alright so i got my 00' two years ago, and since i got it there was no back light to the clock. im just wondering if the clock originally doesnt have a light or if the owner before me never replaced it?

 

the backlight burned out, i think there is a diy for bulb replacement in the DIY sticky, otherwise search for clock bulb replacement and you should find some instructions

 

haha i have the saame problem!! i changed it to led and it still doesnt work... so i dont know

 

Did you try turning the LED 180 degrees? I think they have a polarity. if its positioned the wrong way it wont turn on.

 

Mine burned out years ago, It hasn't been worth it to me to take apart the dash to replace it.

though an LED would be nice, if you don't have ANY Leds it'd be a bit off if only that one light was led

 

You don't have to disassemble the dash. It's pretty easy, about 15 min.

https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-problems-fixes-117/dash-clock-light-out-621510/

 

uhh based on the DIY (i've read that one before) you take the entire dash out.

yeah it can be done quickly, but the dash still has to come out of the car...

 

I don't know what it is about these cars, but when I bought my 02TLS about 2 years ago, I had to replace over 1/3 of all the back lighting bulbs in the dash, instruments, & switches.

I'd take a good look at everything and order & replace all that need it at once.

 

no need to take the whole dash out, just pull it back and reach in with a screwdriver to change the bulb. ive done it several times.

 

It's daunting the first time, if you've never taken apart a dash.
However, it is not too hard, and bulb replacement gives you a great sense of accomplishment.

Small hands make it way easier to unplug a few cables, allowing the dash to swing out a little further.

 

Its 2 screws above the gauges. Then everything else is clips. Work your way around with a screwdriver while gently prying it out with your hands.

***Use a flat screwdriver covered with tape to prevent scratches***

 

That's simply untrue- you do not have to remove the dash. Just trim & clock module if I rem. correctly. It doesn't take very long.

 

maybe our definition of dash is different. in that case, i'm sorry

 

What you guys are referring to is the "dash trim". totaledTL thinks you mean the whole dashboard.

 

yea i did that and still nothin, i changed all my dash lights to leds, it looks great!! and its not that hard only took a hour or two.