Thanks Mike! Not only does your solution work well, it lasts FOREVER! I watched this video and fixed my dash lights about 5 years ago. I haven't had any problems since. I'm sorry it took me so long to say thank you. The least I can do is vouch for you and let the world know that your fix is permanent! Thanks again!
MIke, Just bought a 2001 Accord for my daughter (new driver first car). Driving it home it got dark and of course the instrument lights did not work. A mile from home I ran out of gas!! I could not see the gauge. My boys were in the chase car so they brought me back a can of gas. Anyways, I was thrilled to find your video. My 2001 had the EXACT same cracked solider joint. The fix was exactly like your video. A thousand thanks for taking the time to make this video. You are a good person!! Dave
I have a 2000 Honda Accord with an after market radio that was installed about 5 years ago. Since the day I had the radio installed, my dash lights turned off intermittently. The only solution was to bang on the dash until the dash lights came back on, but not anymore. I followed the instructions in your video and fixed the problem! I can't thank you enough! You saved me hundreds of dollars! God bless!
Hours and hours spent looking for solutions to this exact problem. I didn't want to take on this problem until I had a nudge in the right direction. I appreciate your time and effort. You just saved me a very expensive trip to the mechanic :). CHEERS!
I failed at what was to be my final attempt to fix this 5 year old problem. After searching my phone while sitting in my torn apart car with raw emotion running down my cheeks for 3 hours, I saw this video and it gave me a new sense of purpose. Thank you sir!
After messing with the multiplex module, doing bypassing wires and doing all crazy things for more than a month... You came up with the best solution ever. I just did it and my instrument panel is back to life! Thank YOU!
I had the exact problem in my 2000 Accord and I used this video to help me solder the same joint that was bad, which fixed the issue! This was my first solder job ever and it went well; I already had a cheap soldering kit I had bought for a seperate project. It was a very quick fix with the proper equipment (flathead screw driver, phillips head stubby screwdriver, soldering gun). Thanks for your helpful video!
Saved me hundreds of dollars. Thank you so much!!! Fixed my 2000 accord V6. Had in and out odometer display as well as no back lights. First few pins on the odometer were cracked, solder and fixed!
Hi Mike. This was amazing. The odometer on my 2001 v6 accord was rarely displaying the mileage correctly. I watched your video and the took my gauge cluster out to see if it was the same issue. Indeed it was. The first few pins had cracked solder joints. I hadn't used a solder gun in over 20 years (built RC cars as a kid) but figured it was worth a shot. Couldn't get any worse. I ordered a cheap soldering iron and very thin solder. I think it was .020. The thinnest I could find. I melted the existing solder and put on a tiny bit extra while being careful not to overlap. The whole process took me about 45 minutes. My odometer is now working like new. Thank you!!!! BTW, no idea why you got a a few thumbs down on this. Guess you can't please everyone when it comes to free useful information!
Thank you so much for this tutorial, I had the same issue with the lights going out and the odometer looking scrambled. I've never soldered anything in my life, but I went online and bought a $20 kit, spent a few minutes watching videos on beginners soldering, and then followed your video. I was quite nervous about trying this, about in under an hour I took the dashboard out, soldered it the same pin (it was clear which pin was bad on mine as it was cracked and blackish), and put it back in. Thank you!
What an awesome diagnosis and explanation for the exact problem that I was experiencing with my 2000 Accord EX. Unfortunately it was my fault for the cracked solder joint due to sloppy and careless removal of the instrument cluster prior to changing a few burnt out bulbs. Mike, you are da man and your video saved me a couple hundred bucks that I was about to spend on a new instrument panel. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and knowledge!
Thanks Mike! My wife's 2000 Accord had the same problem. The dealership said we needed to replace the circuit board for $600. I followed your video instructions and sure enough there was a fractured solder joint on the power feed. Reflowed the solder on that joint and snapped the assembly back in the dash. I hit the switch and we have dash lights again. I think it took longer getting my tools and soldering stuff set up than it did to take the gauge assembly out and put it back.
You’re the best! I had the exact same problem on my 2001 Accord where the gauges would sometimes illuminate when I turned on the headlights and sometimes not. Turned out to be that cracked soldering joint just like yours. Thanks a ton!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! 3 years ago paid a dealer $100 to tell me I need a new circuit board which is something like $500. Been whacking it ever since but it finally died. Didn't have to remove the circuit board from the assembly to do this. Noticed a crack and soldered it. Works great now.
