Simple question - hopefully with a simple answer! The (time) clock in the centre of the dash is not illuminated when my lights are switched ON. Can someone advise please? Does it have it's own bulb? and if so, how does one get to it?
Thanks in anticipation,
Mike
Clock Illumination
Clock lighting
Mike as far as i know the clock (analogue) does not illuminate its not a thing i have noticed either......just shows how well we know our cars eh?
Joe
Joe
Re: Clock Illumination
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Does it have it's own bulb? and if so, how does one get to it?
Thanks in anticipation,
Mike
Hi Mike
The clock does indeed have a bulb. It is part number LNC 5180AA.
It is a long time ago since I changed mine but from memory you have to remove the wood panels that surround the dashboard dials, the front of the glovebox (and airbag!) and then the one surrounding the air-con vents and clock. The panels are friction fitted and held on by little retaining pins. As scary as it seems as you do it, they do just pull off.
You can then get at the screws that hold the vent module in place which also holds the clock.
Or you could buy a torch or a watch with a back light!
clock illumination
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Interesting comments re the clock bulb......i have a 1999 Daimler super 8
with an analogue clock..........i went and looked up in my hand books and found no reference to the bulb replacement or the existence of a bulb on any bulb charts........the only reference to the clock is to tell you how to adjust it for time......it doesn't list it in the dashboard illumination either.
So you must have a different model in NZ........strange that ....Joe
Interesting comments re the clock bulb......i have a 1999 Daimler super 8
with an analogue clock..........i went and looked up in my hand books and found no reference to the bulb replacement or the existence of a bulb on any bulb charts........the only reference to the clock is to tell you how to adjust it for time......it doesn't list it in the dashboard illumination either.
So you must have a different model in NZ........strange that ....Joe
another angle
MIKE.............just a thought you have tried the clock light at night with the ignition switch to the first position.....test by seeing if the radio ect is illuminated, this is where it is powered from ....not just by covering up any sensors.........just a thought .......Joe
Hi Guys,
Have spoken with the Jaguar Specialist I use regularly. He confirms that two wooden panels need to be removed - the one surrounding the clock and air vents plus the one covering the passenger air bag. This enables the clock/vents to be reached. I am getting the bulb (thanks for the Part No.) and he reckons on an hour's labour (£47) to fit it.
Sounds expensive just to be able to see what the time is at night - but I'm one of those guys who, if something is meant to work, wants it do to so.
Will post again when the job's done!
Thanks again,
Mike
Have spoken with the Jaguar Specialist I use regularly. He confirms that two wooden panels need to be removed - the one surrounding the clock and air vents plus the one covering the passenger air bag. This enables the clock/vents to be reached. I am getting the bulb (thanks for the Part No.) and he reckons on an hour's labour (£47) to fit it.
Sounds expensive just to be able to see what the time is at night - but I'm one of those guys who, if something is meant to work, wants it do to so.
Will post again when the job's done!
Thanks again,
Mike
the clock
Mike it goes to show even with a so called simple fix for a clock on a normal car with a Jaguar its always something more to correct it but i now have to check mine out at night evidently as it comes on when its dark along with the radio display, thats the same evidently,when its daylight it doesnt light up.........lets hope the problem is sorted ........Joe
I am getting the bulb (thanks for the Part No.) and he reckons on an hour's labour (£47) to fit it.
No problem. I would say half an hour should be achievable though.
I have had mine off twice, once to change the bulb then again to upgrade to the later clock. I think the later clock looks more classy and is easier to read.
Does your cigar lighter bulb work? Mine doesn't and no one can work out how to change it without taking the centre console right out.
I have had the centre arm rest to pieces and the trim around the gear lever off and it is impossible to get to it without extremely long fingers.
If you pull the ashtray out you can see it through a small hole.
No problem. I would say half an hour should be achievable though.
I have had mine off twice, once to change the bulb then again to upgrade to the later clock. I think the later clock looks more classy and is easier to read.
Does your cigar lighter bulb work? Mine doesn't and no one can work out how to change it without taking the centre console right out.
I have had the centre arm rest to pieces and the trim around the gear lever off and it is impossible to get to it without extremely long fingers.
If you pull the ashtray out you can see it through a small hole.
Job "jobbed"! Bulb obtained from Main Dealer in Southampton; they had to order it but it arrived next day. The Part No. was invaluable as they had previously supplied the wrong clock bulbs to my Jag Specialist. He's happy too 'cos he now has the Part No. - and he fitted it in approx 20 minutes and charged me £15.
Anyone know the correct Part Nos for (a) the temperature display and (b) the AC/Auto bulbs? ........... or am I pushing my luck?
Anyone know the correct Part Nos for (a) the temperature display and (b) the AC/Auto bulbs? ........... or am I pushing my luck?
Clock illumination
Mike im glad to hear the good news, i sorted mine out too, i waited until it got dark enough (i went through a long underpass) and turned the side lights on whallah the clock came on too, a nice blue glow, Job sorted.
......Joe
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