ok, got my digital quartz clock for my truck today. pics are enclosed. looks good, but only one problem: it wont turn on! is there a special way of hookin it up or something? ive already checked all the fuses, theyre fine. and YES the power plug is inserted in the clock. it just wont come on. any ideas?



anyone got any ideas?

 

Its broke? Did you buy it new?

 

got it on ebay... the guy said it worked fine. i know i know, but if it IS broke, im only out 10 bucks

 

Maybe theres a way you can test it like w/ a little battery and some wires to make it light up a litte?

 

not sure, its a 4 plug insert. ill check the voltage of the wire this weekend when i take that whole section apart to install my new glovebox and radio bezel.

 

Good ideer.

 

LOL...love the ECT switch on a manual tranny. I also use factory switches instead of aftermarket ones.

 

Time to clean the truck!!! I havnt seen an interior that dirty since I used to drive the work van around.

 

why did u get that anyway?? you can find an original for about 10 bucks

 

He is talking about the factory clock, since that aftermarket one is working.

Im thinking the clock is bad. Since all those trucks are wired for a clock from the factory, chances are the clock itself is bad. Did you check all the fuses under the dash, as well as under the hood?

 

sure did. when i have the bezel off and the radio out this weekend im gonna trace the wire back and make sure its not all screwed up(the wiring is a nightmare from the PO) and check the voltage with a voltage meter.

 

turn the truck on

 

i used to have one of those i bought at Canadian Tire for $15cdn but italo came with out side temp which was nice in mid-winter in the Canadian Rockies, but anyway, i know i used to have to fiddle with the aux. power source (turn the power thing for the clock around in the cigarette lighter hole) i think it was because of poor manufacturing.

 

why?

I have used factory clocks for cheap if you want one

 

In the FSM it tells you what the 4 wires are for.

 

that thing is ugly

 

Ouch. I was offended and it's not even my truck. Save it for the "offend the previous poster" thread.

 

You guys are confusing the thermometer up high on the dash for the stock clock down under it by the heater controls

 

http://personal.utulsa.edu/~nathan-b...11audiosys.pdf

check out the last page

 

well ive figured out what im going to do. it appears that the wire to the clock isnt getting any power, so im just gonna solder the wire to the positive and negative cords from the stereo. the clock and the stereo on the same power line i doubt is gonna be a problem, since i used to run my CB on my stereos power line also. lol. will keep you all updated. and to the guy who said 'its ugly!', go pound a nice big sandpile somewhere the sun dont shine