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I just got a 2004 Civic LX Sedan (My first civic) and I have what might be a dumb question. Does the shifter (automatic) supposed to have a backlight where you would be able to see the gears at night or do you just have to go by the gears on the dash? If there is supposed to be a backlight, is there a bulb I can change or do I have to replace the shifter unit? Thanks in advance for anyone's help!

 
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I cant see a bulb anywhere in there. So i would say no....but I dont have an auto so I dont really know



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I have an auto and mine is backlit. My friend also has an auto but his is a sedan. doubt this would affect anything. although he did install a stereo and probably shifted something. Part number 1 is the bulb

 
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i had the same bulb die on my 04 as well. you need to first remove the plastic ring around the shifter assembly, then open the cup holder door and pry the entire unit off from the shifter. It will be hard the first time. I recommend you go to http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/ to get the #1 bulb. Its an easy job and good luck with the car!

 
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The bulb is on the drivers side under the covers mentioned, twist socket left to remove. Bulb pulls straight out of socket & is a common #74 bulb.

 
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hmm i feel dumb, didnt see it at all...

 
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Dude, i wouldn't have known that was the bulb lots o stuff on there.

 
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haha no worries we all make mistakes. i was just positive there was one under there. if you've installed a head unit in your car this should be an easy job

 
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Great!! Thanks everyone for their help!! Most helpful forum I've ever been on! I will be changing it out this weekend if I can get a hold of the bulb at Autozone/Advanced. Thanks again!!

 
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Just an update.. I bought the 74 bulb at the auto parts store and changed it out in under 2 minutes without any tools! Thanks again to all those that helped!!

 
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How did you open it? I gotta change mine. When i first bought the car it didn't light up, then i knocked on it one time and it turned on and i freaked out cuz i didnt know it had a light lol. First like 3 times it did that it worked, but now it's just dead lol.

 
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First you gotta pull out black ring lining the silver ring with a putty knife or something wide and thin. Then the silver ring around the shifter. After that, pull off the top cover, it shouldn't be too difficult, just be steady with the final plate cover and it should be under there.

 
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It's really easy. Grab the thin trim arond the shifter and pull it out. Then pull the thicker trim up (don't worry, nothing will break) and out. There will be two cables with a socket at the end going into the left side of the shifter. Twist the socket a half turn and pull it out. Take out the bulb that's currently in there and replace it with a size 74 bulb. The 74 is a little bigger than the one from factory so you will have to force it in the socket. Push it in straight down to avoid breaking the bulb. Replace the socket and trim and you're good to go!

 
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I hit a (small) pothole. My shifter light came back on. MLIA

Lol. Probably a loose bulb.