I have done a lot of searching here and Google but can't seem to find anyone with this problem but sure it has to have come up.

My analog clock in my Pacifica is not lighting (with the dash lights) like it used to. It lites, but it is noticeably dimmer. I have 2 Pacificas so I compared the two and sure enough, it looks like a light bulb or something that lights the clock is out. I do not have the NAV controls, just the clock panel. Is this a replaceable bulb or does this mean I need a whole new clock. Not real important but would like the clock to be as bright as it once was. Please don't tell me to check the dim control for the dash lights, as I have. Thanks. Also, if someone does have an answer, how does the dash come apart for this? Oh Please tell me it is simple single piece that pops out. LOL

Thanks

 

REMOVAL
1. Open hood, disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the steering opening cover two retaining screws and cover.
3. Remove the knee blocker airbag (Refer to 10 - Restraints/AIR BAG, Knee Blocker - Removal) .
4. Unsnap the left end cover and remove.
5. Remove the two screws to the left lower instrument panel trim plate.
6. Remove the instrument panel center bezel (Refer to 23 - Body/Instrument Panel/BEZEL, Instrument Panel - Removal) .

7. Remove the eight retaining screws to the cluster bezel Fig. 1 .


Fig. 1 - CLUSTER BEZEL MOUNTING SCREW LOCATION


8. Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry out on cluster bezel around edges and remove from instrument panel Fig. 2 .


Fig. 2 - CLUSTER BEZEL - REMOVE/INSTALL


9. Disconnect the electrical connector to the instrument panel switch pod (EVIC, NAV, Clock, and Hazard Switch

 

Thanks for the reply. I did find the fix for this analog clock not lighting problem via a local dealer. The clock is part of the button package (MPH/KPH, Reset, Step, etc etc ) The cluster must be bought as the light is built into the clock and non changeable. This part is $169 not including installation. Simple fix: BIC lighter, $1.99

 

You can get them off of ebay for a lot less. I got one a while bacj for about $25 from a seller called LKQonline.