I recently bought a 2003 Honda Element.I can't read the speedometer during the day. Is there any to have the dash lights come on when the vehicle is started and go off when the key is turned off?

SOURCE: ignition switch won't turn with key-so won't start

The good news is, I don't see how your checking the fuse for the lighter could have anything to do w/ your ignition switch troubles, so here are some questions: U say the switch won't turn on, do u mean it won't turn to start the engine, or it turns, but the engine won't crank over? were u having any trouble removing, inserting, or turning the key before it wouldn't turn?(if the problem is not being able to turn the key after inserting). 2 things, Make sure the honda is in Park (auto trans). W/ a car this old, it is quite possible wear and tear over the years have caused the trans shifter to occasionally not quite engage in park position, which would not allow u to turn the key in the ignition. Next, check to see that the steering wheel position isn't causing the problem. Insert key in ignition, try to turn steering wheel slightly left, then right while attempting to turn the key. If car is parked w slight pressure on wheel in either direction, u won't be able to turn the key. I think if u could remove the battery, u should bring it to a parts store where most will give u a free check of the battery (even though it's new) and I think u will find it needs to be charged, as you determined by lights coming on slowly. So 1st try the above to turn the key in the ignition, check (or charge if u have a charger) the battery, let me know what u find, and we can continue from there (u may have something draining the battery).

SOURCE: Honda crv 2003 speedometer does not work

IT SEEMS TO BE YOUR SPEED SENSOR LOCATED ON THE TRANSAXLE/ TRANMISSION.

SOURCE: Service Engine light on dash, will not turn off.

If your getting a service engine light on your dash there is something wrong with the engine, this light alerts you when a problem arises, you will need to find out what the problem is by reading the code output for the engine light with an obd tester, if you don't have one you can buy one, or you can try taking it to an auto parts store some places will read the code for you at no cost.

SOURCE: 1992 Honda Accords Speedometer and dash light problems

the speedo could be the sensor on the gearbox the lights not working could be the bulbs have blown

SOURCE: 94 honda accord lx;

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