License plate bulb change?

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Feel like loosing my mind.. I usually can search and find the answer.. However i tried here.. Google... Youtube.. Hell even bing.. Anyone find a video or guide to get at these bulbs that light up our rear license plate... Looks like i gotta get at it from inside thebtrunk but would love to find a video first and find the bulb type.. And amount.. 1-2? Type 194?

Any guidance to a post/video would be much appreciated...

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You can't, they're LED already - I believe it's soldered onto a PCB.

You can rig your own light with its own circuit from the Parking Brakes if you want, but it'll be difficult to replace the existing one.
 

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It's not a universal bulb since Honda makes it there selves. Same with every OEM LED light you'll ever find. If they break, the whole housing has to be replaced.
 
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It's not a universal bulb since Honda makes it there selves. Same with every OEM LED light you'll ever find. If they break, the whole housing has to be replaced.
Wow.. Just went outside and peeked i cant believe its led oem... Thought only the drls and read red strips.. Thnks newflyer... Now i can stop going nuts wondering why i cant find any info.. Cant believe honda soent on this... They shoukd advertize in the catalog
 

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I removed the lining for the trunk, found no access to the plate light assembly. It’s behind this green metal panel. Tried pry tools from the outside of the trunk, no give. I suppose I’ll just have to colour film the plate light ??‍♂

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If you guys find a way past the metal panel WITHOUT cutting through it, please let me know !!!
 


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So does that mean the bulb can be replaced, or does this require a whole new LED housing unit? I’m not really I the mood to tinker with this shit and replace if not necessary...
 

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I know this is an old thread, but as stated, I can’t find much about replacing it either. I just bought my 2017 EX-T and got pulled over for no tag lights.
 

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I know this is an old thread, but as stated, I can’t find much about replacing it either. I just bought my 2017 EX-T and got pulled over for no tag lights.
I think you need to replace the whole light module
For a 4 door EX Turbo sedan it looks like the right part # is

34100-TBA-A11

https://www.hondapartsnow.com/parts...aust_heater_fuel/taillight_license_light.html

Part #8
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I suppose you could check that it isn't a Fuse issue first... but probably if that license light is out, then I imagine something else is on the same fuse...


Honestly, take it to a dealer and have them sort it? that trunk work looks like a PITA
 

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Thanks for the reply! I found 1 single video of how to do it on YouTube, but on a hatch. You have to remove the exterior piece on the trunk, then the interior carpet and interior plastic. I think it’s 6 bolts in total, one electrical connection and 20 snap clips, lol. Looks fairly easy, just tedious. I have a warranty, but I haven’t had the time to leave my car at the dealership. And I’m currently fixing my wife’s Honda too 😅🤷🏻‍♂️
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