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ok, searched this one, a lot, no answers... today i installed light bulb sleeves on my dash lights, and the problem that im having is i lost a bulb/socket assy, what im hoping is that the needles arent illuminating because im missing a socket, which(im assuming) is keeping the circuit from being connected, causing the needles not to light up... has anyone had this problem??? im going to honda tomorrow to buy a new light bulb and socket to see if this solves my problem, if not, what else can i do???