My check engine bulb and low washer fluid bulb are both out and I'm trying to decide whether it will be worht it to take the front dash apart to get to it. Are there any how-to's on this forum that show how you take the front dash apart to replace the bulbs? The Haynes manual decribes it as a very difficult job. Has anyone done the job that thinks differently? Thanks inadvance for your feedback...

 

Yes it is worth it! Check the how-to's find changing guage clusters lights. Take 10 mins and a phillips head screw driver and change it out.

 

I'd say it's vital ... but that's just me.
You need to know what's going on with your car as much as possible. The CEL codes are important.
Now the low washer fluid bulb is not so important ... but since you should be in there anyway, you should go ahead and take care of that as well

CFC

 

i got a new bulb for $8 at the stealership (bastards) and its self explanatory...you see where the screws are and remove them. Its VERY simple!

 

Yeah I would definitely change those. the check engine is important and the washer fluid bulb...ehh not so important, but like CFC said its good to know at all times what is going on with your car. Good luck...and oh yeah it is really simple to take the dash apart. Just attempt doing it yourself...you will be surprised at how much you can actually do.

 

Why in gods name would u go to the dealership for a light bulb?

 

I gotta hear this one

 

prob didnt know what type of bulb..those damn little things

 

dude dont be lazy just take it out and change it.... its not that hard.. and you probably will learn something in the process!!

 

its not only a bulb it has this little plastic piece to insert it so I didnt think they would have it a

 

its not only a bulb it has this little plastic piece to insert it so I didnt think they would have it at an auto store even though they probably would...i was too lazy to check the dealership is closer

 

Awesome... I'm going to get that done this weekend. Thanks everyone!

 

the bulb pulls out of that little plastic piece

 

the washer fluid is not needed if you check yr engine regularly but the check engine... hmmm I think you need it.

 

Uh, how do you know your CEL is out? Has it been on, and it just went off?

The bulb going out is NOT common.

 

I don't know if the OP checked, but if it doesn't come on when the key is in the "ON" position, thats a good indication that the bulb is blown or something else not working.

 

yup... best ever

 

What Mr. Rave said is correct. No one knows the size or type of the bulb. I tried to replace the bulb and not sure what size bulb fits. I called the dealership up and they don't have it in stock It'll cost $16 each and needs to be order. Best bet is to visit the junkyard for spare blubs.

I asked a fellow maxima.org member in the past what size is the bulb. He never got back to me. He changed the bulb from green to blue.

 

come wintertime, you'll def. need the washer fluid light as well