Simple question. clock won't light up on a 2000 EX

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Jan 18, 2006 | 06:45 PM

DoctorGSR

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Simple question. clock won't light up on a 2000 EX

The numbers work but the clock doesn't light up. Is there a fuse for the clock? This is in my girls car which I have never touched so I figured I'd ask before I rip anything appart.

the car's a 2000/2001 EX 4cyl if it matters.

Jan 18, 2006 | 06:49 PM

XiOus271

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Re: Simple question. clock won't light up on a 2000 EX (DoctorGSR)

i have a 2000 accord as well, and my clock doesnt light up either. i know its cause my bulb is dead, so yours probably is to. i think you can get a new one at the dealership, but ive just been too lazy to go up there and do it.

Jan 18, 2006 | 06:56 PM

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Re: Simple question. clock won't light up on a 2000 EX (DoctorGSR)

The clock is held in by 'tension' clips and should pop out of the dash easily for the bulb replacement
Feel lucky it's not an Odessey the entire dash has to come apart and the flate rate pays the same for either vehicle.

Jan 18, 2006 | 07:15 PM

ucd_4_life

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Re: Simple question. clock won't light up on a 2000 EX (hondadude)

i agree with honda dude it is a pain and point less to change it on the oddessey. all i know is that i get paid an hour to do it. but for the accord it should just pop out.

Jan 19, 2006 | 05:47 AM

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Re: Simple question. clock won't light up on a 2000 EX (ucd_4_life)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by AFAccord »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> It's a relatively simple process, and the 6th gen accords are notorious for this bulb blowing out. I don't have pictures but I will give you a general process for replacing this. You WILL NOT have to remove the climate control panel, just the clock assembly itself.

1. Use a small flat-blade screw-driver to pry the clock/hazard button assembly out of the dash panel. Wrap the screw-driver in a papertowel, tape, or a cloth to avoid scratching the plastic. This usually works best if you pry from one side then the other.

2. There is a vertical connector for the hazard switch, and a horizontal connector for the clock. Disconnect both of these and remove the clock assembly.

3. I believe there is a plastic cover on the back of this assembly. Remove it using a phillips head screw-driver. There you will see the back of the plastic bulb holder.

4. Twist the bulb holder out of the socket and replace the bulb and holder with a new one purchased from a Honda dealership.

5. Installation is the reverse of removal.

I believe this bulb runs $1.47 from the dealer, which is way too much IMO. You could buy an LED bulb conversion from http://www.ledautomotive.com/ if this becomes a continuous problem. </TD></TR></TABLE>