what to do

[@mchlvillegas]

to whom it mayconcern my sons 2000 Honda Accord instruments panel light went out so he looked it up and he found out the problem .buy looking it up on Uribe. I just wanted to thank you for taken the time and posting it in Uribe it actually worked.my son is a bright and talented young man so I showed him how to repair it by using a small speaker wire and a paper clip and we fix it .it saved us a lot of time and money, Good job for the person who posted that on Uribe Thank you

[@alfredoavila8719]

it work on my car now all lights on instrument cluster are on thank you

[@zawart233]

Alfredo Avila what you did .. did u put a paper clip

[@400exrider92]

Well that’s helpful!! I don’t think that’s my problem on mine even tho I have an aftermarket radio. If I hit my Custer a few times mine will work again till I hit a few bumps and it’ll go out but I’ll def try this and see what happens since it’s easy enough lol

[@Shelisa-creates9834]

2002 Honda accord cpe.My speedometer lights went out but when I tilt the cluster forward and the pressure is put on the wires becuase of the dashboard, the lights come on.

[@vangsta12]

does that work with 99 honda odyssey too and where will the computer unit box be in a odyssey?

[@compagotv]

worked for me 99 Accord 2 Dr 4-cyl thanks

[@537R4HC]

i have this problem with my 93 del sol :( any idea? how to fix?

[@D.Pierson]

Would this work on a 05 honda civic dx

[@StrugglaREP]

Do you have any other DIY's to how to fix if NONE of the guages move? I have a 1993 Honda Accord and none of the gauges show the right reading.. Really sucks Also the light doesn't work on it anymore..

[@xelementzgaming7171]

My 2003 dash turns in perfect when my car turns on, but when I turn in my headlights, as soon as I turn the switch toward the parking lights the das turns off! Can I do something like this ?? Thanks

[@Usmanthemecano]

Mine works except for the odometer light and clock light. Could be just bad bulbs?

[@camarodude98]

Thanks so much! Worked like a charm!