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I drive with my headlights on during the day (the '99 does not come with
DTRL), but the clock dims out when the lights go on, because there was an
assumption that lights only go on at night.

Is there a configuration somewhere within the CRV that allows for "allways
bright" on the clock?

If not, is there a wire that I can cut or short to make it always bright?
I'm assuming that at the very least there would be something on the clock
itself. Maybe 3 wires?----[ground, low, high] or maybe [ground, Positive,
lites-on] ?

Thanks!

PS. Before I thought to ask the question if there was another way, I had
asked here how to remove the clock. That damn thing is impossible to
remove! Stubborn little sucker----if you have any hints about that too, I'd
appreciate it.

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Having a dog that is a purebred does not qualify it for breeding. Dogs need
to have several generations of clearances for various illnesses before being
bred. If you are breeding dogs without taking care as to the genetic
quality of the dog (again, being purebred is *not* enough), you are what is
known as a "backyard breeder" and are part of the problem. Most of the
congenital problems of present day dogs are traceable directly to backyard
breeding. Spay or neuter your pet responsibly, and don't just think that
you're somehow the exception and can breed a dog without taking the care
described.

Thomas G. Marshall wrote:
> I drive with my headlights on during the day (the '99 does not come with
> DTRL), but the clock dims out when the lights go on, because there was an
> assumption that lights only go on at night.
>
> Is there a configuration somewhere within the CRV that allows for "allways
> bright" on the clock?
>
> If not, is there a wire that I can cut or short to make it always bright?
> I'm assuming that at the very least there would be something on the clock
> itself. Maybe 3 wires?----[ground, low, high] or maybe [ground, Positive,
> lites-on] ?
>
> Thanks!
>
> PS. Before I thought to ask the question if there was another way, I had
> asked here how to remove the clock. That damn thing is impossible to
> remove! Stubborn little sucker----if you have any hints about that too, I'd
> appreciate it.


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You could add true DRL to your '99 and solve the problem, and save fuel
while you're at it. Using the headlights as DRL turns on about 8 other
unneeded bulbs, and the headlights run at full power. Take a look at:

http://www.hamsar.com/drlkits.htm

For some reason I think model 45060 is the right one to simulate the
Canadian version of Honda DRL on a CR-V.

I can find the other answer in my manual . . . Just takes time. The
clock pops out with a butterknife. Put tape on the lower edge of the
dash first.

'Curly'

motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _ coughed up:
> Thomas G. Marshall wrote:
>> I drive with my headlights on during the day (the '99 does not come
>> with DTRL), but the clock dims out when the lights go on, because
>> there was an assumption that lights only go on at night.
>>
>> Is there a configuration somewhere within the CRV that allows for
>> "allways bright" on the clock?
>>
>> If not, is there a wire that I can cut or short to make it always
>> bright? I'm assuming that at the very least there would be something
>> on the clock itself. Maybe 3 wires?----[ground, low, high] or maybe
>> [ground, Positive, lites-on] ?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> PS. Before I thought to ask the question if there was another way,
>> I had asked here how to remove the clock. That damn thing is
>> impossible to remove! Stubborn little sucker----if you have any
>> hints about that too, I'd appreciate it.
>
>
> ----------------------------
>
> You could add true DRL to your '99 and solve the problem, and save
> fuel while you're at it. Using the headlights as DRL turns on about 8
> other unneeded bulbs, and the headlights run at full power. Take a
> look at:
> http://www.hamsar.com/drlkits.htm
>
> For some reason I think model 45060 is the right one to simulate the
> Canadian version of Honda DRL on a CR-V.
>
> I can find the other answer in my manual . . . Just takes time. The
> clock pops out with a butterknife. Put tape on the lower edge of the
> dash first.

Tried that----the tolerance of that gap is so incredibly small that a
butterknife all by itself bends the clock into scary proportions!. Chipped
the thing too attempting this. I'm not very good at yanking out dash
components.

Also----the clips that they use on the dashboard that "snaps into" special
rectangular holes in other parts of the dash, can pop off and fly deep into
the cavity (somewhere) to never be seen again. They just are not clamped
onto the dash part well enough. Arg.



--
Having a dog that is a purebred does not qualify it for breeding. Dogs
need to have several generations of clearances for various illnesses
before being bred. If you are breeding dogs without taking care as to
the genetic quality of the dog (again, being purebred is *not* enough),
you are what is known as a "backyard breeder" and are part of the
problem. Most of the congenital problems of present day dogs are
traceable directly to backyard breeding. Spay or neuter your pet
responsibly, and don't just think that you're somehow the exception and
can breed a dog without taking the care described.

I drive with my headlights on during the day (the '99 does not come with
DTRL), but the clock dims out when the lights go on, because there was
an assumption that lights only go on at night.

Is there a configuration somewhere within the CRV that allows for
"allways bright" on the clock?

If not, is there a wire that I can cut or short to make it always
bright? I'm assuming that at the very least there would be something on
the clock itself. Maybe 3 wires?----[ground, low, high] or maybe
[ground, Positive, lites-on] ?

