Instrument cluster bulb size

[MP1975]

Hello all ,

I have a 1996 Civic EX.

I went to change my gear shift light bulb (Center console) and the closest bulb any store had was a 73. I tried it and although the bulb fit the holder and lit up I was unable to re-seat the bulb where it had to go the bulb was literally a hair to big. Had to go to Honda and get a 35505-S30-003 which did seat properly.

I moved on to my Instrument cluster which also has bulbs out. There are 2 bulbs on the top of panel, not the center bulb, and every where I read they say #74 bulbs ? These are the same size as the gear shift light bulb.
Does anyone know for sure, is there more clearance in the instrument panel then the gear shift ? Does a larger bulb 73 or 74 actually fit in where it needs to go.

The Blue bulbs...I can only assume they get black like a regular bulb when they burn out.

Thanks in advance,
MP.

 

[RonJ]

I just buy all the cluster bulb assemblies from the Honda dealer to preserve white background color.

 

[MP1975]

Thanks just easier for them to give me the exact part.

The blue bulbs ? Easy to tell when they go out. They turn black also ?

 

[RonJ]

All the cluster bulbs have a blue plastic/rubber cover, and the glass may blacken when the bulbs get old.

 

[MP1975]

Using the term "Cluster" generically. I'm including anything in the instrument panel on the front dash.
Seat belt bulb, Right left turn signal etc etc. They are all clear bulbs. I only have 3 or 4 bulbs with a blue cover.