1999 CRV: Keeping clock bright when lites are on?
I drive with my headlights on during the day (the '99 does not come with DTRL), but the clock dims out when the lights go on, because there was an assumption that lights only go on at night. Is there a configuration somewhere within the CRV that allows for "allways bright" on the clock? If not, is there a wire that I can cut or short to make it always bright? I'm assuming that at the very least there would be something on the clock itself. Maybe 3 wires?----[ground, low, high] or maybe [ground, Positive, lites-on] ? Thanks! PS. Before I thought to ask the question if there was another way, I had asked here how to remove the clock. That damn thing is impossible to remove! Stubborn little sucker----if you have any hints about that too, I'd appreciate it. -- Having a dog that is a purebred does not qualify it for breeding. Dogs need to have several generations of clearances for various illnesses before being bred. If you are breeding dogs without taking care as to the genetic quality of the dog (again, being purebred is *not* enough), you are what is known as a "backyard breeder" and are part of the problem. Most of the congenital problems of present day dogs are traceable directly to backyard breeding. Spay or neuter your pet responsibly, and don't just think that you're somehow the exception and can breed a dog without taking the care described. |
Re: 1999 CRV: Keeping clock bright when lites are on?
Thomas G. Marshall wrote:
> I drive with my headlights on during the day (the '99 does not come with > DTRL), but the clock dims out when the lights go on, because there was an > assumption that lights only go on at night. > > Is there a configuration somewhere within the CRV that allows for "allways > bright" on the clock? > > If not, is there a wire that I can cut or short to make it always bright? > I'm assuming that at the very least there would be something on the clock > itself. Maybe 3 wires?----[ground, low, high] or maybe [ground, Positive, > lites-on] ? > > Thanks! > > PS. Before I thought to ask the question if there was another way, I had > asked here how to remove the clock. That damn thing is impossible to > remove! Stubborn little sucker----if you have any hints about that too, I'd > appreciate it. ---------------------------- You could add true DRL to your '99 and solve the problem, and save fuel while you're at it. Using the headlights as DRL turns on about 8 other unneeded bulbs, and the headlights run at full power. Take a look at: http://www.hamsar.com/drlkits.htm For some reason I think model 45060 is the right one to simulate the Canadian version of Honda DRL on a CR-V. I can find the other answer in my manual . . . Just takes time. The clock pops out with a butterknife. Put tape on the lower edge of the dash first. 'Curly' |
Re: 1999 CRV: Keeping clock bright when lites are on?
Thomas G. Marshall wrote:
> I drive with my headlights on during the day (the '99 does not come with > DTRL), but the clock dims out when the lights go on, because there was an > assumption that lights only go on at night. > > Is there a configuration somewhere within the CRV that allows for "allways > bright" on the clock? > > If not, is there a wire that I can cut or short to make it always bright? > I'm assuming that at the very least there would be something on the clock > itself. Maybe 3 wires?----[ground, low, high] or maybe [ground, Positive, > lites-on] ? > > Thanks! > > PS. Before I thought to ask the question if there was another way, I had > asked here how to remove the clock. That damn thing is impossible to > remove! Stubborn little sucker----if you have any hints about that too, I'd > appreciate it. ---------------------------- You could add true DRL to your '99 and solve the problem, and save fuel while you're at it. Using the headlights as DRL turns on about 8 other unneeded bulbs, and the headlights run at full power. Take a look at: http://www.hamsar.com/drlkits.htm For some reason I think model 45060 is the right one to simulate the Canadian version of Honda DRL on a CR-V. I can find the other answer in my manual . . . Just takes time. The clock pops out with a butterknife. Put tape on the lower edge of the dash first. 'Curly' |
Re: 1999 CRV: Keeping clock bright when lites are on?
motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _ coughed up:
> Thomas G. Marshall wrote: >> I drive with my headlights on during the day (the '99 does not come >> with DTRL), but the clock dims out when the lights go on, because >> there was an assumption that lights only go on at night. >> >> Is there a configuration somewhere within the CRV that allows for >> "allways bright" on the clock? >> >> If not, is there a wire that I can cut or short to make it always >> bright? I'm assuming that at the very least there would be something >> on the clock itself. Maybe 3 wires?----[ground, low, high] or maybe >> [ground, Positive, lites-on] ? >> >> Thanks! >> >> PS. Before I thought to ask the question if there was another way, >> I had asked here how to remove the clock. That damn thing is >> impossible to remove! Stubborn little sucker----if you have any >> hints about that too, I'd appreciate it. > > > ---------------------------- > > You could add true DRL to your '99 and solve the problem, and save > fuel while you're at it. Using the headlights as DRL turns on about 8 > other unneeded bulbs, and the headlights run at full power. Take a > look at: > http://www.hamsar.com/drlkits.htm > > For some reason I think model 45060 is the right one to simulate the > Canadian version of Honda DRL on a CR-V. > > I can find the other answer in my manual . . . Just takes time. The > clock pops out with a butterknife. Put tape on the lower edge of the > dash first. Tried that----the tolerance of that gap is so incredibly small that a butterknife all by itself bends the clock into scary proportions!. Chipped the thing too attempting this. I'm not very good at yanking out dash components. Also----the clips that they use on the dashboard that "snaps into" special rectangular holes in other parts of the dash, can pop off and fly deep into the cavity (somewhere) to never be seen again. They just are not clamped onto the dash part well enough. Arg. -- Having a dog that is a purebred does not qualify it for breeding. Dogs need to have several generations of clearances for various illnesses before being bred. If you are breeding dogs without taking care as to the genetic quality of the dog (again, being purebred is *not* enough), you are what is known as a "backyard breeder" and are part of the problem. Most of the congenital problems of present day dogs are traceable directly to backyard breeding. Spay or neuter your pet responsibly, and don't just think that you're somehow the exception and can breed a dog without taking the care described. |
Re: 1999 CRV: Keeping clock bright when lites are on?
motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _ coughed up:
> Thomas G. Marshall wrote: >> I drive with my headlights on during the day (the '99 does not come >> with DTRL), but the clock dims out when the lights go on, because >> there was an assumption that lights only go on at night. >> >> Is there a configuration somewhere within the CRV that allows for >> "allways bright" on the clock? >> >> If not, is there a wire that I can cut or short to make it always >> bright? I'm assuming that at the very least there would be something >> on the clock itself. Maybe 3 wires?----[ground, low, high] or maybe >> [ground, Positive, lites-on] ? >> >> Thanks! >> >> PS. Before I thought to ask the question if there was another way, >> I had asked here how to remove the clock. That damn thing is >> impossible to remove! Stubborn little sucker----if you have any >> hints about that too, I'd appreciate it. > > > ---------------------------- > > You could add true DRL to your '99 and solve the problem, and save > fuel while you're at it. Using the headlights as DRL turns on about 8 > other unneeded bulbs, and the headlights run at full power. Take a > look at: > http://www.hamsar.com/drlkits.htm > > For some reason I think model 45060 is the right one to simulate the > Canadian version of Honda DRL on a CR-V. > > I can find the other answer in my manual . . . Just takes time. The > clock pops out with a butterknife. Put tape on the lower edge of the > dash first. Tried that----the tolerance of that gap is so incredibly small that a butterknife all by itself bends the clock into scary proportions!. Chipped the thing too attempting this. I'm not very good at yanking out dash components. Also----the clips that they use on the dashboard that "snaps into" special rectangular holes in other parts of the dash, can pop off and fly deep into the cavity (somewhere) to never be seen again. They just are not clamped onto the dash part well enough. Arg. -- Having a dog that is a purebred does not qualify it for breeding. Dogs need to have several generations of clearances for various illnesses before being bred. If you are breeding dogs without taking care as to the genetic quality of the dog (again, being purebred is *not* enough), you are what is known as a "backyard breeder" and are part of the problem. Most of the congenital problems of present day dogs are traceable directly to backyard breeding. Spay or neuter your pet responsibly, and don't just think that you're somehow the exception and can breed a dog without taking the care described. |
1999 CRV: Keeping clock bright when lites are on?
I drive with my headlights on during the day (the '99 does not come with DTRL), but the clock dims out when the lights go on, because there was an assumption that lights only go on at night. Is there a configuration somewhere within the CRV that allows for "allways bright" on the clock? If not, is there a wire that I can cut or short to make it always bright? I'm assuming that at the very least there would be something on the clock itself. Maybe 3 wires?----[ground, low, high] or maybe [ground, Positive, lites-on] ? Thanks! PS. Before I thought to ask the question if there was another way, I had asked here how to remove the clock. That damn thing is impossible to remove! Stubborn little sucker----if you have any hints about that too, I'd appreciate it. -- Having a dog that is a purebred does not qualify it for breeding. Dogs need to have several generations of clearances for various illnesses before being bred. If you are breeding dogs without taking care as to the genetic quality of the dog (again, being purebred is not enough), you are what is known as a "backyard breeder" and are part of the problem. Most of the congenital problems of present day dogs are traceable directly to backyard breeding. Spay or neuter your pet responsibly, and don't just think that you're somehow the exception and can breed a dog without taking the care described. |