Mike, this is a great video. I watched it a while back but never did it bc I don't like running the risk of messing up something. Got tired of dark gauges at night, followed this video yesterday, and it was a success! I appreciate the help, great stuff!
THANKS FOR THE TIP MIKE,I REPAIRED MY 2001 ACCORD DASH LIGHTS AND ODOMETER.THERE WERE 2 COLD SOLDER JOINTS THAT WERE CRACKED,#1 PIN FOR LIGHTS,#3 PIN FOR ODOMETER.LIKE YOU I HAD TO USE A MAGNIFING GLASS TO SEE THE CRACKS IN THE BOARD.ITS GOOD AS NEW,THANKS AGAIN.
1 of 2 Outstanding video, Michael. Your diagnostic technique is, IMO, the proper way to determine a problem. However, I could get no further than the removal of the trim's top two screws and the dislodgement of the top and top-corners of the trim to my wife's 2002 Honda Accord. I found it impossible to slide the bottom portion of the trim towards me as there's nothing to grab onto. I've tried, carefully, to use a flat-tipped screwdriver to pry the sides and bottom inward while pulling the top
Thanks so much i had the same problem on my 2000 honda accord and nothing was helping. You are the first to help me thanks so much!!! Now i can drive legally
Great video! My lights all went out and this video helped me fix everyone of them! All together it took less than one hour to fix them! Thanks Michael!
This is an excellent video. Thank you. My 2000 Accord had the exact same problem: cracked solder joint. On a very cold day my dashboard lights worked fine, but most of the time drove around without any dashboard lights. I like your fix because I get to keep the cars original miles. A used instrument cluster will have different miles.
You did a great video video. You spoke clearly, slowly and very detailed. I don't know how to do all the sawterring (SPELLED WRONG)l THIS IS EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM THAT IM HAVING NOW. Before I would lightly bang on the exterior of my dashboard and the lights like the speedometer would come back on. However, they don't anymore. This just happened a couple of days ago.
Wow, I've been fiddling with this problem for years. Tried the paperclip "bridge" seen on other posts without success. Kept playing with the connector clip as I could tell this was the issue. This was the fix! Thanks so much!
Thank you so much for posting this! Had the exact problem and kept getting the run around from different mechanics. You saved me some money and it wasn't that difficult. Thanks!
Grateful to you, MT, for your video on this topic. Had the same issues, and what you shared cut right to the source of the issue and repair that mattered. Got the solder contacts touched up, and lights and odometer now function reliably again. Thank you for making a difference here.
Thanks Michael... This was the same exact problem on my Accord 2001 and I had one solder cracked. It was the top left corner solder for me and after I had my friend fix the solder the instrument cluster display lighting worked like a charm
That's quite common of a problem when that gen. Accord has a crank/no start condition... The main relay up under the drivers side dash has cracked solder points, and with that too, I just took it apart and re-soldered the cracked points (I did them all to be sure) making sure I didn't leave any solder bridges when I was done. That was a couple yrs ago and it still works perfectly to this day.
Excellent to see this video...it's 2022, I have the 2000 Accord with this EXACT issues, and avoided focusing on its repair for fear of the expense. Now it doesn't seem so daunting. However, I'm 70, probably won't be interested in soldering this myself, so I need to know... 1-do I need to take this to a dealer (or reputable Honda repair person) to fix this? 2-if I can't stand the dealer estimate, do I look for someone who does vehicle electrical system repair, as a specialty, or is that not necessary? 3-if the dealer's estimate is "doable" shall I request that they change all the bulbs in the cluster while in there? I love this Accord, looks like I can get another 100K from it (it's at 189K now and worth this repair). Thanks!
For some reason, the turn signal indicators on the cluster do not eliminate when in use, but the turn signal lights do work in the headlight tail lights. They just don’t light up on the indicators, letting me know they’re blinking. I hear the relay clicking and this also happens when I engage the emergency button since they are connected to each other I don’t know what the problem is other than checking fuses. I am waiting for those to be delivered so I can see if that’s a problem they checked refuses they seem to be working. They do need to be changed though. I did add glow gauges to the cluster. I had to modify it, but I did not tap into anything in the cluster assembly just tapped in the fuse so When I turn on the instrument panel lights, the blow gauges also turned on as well. I’m wondering if that could be an issue maybe with the wiring I don’t know confused done it any solutions or ideas? I would much appreciate it. I know this video is old. Hopefully this gets to you anyways hope you’re doing well ever since. peace.
