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Old 01-04-2008 | 04:29 PM
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i have only had my accord (1998 EX) for a little while now and i would just like to know, are the clock and odometer supposed to light up at night and if they arent, what is the best way to illuminate them?
 
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Old 01-04-2008 | 04:33 PM
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they both should.... The odometer is probably a burnt out bulb (if all the other lights work) and the clock is a part of the radio isn't it? If so you may either need to get a new deck, tear apart the system (if you're good with electronics) or replace the stock stereo...
 
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Old 01-04-2008 | 04:45 PM
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Old 01-04-2008 | 05:12 PM
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which year was it that had the clock built into the radio and required a new radio? Or am I thinking of something else....
 
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Old 01-04-2008 | 06:49 PM
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Iv got a seperate clock and radio so the bulb fix for the clock will be good. can someone direct me to a place where i can buy the bulbs and a way to take my dash out to replace the odometer light.
 
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Old 01-04-2008 | 09:33 PM
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that's a good pic on that link,very helpful.

the clock is built into the radio on 03-07 accords.






that's the bulb in red. you can buy both bulbs(ask them for a clock light bulb and anodometer bulb, print this out if you have to) at thedealer.
 
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Old 01-04-2008 | 10:08 PM
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wow thank you very much for your help, but can i buy the bulbs anywhere besides a dealer, i dont want to be charged an arm and a leg for them
 
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Old 01-04-2008 | 10:20 PM
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probably less than $5.00 for them both.
 
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Old 01-04-2008 | 11:06 PM
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Somewhere in that link it has the part nbr. It's under 2 bucks for 2 at radio shack. hondatech: nice diagram!

edit: go radio shack # 7219 12 volts 60mA
 
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Old 01-05-2008 | 02:19 AM
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actually, the bulb for the odometer is rated at 14V 1.4w on a random parts site...interesting.
 



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