Means17TL

I just installed a new ligt for my 2000TL - clock...
Very easy install...for anyone who wants to do it.
took about 15min.


peace.

PM if you need help or DIY write-up

Beeza

Just post it here, sounds intresting.

nucleusTL

Did you change the backlight color ? I have an 03

mackntheacc

ya man post that, i wanna do that...

Means17TL

Ok...here goes.

TOOLS

-Phillips head screw driver


PROCESS

step 1. There are two screws on the underside of the top of the dashboard. on in front of the RPM meter and one in front of the Fuel Meter. Remove them.

step 2. Remove the CD tray Holder, i found it easy to gain access from the underside of the panel...

Step 3. Remove the AC Control knobs to the left and right of the AC display.

Step 4. lightely separate the dashboard from the leather on the top portion...just to get it loose.

Step 5. just above the CD tray holder is where the dashboard begins, easily try to fit your fingers
underneath and pull towards you gently...Also use the separators in the dashboard that
separate the Odometers and pull gently untill the dashboard is lose and pulls out. (Don't get
get scared if it doesn't pull out immediatly, tooke me a few minutes to loosen.

Step 6. There are 2 harnessed wires for the AC controls directly behind their respective knobs,
slowaly pull them out, might need to use some force.
There is one harnessed wire for the Yeild Flashing lights, also pull it out.
and finally one harnessed wire for the clock pull that out slowly.
(all this is done without pulling the dashboard completely out of its housing.)

Step 7. Locate the clock box behind the dash, there are two screws one to the left and one to the
right. Remove each screw and becareful not to lose them behind the dash.

step 8. on each side of the box there are two tabs, pull them and separate the box in half.

Step 9. locate the small light in the board. turn quarter turn to the left (LEFTY LOOSEY), yeah, and
and replace with new bulb. may need to use a small flat head to use when turning a quarter
turn to the right, to tighten.

step 10. PLUG EVERYTHING BACK IN AND MAKE SURE YOU TEST ALL OF THE EQUIPMENT BEFORE PUTTING BACK THE DASHBOARD. (MAKE SURE THE CAR IS TURNED ON ALSO)



NOTE: I AM IN NO WAY, SHAPE, OR FORM RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED TO YOUR VEHICLE FROM THE ABOVE STEPS. THE ABOVE STPES ARE THE SAME EXACT STEPS THAT I TOOK TO REPLACE THE CLOCK LIGHT BEHIND MY DASHBOARD. I DRIVE A 2000 ACURA 3.2 TL, AS FAR AS OTHER VEHICLES OF DIFFERENT YEARS, MODELS, MAKES I AM NOT SURE HOW THEIR PROCESS IS OF DOING THE ABOVE INSTALLATION.



as these may seem to be long strenuous DIY's this was the first time to pull out the dashboard in my car and do this installation. the only trouble I had was plugging back the harnessed wires as the people at HONDA/ACURA don't give you enough slack, but with some manuevering i got them connected. should be easy...


alrigh peace, and good luck...gotta go watch the ALCS

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Means17TL

oh---

No i didn't change the color although i wish i did, but if you find a different color for a cheap price let me know where you got it from., i got the light from Comptech parts store at the acura dealer - $7

nucleusTL

What color did you make it? And now you are going to have to change the cd playerlights also. We want a pic to. I know someone who changed the background lights/words red. Looked really cool. Where did you get the bulbs? part numbers?

Beeza

Means17TL

PICS will be posted tomorrow evening.

I did not change the color of the clock light, but obviously if you change the color of the clock light you will have a mismatch in color with the CD/Radio diplay color. If anyone changes or has done this with different cloros, let me know where you got the colors from...


Part Number - HONDA - 35505-S0K-A01

TL260power

pics........................

mike_snyder

Do you guys really need pics to follow this? I just had mine done under warranty (48K miless) I appreciate the extensive write-up! Thanks!

Means17TL

As in my case my warrenty expired about 3 months ago and my milage at this point in time stands at 58K miles.

mike_snyder

Sorry, I wasn't clear on my last post, I meant to say that although I was able to get mine done under warranty, the write-up had enough detail to follow pretty easily w/o the pics IMHO.

nucleusTL

No we dont need pics for this. I thought he changed the color like turbox777 did.

Means17TL

sorry if i confused you guys

Vijay TL

Is there an aftermarker bulb we can get, if so what's the number?

GoldTL

you think they would change it if I have 55,000 miles?

Means17TL

THey wouldn't change mine with 58,000 miles

222star

Thanks for the tip... I have a 2002 TLS... had clock light replaced... cost me 40 $ in labor...!

subtledreamer

sweet! nice DIY write-up.
gonna do this on the weekends and also *bump* for anyone that might find this thread useful.

iamhomin

Cool, I'll use this info sooner or later.

PenguinQX

iTrader: (1)

My light has been out since i bought my car. I started a poll a while back on this topic...seems to be a trouble spot on TLs:

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94043

Hey Casey

Mine went out a few months ago. Took my 00 TL in for service today and asked about it. They would NOT cover the replacement under the Acura Care extended warranty (really regretting buying that damn thing!) Bought the bulb and figured I'd replace it myself. Before that, I read a post here with a lot of people that had success by hitting the dash above and around where the clock is. Sure enough...after about 10 good smacks, it came back on! Since this is more of a wiring issue, I'm going to go back to the dealer and get them to fix this under ext. warranty. Let's see how far I get!

Faizalstar

the backlight on my clock is fine, however it's the numbers that don't show properly (missing lines). Dealer wants about $100 to take do a diagnostics to look at the car and then change it if necessary.

OntarioTL

Your LCD screen is probably not aligned with the PCB board. The display just simply sits there on the PCB board and connects with simple pad interconnects (sorta like a remote control button). The LCD is easily removed and can easily loose connection if not set properly. I know this for a fact with my LED upgrade. Some wouldnt work at first, then reinstalled and was all better. All I would do is take it apart yourself (easily done) with the 4 tabs on the side, and then remove the LCD screen (careful of the blue screen, it will probably fall out) and then reinstall and test. That will probably do the trick.



OntarioTL