Replacing digital clock in '98 model

[slindsley]

Just bought a used 98 and it looks great - except the clock. The numbers are a dark orange, which makes it nearly impossible to see in daytime. Anyone out there tried replacing this with something compatable and more visible? Thanks!

[2RedV's]

Just bought a used 98 and it looks great - except the clock. The numbers are a dark orange, which makes it nearly impossible to see in daytime. Anyone out there tried replacing this with something compatable and more visible? Thanks!
Our 99 clock works just fine in daylight - it doesn't do so well in daylight with the headlights on tho. Then, it is almost impossible to see. It works great at night.

[Rocrv]

I also have a 98, the clock doesn't work at all. Does anyone know a good place to find a replacement??

[bush555]

I also have a 98, the clock doesn't work at all. Does anyone know a good place to find a replacement??I searched for a replacement clock several years ago and wound up having to order through a local dealer, alas -- $300, four-week delivery.

Neither Majestic (http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/) nor Showcase (http://www.showcasehonda.com/) nor eBay had one at the time, but they're worth a check. Local auto salvage may be a better and cheaper bet.

http://www.crvownersclub.com/forums/images/icons/icon12.gif

[2RedV's]

The most common cause of the clock not working on a first gen is the terrible cold solder joints that were used. Any half-competent person with a soldering gun should be able to spot the bad joints and resolder them. Well worth the effort over trying to find a salvage yard one.

[Rocrv]

awesome thanks for the tip!!! I shall check out the clock and see if it looks like I can solder it to fix it, hey can't screw it up any more right? ; )

[slindsley]

Thanks for your help, one and all. I'm also wondering if there's any way to replace the clock with a small analog clock that would fit into the same spot on the dash. And it'd be great if it would illuminate at night. The dark orange light of the digital clock just doesn't make a lot of sense.