Dash lights

[Eric Geiger]

i know that the dash bulbs are 12v 3w but what is the model number when purchasing at the store or online.
like how brake and turn signals are 1156 or 1157?  is there a quick and easy reference for the dash lights number?
i want to look into getting LED bulbs maybe to make mine brighter as well without adding any extra heat or draw on the wires.
Thanks

On May 27, 2013, at 10:13 AM, Don B Laughton wrote:
> Easy first step, removed and inspect the condition of bulbs. With them out of the meters, but still attached to the harness, ground them one by one.  They should all have the same brightness. 2. Check the gauge ground wire for corrosion and tightness.
> 3. I may be wrong, but I believe the bulb socket has its own connection to the wire harness. Again check for corrosion and tightness. Yes, the inside of the meter can get "foggy", but all should be about the same. So, start with the bulb, socket and wiring.
> Best wishes
> Sent from my iPhone
> On May 27, 2013, at 6:54 AM, "bobs600honda" rjamesblues@...
> > wrote:
> > Any way to use a brighter bulb for tach? At night, very dim and hard to see.
> > --- In
> > 2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
> > , wrote:
> > > And, if you have the gauge out, pop off the lens, and paint the pointer/hand
> > > on the dial. Really simple to do. Tape off the center (cut as necessary)
> > > use a sheet of paper (cut to the center) and put it under the pointer. I
> > > like the florescent or hot orange in the model spray can. These small can's
> > > hold just enough to do the job and now your dials look like new.
> > > Bill
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From:
> > 2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
> > > [mailto:
> > 2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
> > ]On Behalf Of lyletrudell
> > > Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 7:11 AM
> > > To:
> > 2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
> > > Subject: [2cylinderhondas] Re: Dash lights
> > > Dont forget to clean the lens when you have the gauge out.
> > > Remove the 4 small phylips screws that hold the spring clips in.
> > > Pull the plastic face off and clean up.
> > > Sand/polish the spring clips and grease.
> > > Lyle
> > > --- In
> > 2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
> > , "lyletrudell"
> > > wrote:
> > > > I have my dash out right now. Like Miles said, they come out the front.
> > > The problem is the spring clips that hold the gauge in gets surface rust on
> > > them, making it hard to remove. The clips have a raised bump on them to keep
> > > the gauge tight. You could take 1/8 x 1/2 flat stock from Home depot, grind
> > > an angle on it and bend to make a little pry bar, make 2. Wrap a little tape
> > > around the part that touches the dash. Put some grease on the clips when you
> > > put them back.
> > > > Good luck.
> > > > Lyle
> > > > --- In
> > 2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
> > , "feltonminicycle"
> > > wrote:
> > > > > The gauges pry out from the front. I use a small brad remover or a
> > > screwdriver. Care should be taken to not gouge the dash or sides of gauges.
> > > > > Miles
> > > > > --- In
> > 2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
> > , "nicholas_riopelle2001"
> > > wrote:
> > > > > > Can someone tell me how to remove the speedo, and idiot light
> > > cluster
> > > > > > so that I can put in a brighter bulb? I can barely see the speedo
> > > > > > numbers at night. All help is appreciated.

[richmccolman]

Speaking of dash lights, I'm wondering how bright or dim the dash lights -- specifically the speedo, tach and fuel gauge back-lights are supposed to be on the z600. Mine are only visible when it gets just about completely dark outside. Quite a bit fainter that on any other car I've had. I don't recall the fuel gauge and speedo back-lights on the 600 sedan I owned being this faint, but then again, that was ~30 years ago, so memory fades. By comparison, the voltage gauge I've added is a lot brighter than the tach, speedo and fuel gauge back-lights.
BTW, the turn signals and bright headlight beam indicator are plenty bright (as was the brake condition indicator before it burned out). It's just the back-lights for the original equipment gauges that are relatively faint.
Richard

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2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
, Eric Geiger wrote:
> i know that the dash bulbs are 12v 3w but what is the model number when purchasing at the store or online.
> like how brake and turn signals are 1156 or 1157? is there a quick and easy reference for the dash lights number?
> i want to look into getting LED bulbs maybe to make mine brighter as well without adding any extra heat or draw on the wires.
> Thanks
> On May 27, 2013, at 10:13 AM, Don B Laughton wrote:
> Easy first step, removed and inspect the condition of bulbs. With them out of the meters, but still attached to the harness, ground them one by one. They should all have the same brightness. 2. Check the gauge ground wire for corrosion and tightness. 3. I may be wrong, but I believe the bulb socket has its own connection to the wire harness. Again check for corrosion and tightness. Yes, the inside of the meter can get "foggy", but all should be about the same. So, start with the bulb, socket and wiring. Best wishes
> Sent from my iPhone
> On May 27, 2013, at 6:54 AM, "bobs600honda" > wrote:
> Any way to use a brighter bulb for tach? At night, very dim and hard to see.
> --- In
2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
, wrote:
> > And, if you have the gauge out, pop off the lens, and paint the pointer/hand
> > on the dial. Really simple to do. Tape off the center (cut as necessary)
> > use a sheet of paper (cut to the center) and put it under the pointer. I
> > like the florescent or hot orange in the model spray can. These small can's
> > hold just enough to do the job and now your dials look like new.
> > Bill
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From:
2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com

> > [mailto:
2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
]On Behalf Of lyletrudell
> > Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 7:11 AM
> > To:
2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com

> > Subject: [2cylinderhondas] Re: Dash lights
> > Dont forget to clean the lens when you have the gauge out.
> > Remove the 4 small phylips screws that hold the spring clips in.
> > Pull the plastic face off and clean up.
> > Sand/polish the spring clips and grease.
> > Lyle
> > --- In
2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
, "lyletrudell"
> > wrote:
> > > I have my dash out right now. Like Miles said, they come out the front.
> > The problem is the spring clips that hold the gauge in gets surface rust on
> > them, making it hard to remove. The clips have a raised bump on them to keep
> > the gauge tight. You could take 1/8 x 1/2 flat stock from Home depot, grind
> > an angle on it and bend to make a little pry bar, make 2. Wrap a little tape
> > around the part that touches the dash. Put some grease on the clips when you
> > put them back.
> > > Good luck.
> > > Lyle
> > > --- In
2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
, "feltonminicycle"
> > wrote:
> > > > The gauges pry out from the front. I use a small brad remover or a
> > screwdriver. Care should be taken to not gouge the dash or sides of gauges.
> > > > Miles
> > > > --- In
2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
, "nicholas_riopelle2001"
> > wrote:
> > > > > Can someone tell me how to remove the speedo, and idiot light
> > cluster
> > > > > so that I can put in a brighter bulb? I can barely see the speedo
> > > > > numbers at night. All help is appreciated.