Clock backlit out, anyone else???

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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 12:19 PM
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Clock backlit out, anyone else???

My clock isn't lighting up anymore. Will the whole facia need to come off? Anyone have a dealer fix this for them, is it a big deal? maybe I can wrangle a rental for the day if it takes a while to get to to fix...
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 12:22 PM
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Yeah mine went out too... I think they used some cheap ass bulbs ... quite a few ppl have had their clock lights die...
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 12:26 PM
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Did you replace it or have one of our ever so friendly and cooperative dealers take care of it?
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 12:32 PM
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mine is still out lol
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 12:32 PM
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Mine does it often, a light tap brings it back for me..
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 12:50 PM
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I have a service coming up anyway, just thought I could piggyback with the clock fix as a warranty thing to get a free rental :-).
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 01:04 PM
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Originally posted by CO-CL-S
Mine does it often, a light tap brings it back for me..
Yeah, what he said. I have done the same thing. A good smack on the top of the dash. Problem solved. I hope this works for you.
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 01:04 PM
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Originally posted by TheModMole
mine is still out lol
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 01:12 PM
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what, and lose a free rental while the dealer takes apart the whole dash? Gives 'em something to do while they're not swapping out trannys
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 01:14 PM
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Originally posted by 9mileskid
Gives 'em something to do while they're not swapping out trannys
You mean while they wait 3-4 weeks for the replacement ;D
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 02:37 PM
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Yes the dash fascia needs to be removed to gain access to the clock .It is not a big deal .Jens
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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 07:15 PM
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ditto marine1, a good rap on the dash solved my clock light problem.
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Old Nov 22, 2002 | 10:38 AM
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been smacking the crap out of it and no response other than a bruised hand :-). Looks like I'll get my free rental. Gonna replace those road lights with the black inserts from the '03 as well. Stupid things cracked the first month I had the car.
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Old Nov 22, 2002 | 10:42 AM
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this is why u should have gotten the navi! lol
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Old Nov 22, 2002 | 10:49 AM
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if I had it to do again I would have DEFINITELY gotten the navi.
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Old Nov 22, 2002 | 11:34 AM
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I just brought mine in this morning for service..... Theyre taking care of the clock and a few other issues under warranty.......
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 06:46 PM
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my clock is out too. I will go out there and start beating on it and see what happens
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 08:08 PM
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There is a small light bulb with a white socket that needs replacement behind the clock.
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