It could be the indicator bulbs are burnt out. I know some of the bulbs are serviceable and worth looking into it as it could be somewhat of a simple fix. repair.
I have the same problem with my '99 Acura TL. After watching this video I'll do some better investigating. Thanks a lot for such a straightforward and informative video.
I too have had exactly the same problems and was also told that a new circuit board was needed. Thank you so much for posting this. I wonder if my dimmer switch is bad as well... No dimming action , and I've lost my tail lights. I had a similar problem with my daughter's Mazda.
Good troubleshooting. From an electronics tech POV I would have checked it out before buttoning it up. I have same issue with my wife's car. I'll check the connector. Thanks.
Excellent work troubleshooting. I would have soldered a piece of wire over the cracks. I have the lights problem, haven't seen the odometer issue yet but I will look at it for sure.
2 of 2 but, no luck. I'm afraid I will break the trim. Could you show us or tell us how you successfully slid the bottom trim? Thanks! Liked and subscribed.
You could narrow it down by grabbing only the male side connected to the panel and try to keep the pigtail as steady as possible. If it goes on and off it is probably a solder joint on the back side of the connector (solder joints on the back side) if not, move out to the actual connection of the two connectors etc...
Sir, this is excellent vid. I want to put white gauges I have the same car, my concern based on some of my research is that you have to be careful when you unplugged the cluster cables like you did to take out the cluster they say some cars are made to reset the odometer to 0? Did you find when you installed plugged it back the odometer was not reset? I don't want to unplug anything until i know my odometer will not get reset. Thanks
Hi Mike thanks for your video. I did the same thing you did but when I put everything back together I notice that the SRS stays on any idea how to reset this light?
you have to jump something under the dash, if you go to the accord forums there are instructions there. I recall having to put a paper clip in and take it out and then reinsert, but it did it.
why your lower fuel light does not come on when you first put the key into the ignition. it is the bulb or it may be the same problem,i have some similar problem but the bulb works...
Hi this was amazing. Tell me have u had any problems with the maintenance light going out. When I use the knob to clear it is not working. The dealerCan't clear it
I'm currently experiencing the same problem, both the dash light and the side marker lights of the headlights don't work when I turn the light switch once. What do you suggest? Does it have to do with the main relay?
2005 Saturn Ion, my Instrument Cluster just started going completely bonkers on me. Say's 'Error', fuel gauge doesn't work.. than it works for a second, tach works most times, speedo sometimes, lights flashing like airbag, ebrake, oil, battery and everything else. Car starts fine, cruise control works, windows, lights, brights, A/C, heat, wipers, runs well.. Not Alternator, Not Battery... yes we have stupidly rough roads and I have a car stereo system.. only one JL 10 in a sealed box. I first thought it had to do with water I ran through on Sunday, but now kinda leaning towards soldering joints being cracked on instrument cluster. I ran through a couple huge puddles on sunday, no issues... Monday morning, started the car, fine. Hit a bump and shit went berzerk! Does this sort of 'Instrument Cluster' issue happen with most or all makes?? If so, should I attempt to pull the thing out and try to save myself $400?
Exactly the same problem on my honda accord 2000 EX. Some mechanic told me about the loose connections and told me to replace the instrument cluster. I don't have solden gun and its material so i guess replacing is the only option for me ;)
I have a 1999 Honda like the one in this video. I bought it with A/C and the cooling fans not working. I have replaced fuses, relays, even the controller behind the dash. Nothing has fixed. So what I have done , is found a power source inside the fuse box, and jump wires between the A/C relay and the Cooling fan relays. Now the fans work and the A/C. But I have to remove the jumper, when I park the vehicle less the fans continue to run and kill the battery. Can you help me.
Hi Michael, thank you for sharing this video, I would like to seek your help about my Honda Accord Cluster Gauges, I have removed the Gauges to clean the cluster but when I try to reinstall the Gauges back, it won't fit like before can you please help me on this regards.
Burhan Gilani - maybe I can help, as I've done this a number of times. The most common issue with reinstallation is getting the top connector on the upper right to clear the wiring harness that runs just above it. Use a flat screwdriver, or a plastic pry bar, and slide it in between where the connector and the harness are hitting together and gently push the harness up and back, so you can slide the connector past. I realize this is a month after your original post, so hopefully you would have solved this already!
