How hard is it to replace clock light?
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How hard is it to replace clock light?
My clock light is out. My dealer wants eighty freakin' bucks to change it. $5 or so for the bulb, and the rest for labor.
Is it really that hard to change that bulb? If it is, I'll do without, even though I hate to have anything in my ride not working.
If it's not really that hard, can someone advise me as to how to go about it.
Please and thank you.
Is it really that hard to change that bulb? If it is, I'll do without, even though I hate to have anything in my ride not working.
If it's not really that hard, can someone advise me as to how to go about it.
Please and thank you.
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very very simple
remove the 2 screw about the instrument cluster
pull the plastic trim out, remove the 5-7 harness, about 3 by the left switches and 3 or so behind the climate control. find where the bulb belongs and replace it
remove the 2 screw about the instrument cluster
pull the plastic trim out, remove the 5-7 harness, about 3 by the left switches and 3 or so behind the climate control. find where the bulb belongs and replace it
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I didn't know there was a light in the clock. Got mine from the dealer like that. Thought it was strange since my old honda clock light worked. Well, now I know.
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Ok, I went out and whacked the stuffing out of clock. Didn't help. It's the story of my life - I never get anywhere with violence.
Still, I'll give it another whack every once in a while. Sooner or later I might get its attention.
Thanks for all the responses.
Still, I'll give it another whack every once in a while. Sooner or later I might get its attention.
Thanks for all the responses.
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Thanks for the idea
My clock light was out too - I was just living with it because I didn't want to deal with the removal of dash panels and the resulting squeeks or rattles that might occur. Last night I whacked the clock twice and voila! the light is back on!
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Thanks for your response. Based on advice from others, I tried that. No joy.
Next time in the car after dark, I think I'll try it again.
Thanks, again.
Next time in the car after dark, I think I'll try it again.
Thanks, again.
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I tapped on the clock and it didn't come on, I banged on it with the side of my fist and it came on. For those who remember the Fonz from Happy Days . Heyyyyyyy!!
Now I can rest
Now I can rest
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I did it in under an hour. Cost of bulbs $1.90 at Radio Shack. Here are the instructions I followed (pix included). Just be careful not to break tabs or scratch your dash (I wrapped a flat head screwdriver with electrical tape).
DIY: Clock Light Replacement
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-problems-fixes-117/dash-clock-light-out-621510/
DIY: Clock Light Replacement
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-problems-fixes-117/dash-clock-light-out-621510/
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My clock light has been out for a while, too. I finally decided to do some research and replace the bulbs, but, decided, what the hell. I beat the clock, and the light came on. Go figure.
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didnt even know that there was a light i just thought that since i didnt have the nav package acura was saving me the shame by keeping that part of the dash dark at night....
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My clock light is out. My dealer wants eighty freakin' bucks to change it. $5 or so for the bulb, and the rest for labor.
Is it really that hard to change that bulb? If it is, I'll do without, even though I hate to have anything in my ride not working.
If it's not really that hard, can someone advise me as to how to go about it.
Please and thank you.
Is it really that hard to change that bulb? If it is, I'll do without, even though I hate to have anything in my ride not working.
If it's not really that hard, can someone advise me as to how to go about it.
Please and thank you.
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