Clock back light

[klvaleri]

Guys,

I just noticed that my back light for a clock was not lit up when I turned ON the Park or Headlight. Can you give me some suggestions to where I should start looking? Thanks.

[maddstyle]

the clock is supposed to DIM when the lights are turned on. it's brighter when the lights are off

[wiseguy01]

dimmer switch

[00accord44]

The bulb is burned out. I'm suprised yours lasted this long. Most 6th gen owners complain that theirs is out after about 2 years. The bulb is tiny as hell


I can't remember the bulb number but the dealership will know what it is. They may overcharge you for it though. I paid $6 but I was too lazy to find out the bulb size and search for it elsewhere.

[klvaleri]

Originally Posted by 00accord44

The bulb is burned out. I'm suprised yours lasted this long. Most 6th gen owners complain that theirs is out after about 2 years. The bulb is tiny as hell


I can't remember the bulb number but the dealership will know what it is. They may overcharge you for it though. I paid $6 but I was too lazy to find out the bulb size and search for it elsewhere.

Thanks for the info. but where is a bulb locate at? behind the clock display or some where else. Thanks.

[00accord44]

Pry the clock/ hazard button unit out of the dash from the sides. It may be in there kinda tight but it'll come out without problems. Disconnect the two wire harnesses and on the back you'll see the back of the bulb holster which can be removed by turning it counter-clockwise.


(image stolen from ledautomotive.com)

[StealthSonic]

Yea mine is out too both the clock and the hazard light button. It's lame, I went to the dealer and tried to buy the bulbs and they told me that I have to buy the new clock assembly and the hazard button assembly... I was like WTF.

I know kragen and autozone sell them, just finding the right one is pain in the butt. I think the bulb code starts with T I'll look around and see if I can find any and will let you know.

I know for sure ebay sells LED upgrade for it. Little pricey but LED last much longer and brighter

[00accord44]

Replace the assembly!?! I hate when dealers blatantly lie. The assembly is the most useless part. If they said you needed a new wire harness that could be so but a new button/clock/frame is highly unlikely. Tell the dealer to go fuck him/herself but before you do go to the parts counter and get the part number for the bulb. They can easily look it up in the computer and give you a printout with the price and number.

If you want LED go to LEDautomotive don't mess around with ebay junk

[klvaleri]

Originally Posted by 00accord44

Replace the assembly!?! I hate when dealers blatantly lie. The assembly is the most useless part. If they said you needed a new wire harness that could be so but a new button/clock/frame is highly unlikely. Tell the dealer to go fuck him/herself but before you do go to the parts counter and get the part number for the bulb. They can easily look it up in the computer and give you a printout with the price and number.

If you want LED go to LEDautomotive don't mess around with ebay junk

Do you happen to know where I can find this part number for this bulb. I can't seem to find it. I want go to dealer and just hand this part number to the part poeple with out question ask.. Thanks.

[00accord44]

Just go to the parts dept and ask them for the clock bulb for a 01 accord. They can look up parts by description and should have some on hand. If not, then they can at least tell you the part # so you can get it elsewhere.

[wiseguy01]

if i can remember it might be a 74 the light

[StealthSonic]

I think 74 is for gearbox shift light and speedometer. The clock one is much smaller about maybe 1/8 of an inch? Mine just went out too

[StealthSonic]

Oh wait I just saw a pic from klvaleri. That is 74. Its about $2-$3

[StealthSonic]

I opened the clock and hazard light switch yesterday and it wasn't bulb 74. They are much more smaller, as size of a lady bug... I found a link that has info for moding, check it out.

http://www.ledautomotive.com/HowToGu...owToManual.asp

[00accord44]

thats where I got this pic from

Originally Posted by 00accord44

Pry the clock/ hazard button unit out of the dash from the sides. It may be in there kinda tight but it'll come out without problems. Disconnect the two wire harnesses and on the back you'll see the back of the bulb holster which can be removed by turning it counter-clockwise.


(image stolen from ledautomotive.com)