1999 CRV: Keeping clock bright when lites are on?

I drive with my headlights on during the day (the '99 does not come with
DTRL), but the clock dims out when the lights go on, because there was an
assumption that lights only go on at night.

Is there a configuration somewhere within the CRV that allows for "allways
bright" on the clock?

If not, is there a wire that I can cut or short to make it always bright?
I'm assuming that at the very least there would be something on the clock
itself. Maybe 3 wires?----[ground, low, high] or maybe [ground, Positive,
lites-on] ?

Thanks!

PS. Before I thought to ask the question if there was another way, I had
asked here how to remove the clock. That damn thing is impossible to
remove! Stubborn little sucker----if you have any hints about that too, I'd
appreciate it.

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Having a dog that is a purebred does not qualify it for breeding. Dogs need
to have several generations of clearances for various illnesses before being
bred. If you are breeding dogs without taking care as to the genetic
quality of the dog (again, being purebred is *not* enough), you are what is
known as a "backyard breeder" and are part of the problem. Most of the
congenital problems of present day dogs are traceable directly to backyard
breeding. Spay or neuter your pet responsibly, and don't just think that
you're somehow the exception and can breed a dog without taking the care
described.

 

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You could add true DRL to your '99 and solve the problem, and save fuel
while you're at it. Using the headlights as DRL turns on about 8 other
unneeded bulbs, and the headlights run at full power. Take a look at:

http://www.hamsar.com/drlkits.htm

For some reason I think model 45060 is the right one to simulate the
Canadian version of Honda DRL on a CR-V.

I can find the other answer in my manual . . . Just takes time. The
clock pops out with a butterknife. Put tape on the lower edge of the
dash first.

'Curly'

 

motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _ coughed up:

Tried that----the tolerance of that gap is so incredibly small that a
butterknife all by itself bends the clock into scary proportions!. Chipped
the thing too attempting this. I'm not very good at yanking out dash
components.

Also----the clips that they use on the dashboard that "snaps into" special
rectangular holes in other parts of the dash, can pop off and fly deep into
the cavity (somewhere) to never be seen again. They just are not clamped
onto the dash part well enough. Arg.



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Having a dog that is a purebred does not qualify it for breeding. Dogs
need to have several generations of clearances for various illnesses
before being bred. If you are breeding dogs without taking care as to
the genetic quality of the dog (again, being purebred is *not* enough),
you are what is known as a "backyard breeder" and are part of the
problem. Most of the congenital problems of present day dogs are
traceable directly to backyard breeding. Spay or neuter your pet
responsibly, and don't just think that you're somehow the exception and
can breed a dog without taking the care described.

 

I drive with my headlights on during the day (the '99 does not come with
DTRL), but the clock dims out when the lights go on, because there was
an assumption that lights only go on at night.

Is there a configuration somewhere within the CRV that allows for
"allways bright" on the clock?

If not, is there a wire that I can cut or short to make it always
bright? I'm assuming that at the very least there would be something on
the clock itself. Maybe 3 wires?----[ground, low, high] or maybe
[ground, Positive, lites-on] ?

Thanks!

PS. Before I thought to ask the question if there was another way, I
had asked here how to remove the clock. That damn thing is impossible
to remove! Stubborn little sucker----if you have any hints about that
too, I'd appreciate it.

--
Having a dog that is a purebred does not qualify it for breeding. Dogs
need to have several generations of clearances for various illnesses
before being bred. If you are breeding dogs without taking care as to
the genetic quality of the dog (again, being purebred is not enough),
you are what is known as a "backyard breeder" and are part of the
problem. Most of the congenital problems of present day dogs are
traceable directly to backyard breeding. Spay or neuter your pet
responsibly, and don't just think that you're somehow the exception and
can breed a dog without taking the care described.

 

I drive with my headlights on during the day (the '99 does not come with
DTRL), but the clock dims out when the lights go on, because there was
an assumption that lights only go on at night.

Is there a configuration somewhere within the CRV that allows for
"allways bright" on the clock?

If not, is there a wire that I can cut or short to make it always
bright? I'm assuming that at the very least there would be something on
the clock itself. Maybe 3 wires?----[ground, low, high] or maybe
[ground, Positive, lites-on] ?

Thanks!

