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Old 06-23-2010 | 12:43 PM
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I have a 02 Accord that has instument cluster problems. The left blinker light does not work and at night the lights in the cluster do not come on. Is there any way to find out which bulbs go to what on the back of this cluster. Any help pls Thanks.
 
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Old 06-23-2010 | 02:18 PM
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First thing is what model do you have?
Do you have a test light or multi meter to do some basic checks?
Have you checked fuses?
My first best guess is a problem in the combo switch, but I 'd rather prove it before replacing a part.
 
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Old 06-23-2010 | 03:28 PM
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I am sorry Its an 02 accord se. I had to replace the cluster because the speedo did not work it was sticking. Everything worked fine except the speedo. Now I have the lighting problem. It also works great but you just cant see the instuments at night. I do have a multimeter
 
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Old 06-25-2010 | 10:16 AM
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Few months ago, I had to remove the instrument panel to fix a burned out bulb. When I put the IP back, the light to the clock suddenly also burned out.
I noticed that when I plugged the IP's power connectors, there were sparks.
I think the clock's light bulb burned out b/c of the sparks.
You may have the same problem. Just swap the bulbs around to see if the bulbs are burned out and replace them.
If they continue to burn out, then you may have a short somewhere on the IP.
 
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