Re: Tiny instrument bulbs in 1991 Accord
 

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


"Mark" <anon40629@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1168797640.35526@bubbleator.drizzle.com...
> "jim beam" <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote:
>>
>> 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
>
>

Re: Tiny instrument bulbs in 1991 Accord
 

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


"Mark" <anon40629@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1168797640.35526@bubbleator.drizzle.com...
> "jim beam" <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote:
>>
>> 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
>
>

Re: Tiny instrument bulbs in 1991 Accord
 

Mark wrote:
> 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
=================================

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'

Re: Tiny instrument bulbs in 1991 Accord
 

Mark wrote:
> 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
=================================

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'

Re: Tiny instrument bulbs in 1991 Accord
 

Mark wrote:
> 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
=================================

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'

Re: Tiny instrument bulbs in 1991 Accord
 

Mark wrote:
> 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
=================================

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'

Check out the Sylvania website
 

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

Mark wrote:
> 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
>
>

Check out the Sylvania website
 

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

Mark wrote:
> 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
>
>

Check out the Sylvania website
 

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

Mark wrote:
> 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
>
>

Check out the Sylvania website
 

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

Mark wrote:
> 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
>
>