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Old 11-20-2004 | 08:45 AM
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I replaced the head unit and when I reconnected the clock the back light to it when I turn on the head-lights, the back panel light on the clock no longer comes on. The clock works but not the back light on the clock. What fuse did I burn? Also, I forgot a CD in the factory unit, is there an easy way to get it out, other then reinstalling the facory unit. Thanks
Old 11-20-2004 | 08:58 AM
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change the light bulb....this question has been asked 4 times already this month, do a search.
Old 11-20-2004 | 08:05 PM
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yes, another pattern failure for accords . I hate the clocklight!
Old 11-21-2004 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by hondatech
yes, another pattern failure for accords . I hate the clocklight!
My first one only lasted 40k/1.5 years but the second one has lasted me the last 120kmiles/3.5 years.
Old 11-22-2004 | 04:12 AM
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my clock blew out for the same exact reason too. I changed the stock radio and when i put the aftermarket one in the clock did not work anymore.
Old 11-22-2004 | 05:44 AM
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I took the clock off again, and noticed there is NO bulb, and yes I have done a search on the threads. There is a little black circle on the back, I believe that is where the bulb sits. After reading the other threads, it seems like there is a holder and then the bulb. I know I can get the bulb from a HOnda dealer, but can I also get the holder? Also if anyone has any pics of what the holder and bulb look like, please post. They fell off when I put the clock back on...so I have no idea what to look for. Thanks in advance!
Old 11-22-2004 | 06:45 AM
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It's true, the clocks is finicky...it might not be your bulb. My clock light has been off and on for the last 3 years or so, the bulb isn't burned out, there must be a loose connection somewhere in the line/socket, cause it goes off and on every once in a while. When it goes out, I remove the clock and wiggle the connectors, tap the clock, plug it in and it usally comes back on.

And yes, there is a bulb to replace, it's very small, but you'll figure it out.
Old 11-22-2004 | 08:01 AM
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I know there is a bulb according to all the threads, but I have NEVER seen it since it fell off without me realizing it.
Old 11-22-2004 | 01:48 PM
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also what you might want to do in the future is to disconnect the battery before fiddling with the radio...I read on somewhere on a Honda forum...that with the battery connected when you connect or disconnect the clock...there might be some current surge that causes the light to blow
Old 11-22-2004 | 02:12 PM
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And to answer the CD in the head unit question...
Yes. Just get a 12 volt source and hook it to the radio, and you'll have to rig a ground of course, and then push eject.




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