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Old 04-29-2010, 06:10 PM
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what the heck is this thing on my dash. it doesnt light up or do anything..



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That's your stock clock. It probably burnt out or came unplugged if it isn't working, or the fuse is out (thought I think your stereo is on the same fuse). Even though the time is only displayed in that top part, the entire assembly is the clock.
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so the top little screen is the clock which i figured but the big screen under it and the little screen on the bottom is nothing?

thats weird that they would make it look like its something
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Yeah, if you pull it out of there you'll see the entire thing is the circuit board for the clock. Seems plenty of space for a dumb clock. I've seen just a blank cover for that spot in some junkyards, so if you find one of those you could throw switches or a gauge in there.
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lol oh nice. ok cool thanks
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on my 96 that is where all my notifications come up at.( check engine, 4x4, low washer fluid, etc.)
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thats where you mount aux switch. never actually seen a working clock there.
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I put my after market cruise control there eventually i want to put my bar lights on it too
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Thats where the clock goes, Models without the clock get a blockoff plate.
Renix models had a "system sentry" that went there, it was pretty cool.
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Originally Posted by 93gc40
thats where you mount aux switch. never actually seen a working clock there.
My clock works. lol
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mine works too and its and 89. It never gets off.
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Originally Posted by 91familyxj
My clock works. lol
Originally Posted by 89whiteXJ
mine works too and its and 89. It never gets off.
I think pictures are needed lol
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yep mine too... but i had to rewire it up with the radio... lol
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Mine has just a plate. My dads has a working clock but the bulb is burnt out.
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mine works
89 Pioneer, Just put a new bulb in it last year.
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