Clock light

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by mj, Nov 29, 2003.

  1. mj

    mj Guest

    Minor, but annoying problem - the light has apparently burned out on the
    clock in my 2000 Accord EX. Clock still works and no other lights are
    out so I doubt it's a fuse. Any ball-park estimate what it might cost
    to replace the clock (or light)? Is it a simple ordeal or will they
    have to take apart the dashboard and likely cause other problems
    putting it all back together?
     
    mj, Nov 29, 2003
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  2. Small flat screwdriver. At the bottom of the clock, pry gently.

    That's it. The clock will come out in your hands.

    Disconnect the two plugs, and replace the bulb. $2 from your dealer.

    Don't have them do it; they;ll probably charge you $25 plus the bulb.
    This is no harder than replacing the light bulb in a floor lamp.
     
    Elmo P. Shagnasty, Nov 29, 2003
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  3. mj

    mj Guest

    Thanks - I'll give it a try.
     
    mj, Nov 29, 2003
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  4. You may want to put a credit card or something similar between the
    screwdriver and the dash to prevent marring anything.
     
    Franz Bestuchev, Nov 30, 2003
    #4
  5. You know, I keep seeing that advice--but I've done this several times in
    the course of screwing with the radio, and I've yet to see my very small
    flat screwdriver by itself cause any problems.

    If you don't have a particularly small screwdriver, or if you don't have
    a particularly gentle hand, the credit card or rag idea is definitely a
    good one.
     
    Elmo P. Shagnasty, Nov 30, 2003
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  6. mj

    Mustangbrad Guest

    Use your fingers boys, are you afraid of breaking a nail??? :)
     
    Mustangbrad, Dec 1, 2003
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  7. mj

    Vuarra Guest

    Why would one use their finger between the screwdriver and the clock
    assy?


    Vuarra

    Quid quid latine dictum sit altum videtur.
    (That which is said in Latin sounds profound.)
     
    Vuarra, Dec 1, 2003
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  8. mj

    Bo Williams Guest

    You're one weird-looking dude if you can get your finger between the
    clock and the dash in a sixth-gen Accord. :)
     
    Bo Williams, Dec 2, 2003
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