Re: 1999 Honda Accord clock light - EZ change
Wade Punch wrote:
>bobsue@myway.com (sailnbob) wrote in message news:<be611d84.0311301005.42132a0f@posting.google. com>...
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>>Just replaced the clock light on my 1999 Accord. Took all of 2
>>minutes!
>>The clock/flasher assembly pops out as one unit. You can use a
>>screwdriver but be careful not to scratch the dash. I opted for a 1
>>1/2" wide putty knife. Place tool in bottom middle of the
>>clock/flasher and apply SLIGHT upward pressure and the assembly pops
>>out. The light is on the right side when viewed from the front, left
>>side viewed from the rear. The round 3/16" diameter plastic head is
>>the bulb. Using a small screwdriver, turn 1/4 turn counter-clockwise
>>to remove. Install new bulb with 1/4 turn clockwise. Turn on
>>ignition switch to check for operation. (Light comes on with ignition
>>switch not headlights.)
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>>Get the replacement bulb at your local dealer, part number
>>35505-S84-B02.
>>cost $3.19
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>REMINDER: Be sure to unplug the wiring harness from the clock module
>first. I did not, when I was "helping" a friend. If you use a metal
>screwdriver to unscrew the bulb, it will touch the metal leads on the
>bulb and short it out.
>Avoid this problem by simply taking a few extra seconds to unplug the
>harness first.
>Also, I obtained the same exact part # from West Broad Honda dealer in
>Richmond; I call their toll free number, 800-446-0160, and they ship
>to me in TN. On a 10/20/03 invoice, the list price shown is $1.52 and
>they sold them to me for $1.11 @. Interesting your dealer charged you
>twice the list price!
>Where are you located? What dealer was it? I don't want to order from
>them.
>Wade
>Nashville TN
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Cost me $2.14 - at a local RI Honda dealer.
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