Go Back   Honda Civic Forum > Honda Civics by Generation > 6th Gen Honda Civic

6th Gen Honda Civic In the years from 1996 to 2000 Honda released it's 6th Generation Honda Civic. This Honda Civic had a more aggressive front end and overall body style. It was an instant hit among import tuners.

Welcome to civicforums.com!
Welcome to civicforums.com.

You are currently viewing our forum as a guest, which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our community, at no cost, you will have access to start new topics, reply to conversations, privately message other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is free, fast and simple, so please join civicforums.com today!



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools
Old 10-11-2009   #1 (permalink)
xChinox
New Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Romeoville, IL
Posts: 25
iTrader: (0)
xChinox is an unknown quantity at this point
Civic Cluster Color Change

I found a thread that explained how to change the color that lights up the cluster simply by putting in a colored plastic in place of the stock one.

http://www.d-series.org/forums/diy-f...e-cluster.html

I was wondering if this works the same for 1997 civic.
I couldn't seem to locate the stock one. help please
To remove this ad, register today for free or log in if already registered!
xChinox is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links

To avoid seeing this ad in our forum please register at CivicForums.com

By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features.
Old 10-11-2009   #2 (permalink)
gearbox
Super Moderator
 
gearbox's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Reno, NV
Age: 29
Posts: 40,612
iTrader: (89)
gearbox has a brilliant future gearbox has a brilliant future gearbox has a brilliant future gearbox has a brilliant future gearbox has a brilliant future gearbox has a brilliant future gearbox has a brilliant future gearbox has a brilliant future gearbox has a brilliant future gearbox has a brilliant future gearbox has a brilliant future
Re: Civic Cluster Color Change

depends on the cluster. our 92 accord uses the blue filtered white light from the top like that, and also separate backlighting behind the numbers. some only have a film behind the numbers, or it could be painted on like the newer civics. i think older civics use just backlighting and its part of the gauges plastic. you may be able to clear it carefully from the back with acetone and put different film, but you can really only do this with warmer colors like yellow/red/orange, the darker colors will not be bright enough cause incandescent emits most of its light in the warm side.
__________________


Restore Performance, Reduce Costs
www.lubecontrol.com
Are you using the new soy based fp-plus?
________________________________________

Go Here For Real Medicine
http://www.youngliving.com/
Member 1025782
________________________________________

Jobs wanted in boulder or louisville colorado.
PM me if you know companies that are hiring.
gearbox is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-13-2009   #3 (permalink)
xChinox
New Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Romeoville, IL
Posts: 25
iTrader: (0)
xChinox is an unknown quantity at this point
Re: Civic Cluster Color Change

oh ok thanx.
ill probably just change the color of the bulbs in this case
xChinox is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-16-2009   #4 (permalink)
OCDjG
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: So Cal
Age: 26
Posts: 106
iTrader: (0)
OCDjG will become famous soon enough
Re: Civic Cluster Color Change

Quote:
Originally Posted by xChinox View Post
I found a thread that explained how to change the color that lights up the cluster simply by putting in a colored plastic in place of the stock one.

http://www.d-series.org/forums/diy-f...e-cluster.html

I was wondering if this works the same for 1997 civic.
I couldn't seem to locate the stock one. help please
LoL, I saw that thread over there too. Our cluster has that filter too. You can swap it out for another one just like what the OP in that thread did. If you simply change the color of those bulbs or add covers to them and you don't mess with the filter, then you will not really see a difference since that stock filter is so dark. If anything you'll make the output worse.
OCDjG is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-17-2009   #5 (permalink)
xChinox
New Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Romeoville, IL
Posts: 25
iTrader: (0)
xChinox is an unknown quantity at this point
Re: Civic Cluster Color Change

Quote:
Originally Posted by OCDjG View Post
LoL, I saw that thread over there too. Our cluster has that filter too. You can swap it out for another one just like what the OP in that thread did. If you simply change the color of those bulbs or add covers to them and you don't mess with the filter, then you will not really see a difference since that stock filter is so dark. If anything you'll make the output worse.
do you know where that filter is located?
xChinox is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 4 Weeks Ago   #6 (permalink)
OCDjG
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: So Cal
Age: 26
Posts: 106
iTrader: (0)
OCDjG will become famous soon enough
Re: Civic Cluster Color Change

Quote:
Originally Posted by xChinox View Post
do you know where that filter is located?
Yeah. If you look on top of your gauge cluster you'll see the board that holds the two lamps that light up the cluster. When you remove that board you'll be able to see the filter.
OCDjG is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Tags
2000 , 2001 , 96 , 97 , backlight , change , changing , civi , civic , cluster , color , colors , honda , light , lighting , lights

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


  
User Login
Our Partners
used new



Top 10 Threads
$500 to replace o2 sensor???
fluctuating idle problem
My new 4th gen hatch
Location of Vtec Solenoid Valve and Oil pressure switch on 98 Civic
Shifting problem, won't go into gear
Power Window issues on my 96 EX
96-00 ex rear disc conversion?
Turbo Kit for D16Y8 (44K miles)
Tire Size
Lets Get some Pics of Older Civics in Here

Site Supporters


aluminum radiator

Honda car spoilers


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:51 AM.

   
Advertising - Privacy Policy - Terms of Use - Jobs
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.0.0
All Content Copyright © 2007 CivicForums.com