Hey I change all my lights into blue leds but I am having trouble with my check engine light. The light will turn on and stay on with the led light in it but when I put a regular light bulb in it, it does not turn on at all and I need this to be fix for the computer can read whats the problem with my car and why it keeps stalling please help me
I did mine before it work then it went out again so i try to do it again i think i might of bridge them by accident now my transmission take a long time to shift the D 4 light blinking any idear on what i could do to get my car back running right???
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!!!
Thanks Mike! Not only does your solution work well, it lasts FOREVER! I watched this video and fixed my dash lights about 5 years ago. I haven't had any problems since. I'm sorry it took me so long to say thank you. The least I can do is vouch for you and let the world know that your fix is permanent! Thanks again!
MIke,
Just bought a 2001 Accord for my daughter (new driver first car). Driving it home it got dark and of course the instrument lights did not work. A mile from home I ran out of gas!! I could not see the gauge. My boys were in the chase car so they brought me back a can of gas. Anyways, I was thrilled to find your video. My 2001 had the EXACT same cracked solider joint. The fix was exactly like your video. A thousand thanks for taking the time to make this video. You are a good person!!
Dave
I have a 2000 Honda Accord with an after market radio that was installed about 5 years ago. Since the day I had the radio installed, my dash lights turned off intermittently. The only solution was to bang on the dash until the dash lights came back on, but not anymore. I followed the instructions in your video and fixed the problem! I can't thank you enough! You saved me hundreds of dollars! God bless!
Hours and hours spent looking for solutions to this exact problem. I didn't want to take on this problem until I had a nudge in the right direction. I appreciate your time and effort. You just saved me a very expensive trip to the mechanic :).
CHEERS!
I failed at what was to be my final attempt to fix this 5 year old problem. After searching my phone while sitting in my torn apart car with raw emotion running down my cheeks for 3 hours, I saw this video and it gave me a new sense of purpose. Thank you sir!
After messing with the multiplex module, doing bypassing wires and doing all crazy things for more than a month... You came up with the best solution ever. I just did it and my instrument panel is back to life!
Thank YOU!
I had the exact problem in my 2000 Accord and I used this video to help me solder the same joint that was bad, which fixed the issue! This was my first solder job ever and it went well; I already had a cheap soldering kit I had bought for a seperate project. It was a very quick fix with the proper equipment (flathead screw driver, phillips head stubby screwdriver, soldering gun).
Thanks for your helpful video!
Saved me hundreds of dollars. Thank you so much!!! Fixed my 2000 accord V6. Had in and out odometer display as well as no back lights. First few pins on the odometer were cracked, solder and fixed!
Hi Mike. This was amazing. The odometer on my 2001 v6 accord was rarely displaying the mileage correctly. I watched your video and the took my gauge cluster out to see if it was the same issue. Indeed it was. The first few pins had cracked solder joints. I hadn't used a solder gun in over 20 years (built RC cars as a kid) but figured it was worth a shot. Couldn't get any worse. I ordered a cheap soldering iron and very thin solder. I think it was .020. The thinnest I could find. I melted the existing solder and put on a tiny bit extra while being careful not to overlap. The whole process took me about 45 minutes. My odometer is now working like new. Thank you!!!! BTW, no idea why you got a a few thumbs down on this. Guess you can't please everyone when it comes to free useful information!
Saving money and time is always a good thing. Low cost repairs are great and fixing it your self is even better. Good job on the repair!
Thank you so much for this tutorial, I had the same issue with the lights going out and the odometer looking scrambled. I've never soldered anything in my life, but I went online and bought a $20 kit, spent a few minutes watching videos on beginners soldering, and then followed your video. I was quite nervous about trying this, about in under an hour I took the dashboard out, soldered it the same pin (it was clear which pin was bad on mine as it was cracked and blackish), and put it back in. Thank you!
What an awesome diagnosis and explanation for the exact problem that I was experiencing with my 2000 Accord EX. Unfortunately it was my fault for the cracked solder joint due to sloppy and careless removal of the instrument cluster prior to changing a few burnt out bulbs. Mike, you are da man and your video saved me a couple hundred bucks that I was about to spend on a new instrument panel. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and knowledge!
