How to change a gear shifter light on a 2003 honda accord

i was looking around couldnt find any videos on how to change this light out so i figured it out then showed how i did it to to maybe help someone out if i could:) PLEASE CLICK thumbs up if helpful thanks

[@taipeiracer]

Terrific video. Just did this job in my '04 Accord LX, and here is an addendum: 1) You can do this job (in an '04) without any tool. Lift up the ashtray cover and pull on the gear selector cover. It's snapped on. 2) You don't need to take off the gear selector piece completely. Just lift it up high enough to access the light. 3) You can use a LED light bulb, which will last forever. I got mine from superbrightleds. Part # is 74-CWHP3.

[@doverpara-tech4090]

Thanks for putting this video up, my wife was nagging at me for months about fixing her shifter light and I didnt want to have to pay someone to do it.

[@mstielau]

Thanks for posting this! My wife has been trying to tell me that the gearshift light on our '03 EX is burned out, and I kept telling her "Nahhh... there was never a light in there". Guess I was wrong! ;-) Looks like I'll be changing the bulb this weekend. Thanks again!

[@acollierr17]

I recently got my first car, a 2004 Honda Accord EX. I had a strong feeling something was off when I shifted gears, and there was no light. Looks like I'm right, and I'll be adding that to my list of lights to replace in my car. Thanks for this video!

[@thomasruane3518]

Works perfect. I have a 2005 and it is just like this. Advanced Auto looked the bulb up in their systen and they said 2721 and that fit and worked fine. Thanks for this video.

[@trevorrdavies]

I just followed this video for my 2003 Accord EX-L. I lived with no lights on the gear shift for several years but found this video and saw how easy it would be to fix. Everything looks the same except you need to disconnect the seat heater switches before lifting the chrome cover off. I could not find the Sylvania light but found a similar Phillips light at Pep Boys. 5.99 for two bulbs. It is important to remember to turn the headlights on to test the fix. I wasted half an hour because I forgot such an obvious step. Thanks for posting.

[@MrBanacek]

Thanks Joe. It's an old post, but still excellent information.

[@frankdebiase1674]

Thanks for posting this. It helped me out.

[@joelester5572]

My pleasure glad i could help:)

[@hotboykc4u]

thanx so much for this video every shop pep boys and honda was trying to charge 75.00 a hour xxxx i did it my self 4.99 for the bulb @ auto zone i used bulb 2721 LL i have a 2003 accord coupe ex

[@joaquincorrea7320]

Hey kc, is your light still up and running? I have an accord 04, light just went off and it seems that 2721LL is the best fit according to sylvania's website.

[@joelester5572]

Your welcome:) glad I could help

[@ulixalvarous1609]

thanks bro, you've helped me a lot

[@05bagwell]

You saved me $80 . Thank you very much for taking the time to post this video.

[@chriscjc8868]

+05bagwell Wow ,Who was going to charge you $80 to change this Bulb ?? Unreal ..... Its easy to do and cost $5 for 2 of them ....

[@05bagwell]

+Chris CJC The Honda dealership. The bulb was cheap ... the labor was $75. I ended up watching your video , buying a pack of 10 bulbs off Amazon and doing it myself. Thanks again.

[@joelester5572]

Well I'm glad it helped you

[@XZAYLO]

thanks!!! tried looking everywhere for this. what bulb does it use?

[@joelester5572]

your very welcome im glad it helped

[@droopy761]

Thank you Joe, nice video

[@joelester5572]

Your very Welcome thanks for watching

[@evalaviva]

Thank you for the great video. I'm just worried about cracking the cover, then having to buy an cover panel. I went out and bought a Trim Removal Tool Set, cost about $15.00 and I bought a Sylvania Long Lift Bulb 2721 LL. I have a Honda Accord, 2003, EX, automatic. This video was a little helpful as well. It all came to together well. I was successful at changing the bulb without cracking the panel. I saved myself about $50.00 doing it myself, including the items I bought. The bulb recommended by Joe Lester didn't fit, and I had to buy another bulb, the auto store would not let me return it. Cost for 2 sets of bulbs, $13.00.

[@bobruletka243]

If u crack panel it costs 5 dollars at junk yard or 15 new online

[@kenbrown3740]

Excellent video! Thank you.

[@CDcranstonRI]

Great video.Thank you very much.

[@GAIKUGEN]

Good video thanks. Left a thumbs up

[@joelester5572]

Your very welcome glad it helped

[@Latkins1228]

Thanks for the DIY Video.

[@chriscjc8868]

The Bulb you said fits this is the wrong one. I am glad i tried to install it in the parking lot before i went back home. I returned it . The correct part # is 2721LL ...

[@joelester5572]

Sorry about that I just said the same bulb I used in mine sorry for the inconvenience.

[@allenackerman2997]

Thanks for heads up

[@F9000LIi]

Could you please upload a video on how to replace the liscense plate's lights?

[@brianturner914]

Thank you!!

[@michaellorenson2997]

Excellent, thanks!

[@jessharmon6771]

Thank you so much

[@iset73]

Thanks very much.

[@HaimGreen]

Any green light needs to be on the gear shifter panel when its on D or R?

[@ambitions21]

Do you think this would work for the 99 accord lx?

[@krayzietrini3277]

If I can suggest, any one who wants do this look for led's. The led's shine brighter and looks better. Also more colors, Look for t5 smd leds. I have a honda civic, so the size might be different compared to 6gen accord. They look a million times better than incandescent bulbs.

[@anseralim62]

helpful....thanks

[@prtmanprtGod]

thanks

[@joelester5572]

sullivan light bulb 73 LL is what i used..

[@darondouglas6160]

73 LL did not work for my 03 Accord EXL with heated seats but the 2721 LL did. Thanks for the video I love KZbin and everyone that posts helpful things about Hondas!!

[@joelester5572]

I think it will but i am not sure sorry i couldn't help

[@kman915]

What about an 8th gen Honda Civic? Mine is a 2006 Hybrid

[@annakmeneses]

Will this technique work for a 2005 HONDA Civic LX model as well? I went to the dealership and they told me the part is like $12, but the labor is a bit over $100. :(

[@krayzietrini3277]

+annakmeneses Yes, never do it at Honda they overcharge. The process is faster and easier in 7gen civic.

[@StarTrooper47]

when I use the flat head on my friends I broke the plastics you're supposed to use a special tool proper to pop off the plastics or they will break FYI

[@ELKINKNIGHT935]

+StarTrooper47 I used a flat head today and mine didn't break. I started from the bottom and not the side though

[@tdsrk]

Will this work on an 08 accord I tried looking everywhere but no answers.....

[@407bryyjaun]

Where can I get a light

[@ashwin.m]

Can anyone pls tell me. What is bulb / led that fits 2005 Honda Accord LX ? Item model number?

[@codycanepacody4259]

Ashwin M

[@missael1601]

I changed the shifter light but its not turning on. Could it be a fuse or electrical problem?

[@shavonsmith9194]

hey I have a question Do anyone know why my shifting gears lights isn't working also my steering wheel controls and lights on the control isn't working .. I was thinking its just the fuse but I just don't know can anyone help me.?

[@joelester5572]

+Shavon Smith i actually don't know whats wrong on that, I'm having the same problem and haven't fixed it yet.

[@budster1966]

+Shavon Smith Don't think there are any lights for the steering wheel controls !

[@joelester5572]

I think it would it would be really close not sure tho never actually worked on a 99 sorry i could be more helpful

[@neojoneswd]

if was an ok video.

[@F9000LIi]

Could you please upload a video on how to replace the liscense plate's lights?