That dern Clock Light!!
02-10-2006, 08:46 AM
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That dern Clock Light!!
Finally took the time to replace mine, since it was burnt out - just a couple observations/questions:
1. The dashboard is one tough sucker...I was bending and warping it to get it out and back in but still looking pristine
2. Clock light is really lose back there...you can probably just give it a good wack and it'll pop out the back end
3. Does your clock light stay on without even turning on the lights? (thought the light would turn on only when I flip on the headlights). If so, what a dumb design because it'll burn out AND its a PITA to replace
All in all, pretty smooth, took about 15 minutes and I would rate myself extremely novice when it comes to cars(I just put in the key and go)
1. The dashboard is one tough sucker...I was bending and warping it to get it out and back in but still looking pristine
2. Clock light is really lose back there...you can probably just give it a good wack and it'll pop out the back end
3. Does your clock light stay on without even turning on the lights? (thought the light would turn on only when I flip on the headlights). If so, what a dumb design because it'll burn out AND its a PITA to replace
All in all, pretty smooth, took about 15 minutes and I would rate myself extremely novice when it comes to cars(I just put in the key and go)
02-10-2006, 10:24 AM
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OEM...no rattles
I went OEM since I was at the dealer earlier I thought, what the heck (Plus my wife was nagging the crap out of me about it)
So far, I don't hear any rattle noises. Just be as gentle as possible and make sure before you slip the dashboard back that all the connections you disconnected still work(Like the AC,Milage Reset, etc)
So far, I don't hear any rattle noises. Just be as gentle as possible and make sure before you slip the dashboard back that all the connections you disconnected still work(Like the AC,Milage Reset, etc)
02-10-2006, 11:15 AM
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Hey Cocaine 
Basically, you need some elbow grease. Use a screwdriver(phillips) and carefully pry loose the middle of the dashboard and then work your way left and right. There are 4 places where it clips on.
1. Middle of dashboard
2. Area where plastic/vinyl meet immediately to the left of the Sunroof/TCS controls
3. As you move right along the line where the vinyl and plastic meet there is one right above the central air vent
4. Right above the CD holder there are 2 tabs to pry
Its easier if you remove the cd holder and then pry under the cover where the 2 pieces meet. Also for the area around TCS and Sunroof controls, you have to pry to the "left" of those controls where the vinyl and the plastic meet. Try to be gentle or you'll scratch up part of the plastic(I put a nick right under the central vent as the screwdriver got loose)
Basically, you need some elbow grease. Use a screwdriver(phillips) and carefully pry loose the middle of the dashboard and then work your way left and right. There are 4 places where it clips on.
1. Middle of dashboard
2. Area where plastic/vinyl meet immediately to the left of the Sunroof/TCS controls
3. As you move right along the line where the vinyl and plastic meet there is one right above the central air vent
4. Right above the CD holder there are 2 tabs to pry
Its easier if you remove the cd holder and then pry under the cover where the 2 pieces meet. Also for the area around TCS and Sunroof controls, you have to pry to the "left" of those controls where the vinyl and the plastic meet. Try to be gentle or you'll scratch up part of the plastic(I put a nick right under the central vent as the screwdriver got loose)
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02-13-2006, 08:42 PM
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Yeah, I didn't realize the clock was always on until it got replaced on Friday. Poor design.
Anyhow, I brought my car in for an oil change and to have that bulb replaced this past Friday. The service guy told me it was going to be $52 to replace the bulb. When I asked why so much, he said they had to take off the entire dash to get to the bulb and it would take 1 hour and he was charging me half the mechanics rate of $92/hour and the bulb was $6. I told him to go ahead and do it cause I tired of looking at my cell phone to see what time it was.
When they came to get me he said he called his district manager and got the okay to change the bulb for free since I always go to that dealership to get all maintenance done. That was nice of them I guess.
Anyhow, I brought my car in for an oil change and to have that bulb replaced this past Friday. The service guy told me it was going to be $52 to replace the bulb. When I asked why so much, he said they had to take off the entire dash to get to the bulb and it would take 1 hour and he was charging me half the mechanics rate of $92/hour and the bulb was $6. I told him to go ahead and do it cause I tired of looking at my cell phone to see what time it was.
When they came to get me he said he called his district manager and got the okay to change the bulb for free since I always go to that dealership to get all maintenance done. That was nice of them I guess.
02-13-2006, 09:01 PM
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woooo!!
I've been quoted $96 at the Acura dealer to replace the light. No thanks!
I always tell people to refer to my DIY for the silver gauges to remove the dash/blub, save all that $
btw my light has been burned out for a few months now... probably going to buy a blue/white led package when I feel brave enough to solder them.
I always tell people to refer to my DIY for the silver gauges to remove the dash/blub, save all that $
btw my light has been burned out for a few months now... probably going to buy a blue/white led package when I feel brave enough to solder them.
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Umcming thanx bro it was easy to removed the dash and just as easy to snap it back in place , I just didnt anticipate the light being inside that retangular box with 3 screws lol
02-20-2006, 09:06 AM
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Sweet - Cocaine. Glad you were able to get it done and save yourself some $$ .
I know pictures would have been nice but I only had 15 minutes before I had to leave for work I wanted to make sure that I wouldn't be cruising down the highway with my dash danging in my lap...
I know pictures would have been nice but I only had 15 minutes before I had to leave for work I wanted to make sure that I wouldn't be cruising down the highway with my dash danging in my lap...
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