Awesome post and thread to start. Thanks for the insight.
The Definitive Instrument Bulb Cross Reference
Here I will attempt to document and illustrate the bulbs that I believe are the after market replacements for the eight different bulb part numbers present in the instruments of the 2003-2006 Element. I'm sure some are also applicable to other years, so I'll give the Honda P/N's as well. Everyone seems to complain about the main cluster the most, so I'll start there.
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Illustrations #1 and #2 are Honda P/N's 35505-SCV-A01 and 35505-SCV-A11 respectively. There are many posts throughout this forum that state that the replacement bulb is #74. When I tried the #74, it didn't fit. I found that the #2721 fit correctly and was brighter.
The Switches.
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Illustrations #2 and #3 are Honda P/N's 35850-SCV-A01 and 35851-SCV-A01 respectively. They are simply a #7219 with a condom (colored filter), wire lead, "grain of wheat" bulb commonly found at Radio Shack as 272-1092. You will need to wrap the leads through the wedge, and remove and reuse the colored filter on the new bulb.
Illustration #4 is Honda P/N 35871-S3N-901. Unfortunately, it is a bulb that requires some leg work to procure. Bulb #8640, with a National Stock Number 6240-00-570-9884, can be procured online, or at an electronics parts house such as Ford Electronics here in SoCal. Being an NSN part means they will be manufactured for many, many years to support military equipment throughout the world. I have some extra #8640's if you're really in a pinch.
The Fog Switch.
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No P/N given for the bulb. However, it is the same as the Cruise Switch (condom included), #7219. See Above.
The Gear Selector. (Automatic Only)
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Illustration #1 is Honda P/N 35505-692-003
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There seems to be some disagreement about the T1.5 glass wedge bulb. See Above. I found the #2721 works for me. Others have found that the #74 also works.
The Heater Control.
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Once again, you will need to wrap the leads through the wedge.
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I haven't pulled the radio yet. But when I have a bulb outage, I'll report on that too.
There are also bulbs in the AUTO and MIRROR switches on the driver's door. They are soldered in place. I'm not that desperate yet.
So, there it is. I wish this information will save some of you from a costly trip to the dealer to change a $.99 bulb.
Illustrations #1 and #2 are Honda P/N's 35505-SCV-A01 and 35505-SCV-A11 respectively. There are many posts throughout this forum that state that the replacement bulb is #74. When I tried the #74, it didn't fit. I found that the #2721 fit correctly and was brighter.
The Switches.
Illustrations #2 and #3 are Honda P/N's 35850-SCV-A01 and 35851-SCV-A01 respectively. They are simply a #7219 with a condom (colored filter), wire lead, "grain of wheat" bulb commonly found at Radio Shack as 272-1092. You will need to wrap the leads through the wedge, and remove and reuse the colored filter on the new bulb.
Illustration #4 is Honda P/N 35871-S3N-901. Unfortunately, it is a bulb that requires some leg work to procure. Bulb #8640, with a National Stock Number 6240-00-570-9884, can be procured online, or at an electronics parts house such as Ford Electronics here in SoCal. Being an NSN part means they will be manufactured for many, many years to support military equipment throughout the world. I have some extra #8640's if you're really in a pinch.
The Fog Switch.
No P/N given for the bulb. However, it is the same as the Cruise Switch (condom included), #7219. See Above.
The Gear Selector. (Automatic Only)
Illustration #1 is Honda P/N 35505-692-003
There seems to be some disagreement about the T1.5 glass wedge bulb. See Above. I found the #2721 works for me. Others have found that the #74 also works.
The Heater Control.
Once again, you will need to wrap the leads through the wedge.
I haven't pulled the radio yet. But when I have a bulb outage, I'll report on that too.
There are also bulbs in the AUTO and MIRROR switches on the driver's door. They are soldered in place. I'm not that desperate yet.
So, there it is. I wish this information will save some of you from a costly trip to the dealer to change a $.99 bulb.
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Am i missing something
Thanks for the great info but I am getting lost near the end of the post.
You mention the heater controls, but do not give any clear indication on which bulb is required in what position. My fan speed knob bulb is out and I am wanting to replace it but I do not see which bulb is identified in that specific position. I believe that pics 8 and 9 are the bulbs, but aren't there 3 bulbs, one for each knob? I little clarification would be great. Once again, thanks for doing all the research for us, I feel like a kid in class cheating on my biology homework again.;-)
Thanks for the great info but I am getting lost near the end of the post.
You mention the heater controls, but do not give any clear indication on which bulb is required in what position. My fan speed knob bulb is out and I am wanting to replace it but I do not see which bulb is identified in that specific position. I believe that pics 8 and 9 are the bulbs, but aren't there 3 bulbs, one for each knob? I little clarification would be great. Once again, thanks for doing all the research for us, I feel like a kid in class cheating on my biology homework again.;-)Sorry for that KAYA. Is this more clear?Thanks for the great info but I am getting lost near the end of the post.
The wedge explained.
The #74 and #2721 are two very different bulbs indeed. Here is a quick visual.
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The #74.
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The #2721
#74, #2721
Volts 14, 12
Amps .1, .1
Watts 1.4, 1.2
Base W2.1X4.9D, W2X4.6D
Bulb T1.75, T1.5
Filament C-2F, C-2V
Average Life (hours) 1000, 1000
The #74's glass wedge base is .1mm (.004") thicker, and .3mm (.012") wider than the #2712. The #74 being 14 Volts will be dimmer when only 12 Volts is applied.
The #74 and #2721 are two very different bulbs indeed. Here is a quick visual.
The #74.
The #2721
#74, #2721
Volts 14, 12
Amps .1, .1
Watts 1.4, 1.2
Base W2.1X4.9D, W2X4.6D
Bulb T1.75, T1.5
Filament C-2F, C-2V
Average Life (hours) 1000, 1000
The #74's glass wedge base is .1mm (.004") thicker, and .3mm (.012") wider than the #2712. The #74 being 14 Volts will be dimmer when only 12 Volts is applied.
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Way to go NBP, another great Idea. I will still get in touch. My work got busy and golf is winding up
Another great mod by NBP
Rambler, If you want some, just ask. This was the hardest bulb to narrow down. Then, I found this vendor on Ebay. If he only knew some vendors charge more than $3. Like here and Wow, Don's psychotic.
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