04 FXT clock illuminated?

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04 FXT clock illuminated?

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Ok, 04/05 FXT owners, can you confirm that the clock on the dash (below the little hatch) is illuminated? I think mine was, and I know its not now. Looking through my Haynes the only reference I find is the 'clock' entry in the wiring harness but it appears to be a single connector with no indication of bulb.

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i'll check tonight or tomorrow. tbh, i don't remember.
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I can't recall either. I'll check mine tonight.
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Re: 04 FXT clock illuminated?

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Is this an LED clock at the top, center of the dash (like in the Imprezas)? If so, I had mine go out randomly. It seemed to keep the time, mostly, but sometimes it would not illuminate. I think I had a thread somewhere around here about it. Basically, a resistor on the circuit board has a weak connection and over time becomes cracked. You should be able to take it out and put a dab of solder on it. If this is the same issue, that is.

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Sorry I'm so late, yes, the little digital clock on the console does appear to be illuminated on mine and can be seen at night.
I couldn't tell you about the wiring however.
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I'm surprised Jason didn't remember this thread.
Maybe his days of meeting young men in the parking lot where he can pop it out for a quickie are behind him?
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thanks for you help guys :) yea, i thought there was a thread, and i searched, not sure why I didn't find it!
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