Many thanks Mike. I followed your instructions and fixed the cluster lights of my 2001 V6 Accord. You are my hero 🙏👍
Thanks Mike! My wife's 2000 Accord had the same problem. The dealership said we needed to replace the circuit board for $600. I followed your video instructions and sure enough there was a fractured solder joint on the power feed. Reflowed the solder on that joint and snapped the assembly back in the dash. I hit the switch and we have dash lights again. I think it took longer getting my tools and soldering stuff set up than it did to take the gauge assembly out and put it back.
You’re the best! I had the exact same problem on my 2001 Accord where the gauges would sometimes illuminate when I turned on the headlights and sometimes not. Turned out to be that cracked soldering joint just like yours. Thanks a ton!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! 3 years ago paid a dealer $100 to tell me I need a new circuit board which is something like $500. Been whacking it ever since but it finally died. Didn't have to remove the circuit board from the assembly to do this. Noticed a crack and soldered it. Works great now.
You did a GREAT job explaining your steps. Thank you for this detailed process, it was VERY helpful to us, we appreciate you!
Mike, this is a great video. I watched it a while back but never did it bc I don't like running the risk of messing up something. Got tired of dark gauges at night, followed this video yesterday, and it was a success! I appreciate the help, great stuff!
THANKS FOR THE TIP MIKE,I REPAIRED MY 2001 ACCORD DASH LIGHTS AND ODOMETER.THERE WERE 2 COLD SOLDER JOINTS THAT WERE CRACKED,#1 PIN FOR LIGHTS,#3 PIN FOR ODOMETER.LIKE YOU I HAD TO USE A MAGNIFING GLASS TO SEE THE CRACKS IN THE BOARD.ITS GOOD AS NEW,THANKS AGAIN.
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Outstanding video, Michael. Your diagnostic technique is, IMO, the proper way to determine a problem. However, I could get no further than the removal of the trim's top two screws and the dislodgement of the top and top-corners of the trim to my wife's 2002 Honda Accord. I found it impossible to slide the bottom portion of the trim towards me as there's nothing to grab onto. I've tried, carefully, to use a flat-tipped screwdriver to pry the sides and bottom inward while pulling the top
Thanks so much i had the same problem on my 2000 honda accord and nothing was helping. You are the first to help me thanks so much!!! Now i can drive legally
JL, I just fixed the dash light issue on my car by following this video. I had the unit completely out and it did NOT reset my odometer.
Great video! My lights all went out and this video helped me fix everyone of them!
All together it took less than one hour to fix them!
Thanks Michael!
This is an excellent video. Thank you. My 2000 Accord had the exact same problem: cracked solder joint. On a very cold day my dashboard lights worked fine, but most of the time drove around without any dashboard lights.
I like your fix because I get to keep the cars original miles. A used instrument cluster will have different miles.
You did a great video video. You spoke clearly, slowly and very detailed. I don't know how to do all the sawterring (SPELLED WRONG)l THIS IS EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM THAT IM HAVING NOW. Before I would lightly bang on the exterior of my dashboard and the lights like the speedometer would come back on. However, they don't anymore. This just happened a couple of days ago.
Thank You! I'm going to attempt replacing my own bulbs thanks to your instructions. They are nice and easy to follow.
wish I had all the tools this guy got.
Wow, I've been fiddling with this problem for years. Tried the paperclip "bridge" seen on other posts without success. Kept playing with the connector clip as I could tell this was the issue. This was the fix! Thanks so much!
Thanks Mike! I appreciate this tutorial very much. It made the job so much easier, and saved me $$! two thumbs up!
Thank you so much for posting this! Had the exact problem and kept getting the run around from different mechanics. You saved me some money and it wasn't that difficult. Thanks!
Grateful to you, MT, for your video on this topic. Had the same issues, and what you shared cut right to the source of the issue and repair that mattered. Got the solder contacts touched up, and lights and odometer now function reliably again. Thank you for making a difference here.
Thanks Michael... This was the same exact problem on my Accord 2001 and I had one solder cracked. It was the top left corner solder for me and after I had my friend fix the solder the instrument cluster display lighting worked like a charm
That's quite common of a problem when that gen. Accord has a crank/no start condition... The main relay up under the drivers side dash has cracked solder points, and with that too, I just took it apart and re-soldered the cracked points (I did them all to be sure) making sure I didn't leave any solder bridges when I was done. That was a couple yrs ago and it still works perfectly to this day.
Amazing tutorial! You help me out big time! By the way if you don't have a soldering gun, I bought one at Home Depot for 11 bucks.
Thank you.Because of this video I was able to fix my 1999 Honda accord heat gauge.
