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recently the dash clock in my 96 gl decided to not be backlit anymore the clock itself works but cant be seen at night what can I do.
PS answers like "get a watch" IS NOT A SMART IDEA ON YOUR PART
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Acutally, the bulb is burnt out if it doesn't light anymore. Pop the clock out of the dash and you'll see the bulb holder on the back of the clock, it's a black twist base, down in a round recessed hole. Get something like a flat screwdriver or if you can, carefully remove the white backing on the clock to make twisting the holder out easier. I'm not sure what the # is for the bulb, but some say you have to buy the base and bulb together, others say they've just bought the bulb w/o the base. Your local Ford dealer can get the bulb, but they probably want a forune for it, (what else is new...  )
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Check out the Faq on the clock or I guess get a watch or something 
Beaten - 2003 MazdaSpeed Protege 29K <- broken hearted
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I know the clock removal/replacement process is different before and after 1997, but I suspect the bulb is the same. If the part number for the bulb/holder didn't change when the '98's came out, you can find it here. It only set me back $5 or so, and Lincoln-Mercury dealers also have this part.
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I'll never forget you: Silver E0, #3895 of 6535, built 10/2/97 
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Hey Fallguy81, let me know what works. My clock light has been out for a while now.
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I've got mods.
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Hey, I'm going out on a limb here, but check out Walmart for bulbs. I couldnt find one anywhere for the ashtray and lighter, but when I went to Walmart for the paint for my dash they had it. Just a thought anyway.
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