Weak instrument lights on one side only

[boca rat]

I have an issue where the cluster lights seem way weaker on the left side, and the light on/in the left knob of the AC head unit is off completely. This seems to fix itself after 30 minutes or so of driving.

Worrying because I can't easily read the temp and oil pressure gauges,

Has anyone else seen this? Loose or flakey bulb(s)? Are they easy to replace?

Thx

 

[Speedmaster]

I have that from time to time. I find a good whack to the side of the cowl goes a long way.

I am serious.

 

[boca rat]

Hey Morgan, funny you say that I tried it last night and it actually worked. So it's just the two of us!?!? )

 

[Speedmaster]

A whack is better than a three hour disassembly, I say.

 

[Jinks]

I have an issue where the cluster lights seem way weaker on the left side, and the light on/in the left knob of the AC head unit is off completely. This seems to fix itself after 30 minutes or so of driving.

Worrying because I can't easily read the temp and oil pressure gauges,

Has anyone else seen this? Loose or flakey bulb(s)? Are they easy to replace?

Thx

The bulbs in the cluster are easy to replace. If in fact that is the problem though it doesn't sound like it. But they are all located on the back of the cluster. The climate control though, that may need to go to BrianK.

 

[davidf]

I've had this issue for awhile now. Thanks for the heads up. I'm going to go in the garage now and do some whacking.:biggrin:

I have that from time to time. I find a good whack to the side of the cowl goes a long way.

I am serious.

 

[Speedmaster]

Hey now...

 

[boca rat]

Jinks, briank recently serviced that AC head unit. I need to watch for when this happens again and see if banging the cowl (sorry speedmaster couldn't resist!) also takes care of the AC lighting. Thanks

 

[nsxspdfreak]

I have an issue where the cluster lights seem way weaker on the left side, and the light on/in the left knob of the AC head unit is off completely. This seems to fix itself after 30 minutes or so of driving.

Worrying because I can't easily read the temp and oil pressure gauges,

Has anyone else seen this? Loose or flakey bulb(s)? Are they easy to replace?

Thx

The Climate Control Unit has right and left bulbs. They're located on the backside of the unit and can be replaced in matter of seconds once you remove the unit from the dash. The bulbs are available from Honda/Acura. My right side was out.
79670-SL0-A01 BULB, NEO-WEDGE (14V 100MA)

 

[boca rat]

Thanks for this, very useful info.

 

[nsxspdfreak]

No Problem. Glad to help.

 

[shawn110975]

this is happening a lot with NSx's that come into my shop lately the problem is the brightness adjuster located next to the pop up you headlights.

you need to open this switch get some sand paper 1000 grit and sand the 2 copper connections till they are bright and pretty, then the 2 prongs that actually make the connection
bend them out a little so they make a stronger connection when put back together.

banging and NSX doesn't fix anything its a placebo

 

[95nsxtc]

banging and NSX doesn't fix anything its a placebo

I bang her all the time and she seems to like it

 

[I_M_Legend]

The Climate Control Unit has right and left bulbs. They're located on the backside of the unit and can be replaced in matter of seconds once you remove the unit from the dash. The bulbs are available from Honda/Acura. My right side was out.
79670-SL0-A01 BULB, NEO-WEDGE (14V 100MA)

How exactly do you replace the bulbs once the unit is out?

 

[nsxspdfreak]

They're very easy to replace. Just turn the old bulb socket to release, install the new bulb and socket and turn to lock it in.

 

[I_M_Legend]

They're very easy to replace. Just turn the old bulb socket to release, install the new bulb and socket and turn to lock it in.

How do I access the bulbs? Do I pull the knobs off or open the face? How would I open the face panel?

 

[nsxspdfreak]

You have to remove the unit. The bulbs are on the back side. Page 20-43 in the service manual.

 

[I_M_Legend]

You have to remove the unit. The bulbs are on the back side. Page 20-43 in the service manual.

got it done, thanks!