Excellent to see this video...it's 2022, I have the 2000 Accord with this EXACT issues, and avoided focusing on its repair for fear of the expense. Now it doesn't seem so daunting. However, I'm 70, probably won't be interested in soldering this myself, so I need to know...
1-do I need to take this to a dealer (or reputable Honda repair person) to fix this?
2-if I can't stand the dealer estimate, do I look for someone who does vehicle electrical system repair, as a specialty, or is that not necessary?
3-if the dealer's estimate is "doable" shall I request that they change all the bulbs in the cluster while in there?
I love this Accord, looks like I can get another 100K from it (it's at 189K now and worth this repair). Thanks!
Right as I got done commenting you figured it out. That's what I get for commenting while the video is still playing. Great job!
For some reason, the turn signal indicators on the cluster do not eliminate when in use, but the turn signal lights do work in the headlight tail lights. They just don’t light up on the indicators, letting me know they’re blinking. I hear the relay clicking and this also happens when I engage the emergency button since they are connected to each other I don’t know what the problem is other than checking fuses. I am waiting for those to be delivered so I can see if that’s a problem they checked refuses they seem to be working. They do need to be changed though. I did add glow gauges to the cluster. I had to modify it, but I did not tap into anything in the cluster assembly just tapped in the fuse so
When I turn on the instrument panel lights, the blow gauges also turned on as well. I’m wondering if that could be an issue maybe with the wiring I don’t know confused done it any solutions or ideas? I would much appreciate it. I know this video is old. Hopefully this gets to you anyways hope you’re doing well ever since. peace.
It could be the indicator bulbs are burnt out. I know some of the bulbs are serviceable and worth looking into it as it could be somewhat of a simple fix. repair.
I cannot thank you enough for posting this! I was able to fix my car using this video.
I have the same problem with my '99 Acura TL. After watching this video I'll do some better investigating. Thanks a lot for such a straightforward and informative video.
thanks so much for making and posting this video, fixed my problem and saved me a ton of money and time
Hey bro thanks for the help..my civic had almost the same problem..One question are you hispanic? You sound chicano but i apologize if you're not.
I too have had exactly the same problems and was also told that a new circuit board was needed. Thank you so much for posting this. I wonder if my dimmer switch is bad as well... No dimming action , and I've lost my tail lights. I had a similar problem with my daughter's Mazda.
VERY GOOD VIDEO,THE SOUND IS GOOD AND IS EASY TO UNDERSTAND. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE INFO!
Mike thanks for the cool vid .. helped me out with my 2001 honda .. thanks again
Thanks! Didn't know it was this easy!
Good troubleshooting. From an electronics tech POV I would have checked it out before buttoning it up. I have same issue with my wife's car. I'll check the connector. Thanks.
Great video! Thank you for taking the time to create and post this.
hey Mr.Michael nice job! very good video!!!!
Excellent work troubleshooting. I would have soldered a piece of wire over the cracks. I have the lights problem, haven't seen the odometer issue yet but I will look at it for sure.
this video is super helpful for when I replace my dash lights!
Born and raised in the Windy City. Your welcome, glad it helped you.
Thanks for the helpful infos it fixed my wife's car!!
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but, no luck. I'm afraid I will break the trim.
Could you show us or tell us how you successfully slid the bottom trim?
Thanks!
Liked and subscribed.
Michael Thornberry , very good video man! detailed and scientific
You could narrow it down by grabbing only the male side connected to the panel and try to keep the pigtail as steady as possible. If it goes on and off it is probably a solder joint on the back side of the connector (solder joints on the back side) if not, move out to the actual connection of the two connectors etc...
Sir, this is excellent vid. I want to put white gauges I have the same car, my concern based on some of my research is that you have to be careful when you unplugged the cluster cables like you did to take out the cluster they say some cars are made to reset the odometer to 0? Did you find when you installed plugged it back the odometer was not reset? I don't want to unplug anything until i know my odometer will not get reset. Thanks
Thanks. This seems to be the problem I might have. Fingers crossed this fixes it
Thanks for this helpful video!
Exactly what I needed!!! Thanks!!
Hi Mike thanks for your video. I did the same thing you did but when I put everything back together I notice that the SRS stays on any idea how to reset this light?
you have to jump something under the dash, if you go to the accord forums there are instructions there. I recall having to put a paper clip in and take it out and then reinsert, but it did it.
Great post ! ..... Nice clear instructions.
