[stiles88]

So I just switched the metal grain center piece for the stock black one that goes around the stereo, clock, and temperature controls. I got all the switches and temperature controls and everything into the new piece and popped it back into place. Well now the clock isn't working. It lights up orange, so there is power, but the actual digits for the clock are not popping up. Any ideas??

 

[playtilithrtz]

try wiggling the wires on the back of the connector and see what happens.

 

[stiles88]

try wiggling the wires on the back of the connector and see what happens.

Tried that, the light flickered but no digits on the clock...

 

[fatlip]

one of the wires is most likely disconnected.. if you got some skills... disconnect and resolder

 

[FORCE FED FLESH]

Tried that, the light flickered but no digits on the clock...

unplug the clock connector and check the metal pins behind the clock......sometimes they bend when u plug it in

 

[apslk24]

Ya i had the same problem, turns out i broke off one of the pins and lost it, i had to crack it open and re solder it using an empty pin from an extra wiring harness, so first check to see if you have all of your pins then check to see if one is bent out of wack, that could be the problem

 

[stiles88]

Alright I will check out the connector again when I get a break at work today. Hopefully one of the pins is just bent, I don't really have any soldering experience...thanks for all the help guys!

 

[Diode Dynamics]

unplug the clock connector and check the metal pins behind the clock......sometimes they bend when u plug it in

Yeah- it happened to me. Make sure that the pins are straight.

 

[stiles88]

Yep you guys were exactly right, one of the pins had bent. I just bent it back up and I had a clock again! Thanks everyone for the help!

 

[donnschroe]

Man thanks for this tip for the clock. I had this problem after installing my Vent Haloz and my clock did not work after the install, no fuses were blown, I was stumped. Just pulled the center console and straightened the pins and works perfectly.