Introduction
If your 2008 Honda Civic does not have a functioning dome light or its light is flickering, use this guide to replace the dome light.
Before using this guide inspect the dome light. There are multiple reasons why the dome light may not be functioning. Some of these reasons include the bulb is loose, the bulb is burned out, a wiring issue, or a weak battery. Before replacing the bulb, try disconnecting and then reconnecting the car battery to see if the dome light functions again. If the dome light is still not functioning, use this guide to replace the dome light bulb.
Before beginning, make sure to disconnect the car battery to avoid a short circuit. Only reconnect the battery following step 7. Avoid touching the bulb with your bare hands as the oils from your hands can cause the bulb to degrade faster or shatter.
Tools
Parts
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Open the hood of your car by pressing the front latch and lift the hood.
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Carefully attach the hood strut, (located towards the left of your car's engine), into the slot to hold the weight of the hood.
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Disconnect the positive terminal of the battery in order to avoid short circuits.
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Use a spudger and insert it into the space between the dome light cover and edge.
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Gently pry the cover off but be careful that you don't break any of the clips attaching the cover to the assembly.
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Use the spudger to detach the bulb from one end of the socket.
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Pull the bulb out of the socket with the end that is loose.
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Align the tabs on the dome light cover with the holes in the assembly and push the cover back into place.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