This fixed the problem. I'm not sure if this is a common problem or not.
have you had any more problems with the dash lights? or did this fix it?
my bulb for the odo miles is burnt out..is it a 194 bulb maybe out? it works just not at night
why your lower fuel light does not come on when you first put the key into the ignition.
it is the bulb or it may be the same problem,i have some similar problem but the bulb works...
Thanks for the nice comments! When you fix your car post back here and let us know how it went. Good luck to you!
Fantastic! Thanks for sharing this fix!
What is the little red light by your moon roof switch?
great video and fixed my problem!
Very helpful. Thank you for posting !
Great video.
Thanks Michael.
Hey I was wondering do you happen to know what are the size of the four large white instrument lights that you pointed out to change them
Great job on this one!!!!!
Hi this was amazing. Tell me have u had any problems with the maintenance light going out. When I use the knob to clear it is not working. The dealerCan't clear it
I'm currently experiencing the same problem, both the dash light and the side marker lights of the headlights don't work when I turn the light switch once. What do you suggest? Does it have to do with the main relay?
thanks you helped me understand a lot
2005 Saturn Ion, my Instrument Cluster just started going completely bonkers on me. Say's 'Error', fuel gauge doesn't work.. than it works for a second, tach works most times, speedo sometimes, lights flashing like airbag, ebrake, oil, battery and everything else. Car starts fine, cruise control works, windows, lights, brights, A/C, heat, wipers, runs well..
Not Alternator, Not Battery... yes we have stupidly rough roads and I have a car stereo system.. only one JL 10 in a sealed box.
I first thought it had to do with water I ran through on Sunday, but now kinda leaning towards soldering joints being cracked on instrument cluster. I ran through a couple huge puddles on sunday, no issues... Monday morning, started the car, fine. Hit a bump and shit went berzerk!
Does this sort of 'Instrument Cluster' issue happen with most or all makes?? If so, should I attempt to pull the thing out and try to save myself $400?
My 98 civic has the same problems will this work on it ?
Exactly the same problem on my honda accord 2000 EX. Some mechanic told me about the loose connections and told me to replace the instrument cluster. I don't have solden gun and its material so i guess replacing is the only option for me ;)
Wow the civics have the same problem too? I am not hispanic, I am a gringo. Dont worry no offense takin. Good job on the repair!
Thanks you sir! I was able to fix mine as well :)
I was able to fix mine as well thank you very much
I have a 1999 Honda like the one in this video. I bought it with A/C and the cooling fans not working. I have replaced fuses, relays, even the controller behind the dash. Nothing has fixed. So what I have done , is found a power source inside the fuse box, and jump wires between the A/C relay and the Cooling fan relays. Now the fans work and the A/C. But I have to remove the jumper, when I park the vehicle less the fans continue to run and kill the battery.
Can you help me.
I replaced the fuse and still no luck my twilights won’t come on either so I’ll have to try this
Good job on the repair!
Thanks
Hi Michael, thank you for sharing this video, I would like to seek your help about my Honda Accord Cluster Gauges, I have removed the Gauges to clean the cluster but when I try to reinstall the Gauges back, it won't fit like before can you please help me on this regards.
Burhan Gilani - maybe I can help, as I've done this a number of times. The most common issue with reinstallation is getting the top connector on the upper right to clear the wiring harness that runs just above it. Use a flat screwdriver, or a plastic pry bar, and slide it in between where the connector and the harness are hitting together and gently push the harness up and back, so you can slide the connector past. I realize this is a month after your original post, so hopefully you would have solved this already!
I got D4 light off do you know what size is that bulb??
Where did you get that magnifying glass?
Does the 2000 Honda Accord SE model cluster exactly the same like the EX? Or just similar?
will this work on the 2000 civic?
Hey I change all my lights into blue leds but I am having trouble with my check engine light. The light will turn on and stay on with the led light in it but when I put a regular light bulb in it, it does not turn on at all and I need this to be fix for the computer can read whats the problem with my car and why it keeps stalling please help me
how do you replace the dimmer switch?
I did mine before it work then it went out again so i try to do it again i think i might of bridge them by accident now my transmission take a long time to shift the D 4 light blinking any idear on what i could do to get my car back running right???
this is a common problem it aslo fixed my lights
You sir are the man
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!!!
otimo video
grato.
I would like to send you my cluster which needs repair. Can you do this?
Glad my vid helped you.