PS. Before I thought to ask the question if there was another way, I
had asked here how to remove the clock. That damn thing is impossible
to remove! Stubborn little sucker----if you have any hints about that
too, I'd appreciate it.

--
Having a dog that is a purebred does not qualify it for breeding. Dogs
need to have several generations of clearances for various illnesses
before being bred. If you are breeding dogs without taking care as to
the genetic quality of the dog (again, being purebred is not enough),
you are what is known as a "backyard breeder" and are part of the
problem. Most of the congenital problems of present day dogs are
traceable directly to backyard breeding. Spay or neuter your pet
responsibly, and don't just think that you're somehow the exception and
can breed a dog without taking the care described.

 

Go to Wal Mart and buy a stick on clock.

Tom

 

"Thomas G. Marshall"

You talk about the clock, but you forget that the clock is part of the
instrument lighting overall.

On some cars, the dashboard light dimmer switch has a position whereby
it turns all the dash lights on full strength, plenty bright for anytime.

 

"Thomas G. Marshall"

You talk about the clock, but you forget that the clock is part of the
instrument lighting overall.

On some cars, the dashboard light dimmer switch has a position whereby
it turns all the dash lights on full strength, plenty bright for anytime.

 

twfsa coughed up:

LOL

 

Elmo P. Shagnasty coughed up:

No I didn't. The clock is /not/ part of the instrument lighting. It is
under separate control, high and low based only on whether or not the lights
are on, and is not affected by the dashboard light dimmer.

 

Elmo P. Shagnasty coughed up:

No I didn't. The clock is /not/ part of the instrument lighting. It is
under separate control, high and low based only on whether or not the lights
are on, and is not affected by the dashboard light dimmer.

 

"Thomas G. Marshall"

Man, Honda is making things CHEAP. I guess that's their philosophy on
the Civic-based line.

More and more, it's obvious that the beancounters are in charge at
Honda, and that engineers are way down the ladder.

Damn shame.

 

"Thomas G. Marshall"

Man, Honda is making things CHEAP. I guess that's their philosophy on
the Civic-based line.

More and more, it's obvious that the beancounters are in charge at
Honda, and that engineers are way down the ladder.

Damn shame.

 

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Here's a better link to an article about the '99 clock:

http://www.hondasuv.com/crv/viewtopic.php?t=66

'curly'

 

Our Accord does that, except that there are other things that dim when
the headlights come on. I can leave it on daylight only (doesn't
matter if the headlights are on or off) by turning the odometer reset
knob. Found that by accident. I suppose if I had read the book it
would have explained it.

Dick

 

I think OP said that the dimmer rheostat doesn't affect his clock
lighting. That's why he's asking here if there's a way to keep it
fully illuminated with the headlights on.

There are ways to install DTRLs which means feeding a reduced voltage
to the high beam lamps all the time, but it's expensive and
complicated (for an amateur). I investigated it, and it most
definitely is not a job for the likes of me. I'd have to have it done
by a pro, and I think that parts and labor would run the price up to
several hundred dollars. That's the only way I've discovered to
overcome the problem with dash illumination in American Accords. I'd
call the Canadians lucky, but have you ever been there in the
winter?!? It's foolish of Honda America not to make DTRLs a standard
or, at the very least, an optional feature.

I'd love to hear the regular contributors weigh in on this question.

Ron

 

I was not talking about a dimmer rheostat. I was talking about a
switch that is connected to the odometer reset knob. It gives you the
option of having the clock dim with the headlamps or not. I was
suggesting this so that the OP could see if his CRV perhaps had the
same kind of switch.

Dick

 

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Use a narrow putty knife then, they are way thinner than the common
butter knife. I can't find the instructions over at hondasuv.com, but I
know they are there. Sign in and use the SEARCH function. Look for clock.

'Curly'

 

Elmo P. Shagnasty coughed up:

I'm not sure that it /should/ be part of the dash dimmer. It has differing
requirements. It needs to be on both when the headlights are on and off,
and they need to be brightest during the day, and dimmed at night. At least
that would be the theory.

 

Elmo P. Shagnasty coughed up:

I'm not sure that it /should/ be part of the dash dimmer. It has differing
requirements. It needs to be on both when the headlights are on and off,
and they need to be brightest during the day, and dimmed at night. At least
that would be the theory.