Thanks!

PS. Before I thought to ask the question if there was another way, I
had asked here how to remove the clock. That damn thing is impossible
to remove! Stubborn little sucker----if you have any hints about that
too, I'd appreciate it.

--
Having a dog that is a purebred does not qualify it for breeding. Dogs
need to have several generations of clearances for various illnesses
before being bred. If you are breeding dogs without taking care as to
the genetic quality of the dog (again, being purebred is not enough),
you are what is known as a "backyard breeder" and are part of the
problem. Most of the congenital problems of present day dogs are
traceable directly to backyard breeding. Spay or neuter your pet
responsibly, and don't just think that you're somehow the exception and
can breed a dog without taking the care described.

Go to Wal Mart and buy a stick on clock.

Tom


"Thomas G. Marshall" <tgm2tothe10thpower@replacetextwithnumber.hotmail. com>
wrote in message news:j_uCe.3782$xe3.3664@trndny09...
>
> I drive with my headlights on during the day (the '99 does not come with
> DTRL), but the clock dims out when the lights go on, because there was an
> assumption that lights only go on at night.
>
> Is there a configuration somewhere within the CRV that allows for "allways
> bright" on the clock?
>
> If not, is there a wire that I can cut or short to make it always bright?
> I'm assuming that at the very least there would be something on the clock
> itself. Maybe 3 wires?----[ground, low, high] or maybe [ground, Positive,
> lites-on] ?
>
> Thanks!
>
> PS. Before I thought to ask the question if there was another way, I had
> asked here how to remove the clock. That damn thing is impossible to
> remove! Stubborn little sucker----if you have any hints about that too,
> I'd appreciate it.
>
> --
> Having a dog that is a purebred does not qualify it for breeding. Dogs
> need to have several generations of clearances for various illnesses
> before being bred. If you are breeding dogs without taking care as to the
> genetic quality of the dog (again, being purebred is *not* enough), you
> are what is known as a "backyard breeder" and are part of the problem.
> Most of the congenital problems of present day dogs are traceable directly
> to backyard breeding. Spay or neuter your pet responsibly, and don't just
> think that you're somehow the exception and can breed a dog without taking
> the care described.
>
>

In article <b4BCe.2966$Zx3.233@trndny05>,
"Thomas G. Marshall"
<tgm2tothe10thpower@replacetextwithnumber.hotmail. com> wrote:

> I drive with my headlights on during the day (the '99 does not come with
> DTRL), but the clock dims out when the lights go on, because there was
> an assumption that lights only go on at night.
>
> Is there a configuration somewhere within the CRV that allows for
> "allways bright" on the clock?
>
> If not, is there a wire that I can cut or short to make it always
> bright?

You talk about the clock, but you forget that the clock is part of the
instrument lighting overall.

On some cars, the dashboard light dimmer switch has a position whereby
it turns all the dash lights on full strength, plenty bright for anytime.

twfsa coughed up:
> Go to Wal Mart and buy a stick on clock.

LOL




--
It's time for everyone to just step back, take a deep breath, relax,
and stop throwing hissy fits over crossposting.

Elmo P. Shagnasty coughed up:
> In article <b4BCe.2966$Zx3.233@trndny05>,
> "Thomas G. Marshall"
> <tgm2tothe10thpower@replacetextwithnumber.hotmail. com> wrote:
>
>> I drive with my headlights on during the day (the '99 does not come
>> with DTRL), but the clock dims out when the lights go on, because
>> there was an assumption that lights only go on at night.
>>
>> Is there a configuration somewhere within the CRV that allows for
>> "allways bright" on the clock?
>>
>> If not, is there a wire that I can cut or short to make it always
>> bright?
>
> You talk about the clock, but you forget that the clock is part of the
> instrument lighting overall.

No I didn't. The clock is /not/ part of the instrument lighting. It is
under separate control, high and low based only on whether or not the lights
are on, and is not affected by the dashboard light dimmer.


>
> On some cars, the dashboard light dimmer switch has a position whereby
> it turns all the dash lights on full strength, plenty bright for
> anytime.



--
It's time for everyone to just step back, take a deep breath, relax,
and stop throwing hissy fits over crossposting.

In article <EfFCe.4425$ij3.3951@trndny06>,
"Thomas G. Marshall"
<tgm2tothe10thpower@replacetextwithnumber.hotmail. com> wrote:

> The clock is /not/ part of the instrument lighting. It is
> under separate control, high and low based only on whether or not the lights
> are on, and is not affected by the dashboard light dimmer.

Man, Honda is making things CHEAP. I guess that's their philosophy on
the Civic-based line.

More and more, it's obvious that the beancounters are in charge at
Honda, and that engineers are way down the ladder.

Damn shame.

> Thanks!
>
> PS. Before I thought to ask the question if there was another way, I had
> asked here how to remove the clock. That damn thing is impossible to
> remove! Stubborn little sucker----if you have any hints about that too, I'd
> appreciate it.
>

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Here's a better link to an article about the '99 clock:

http://www.hondasuv.com/crv/viewtopic.php?t=66

'curly'