Tiny instrument bulbs in 1991 Accord

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Mark - 14 Jan 2007 15:45 GMT

Good morning.

My 1991 Accord uses a large number of Very Tiny Lightbulbs in the dashboard,
especially inside the audio component faceplates. Can anyone refer me to a
source for these bulbs, aside from the Honda dealer?

Thanks
-Mark

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Elle - 14 Jan 2007 16:17 GMT

Try searching at the online Honda OEM parts sites (great
illustrations, and similar prices, at both):

www.slhondaparts.com

www.hondaautomotiveparts.com

I nosed around looking for these little bulbs, but could not
turn them up quickly. Nonetheless, it's highly likely they
sell them. You can call during the normal workday.

> Good morning.
>
> My 1991 Accord uses a large number of Very Tiny Lightbulbs
> in the dashboard, especially inside the audio component
> faceplates. Can anyone refer me to a source for these
> bulbs, aside from the Honda dealer?

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jim beam - 14 Jan 2007 16:24 GMT

> Good morning.
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> Thanks
> -Mark

google.

for single items like this, it's cheaper to use the dealer. by the time
you're paid postage and handling online, while the bulb itself may be
cheaper, overall the process costs you much more. and you have to wait.

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Mark - 14 Jan 2007 18:00 GMT

> for single items like this, it's cheaper to use the dealer. by the time
> you're paid postage and handling online, while the bulb itself may be
> cheaper, overall the process costs you much more. and you have to wait.

Good point. However, I need enough of them for a complete
replacement (because tearing the dash apart more than once
is a pain in the butt.) Also, these bulbs have flexible leads and
are fitted into custom sockets, sort of like the modern Christmas
lights. I suspect that the dealer's substantial price (about five bucks
per bulb) may be mostly for the holder.

-Mark

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Woody - 14 Jan 2007 19:47 GMT

Many of the Odyssey owners are using Radio Shack bulbs. Do a search on the
www.odyclub.com forum for the RS part number.

>> for single items like this, it's cheaper to use the dealer. by the time
>> you're paid postage and handling online, while the bulb itself may be
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> -Mark

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motsco_ - 15 Jan 2007 01:06 GMT

> Good morning.
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> Thanks
> -Mark

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I get them by the fistfull at the wrecking yard. Various sizes. You put
them on the counter and the guy says "Ummmm, two bucks".

'Curly'

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Speedy Pete - 20 Jan 2007 04:44 GMT

Its cool. They have all the bulbs listed for every car. Most if not all
are available at Advance Auto Parts or other vendors listed in their
search page.

-SP

> Good morning.
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> Thanks
> -Mark

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