1999 CRV: Keeping clock bright when lites are on?
I drive with my headlights on during the day (the '99 does not come with DTRL), but the clock dims out when the lights go on, because there was an assumption that lights only go on at night. Is there a configuration somewhere within the CRV that allows for "allways bright" on the clock? If not, is there a wire that I can cut or short to make it always bright? I'm assuming that at the very least there would be something on the clock itself. Maybe 3 wires?----[ground, low, high] or maybe [ground, Positive, lites-on] ? Thanks! PS. Before I thought to ask the question if there was another way, I had asked here how to remove the clock. That damn thing is impossible to remove! Stubborn little sucker----if you have any hints about that too, I'd appreciate it. -- Having a dog that is a purebred does not qualify it for breeding. Dogs need to have several generations of clearances for various illnesses before being bred. If you are breeding dogs without taking care as to the genetic quality of the dog (again, being purebred is not enough), you are what is known as a "backyard breeder" and are part of the problem. Most of the congenital problems of present day dogs are traceable directly to backyard breeding. Spay or neuter your pet responsibly, and don't just think that you're somehow the exception and can breed a dog without taking the care described. |
Re: 1999 CRV: Keeping clock bright when lites are on?
Go to Wal Mart and buy a stick on clock.
Tom "Thomas G. Marshall" <tgm2tothe10thpower@replacetextwithnumber.hotmail. com> wrote in message news:j_uCe.3782$xe3.3664@trndny09... > > I drive with my headlights on during the day (the '99 does not come with > DTRL), but the clock dims out when the lights go on, because there was an > assumption that lights only go on at night. > > Is there a configuration somewhere within the CRV that allows for "allways > bright" on the clock? > > If not, is there a wire that I can cut or short to make it always bright? > I'm assuming that at the very least there would be something on the clock > itself. Maybe 3 wires?----[ground, low, high] or maybe [ground, Positive, > lites-on] ? > > Thanks! > > PS. Before I thought to ask the question if there was another way, I had > asked here how to remove the clock. That damn thing is impossible to > remove! Stubborn little sucker----if you have any hints about that too, > I'd appreciate it. > > -- > Having a dog that is a purebred does not qualify it for breeding. Dogs > need to have several generations of clearances for various illnesses > before being bred. If you are breeding dogs without taking care as to the > genetic quality of the dog (again, being purebred is *not* enough), you > are what is known as a "backyard breeder" and are part of the problem. > Most of the congenital problems of present day dogs are traceable directly > to backyard breeding. Spay or neuter your pet responsibly, and don't just > think that you're somehow the exception and can breed a dog without taking > the care described. > > |
Re: 1999 CRV: Keeping clock bright when lites are on?
Go to Wal Mart and buy a stick on clock.
Tom "Thomas G. Marshall" <tgm2tothe10thpower@replacetextwithnumber.hotmail. com> wrote in message news:j_uCe.3782$xe3.3664@trndny09... > > I drive with my headlights on during the day (the '99 does not come with > DTRL), but the clock dims out when the lights go on, because there was an > assumption that lights only go on at night. > > Is there a configuration somewhere within the CRV that allows for "allways > bright" on the clock? > > If not, is there a wire that I can cut or short to make it always bright? > I'm assuming that at the very least there would be something on the clock > itself. Maybe 3 wires?----[ground, low, high] or maybe [ground, Positive, > lites-on] ? > > Thanks! > > PS. Before I thought to ask the question if there was another way, I had > asked here how to remove the clock. That damn thing is impossible to > remove! Stubborn little sucker----if you have any hints about that too, > I'd appreciate it. > > -- > Having a dog that is a purebred does not qualify it for breeding. Dogs > need to have several generations of clearances for various illnesses > before being bred. If you are breeding dogs without taking care as to the > genetic quality of the dog (again, being purebred is *not* enough), you > are what is known as a "backyard breeder" and are part of the problem. > Most of the congenital problems of present day dogs are traceable directly > to backyard breeding. Spay or neuter your pet responsibly, and don't just > think that you're somehow the exception and can breed a dog without taking > the care described. > > |
Re: 1999 CRV: Keeping clock bright when lites are on?
In article <b4BCe.2966$Zx3.233@trndny05>,
"Thomas G. Marshall" <tgm2tothe10thpower@replacetextwithnumber.hotmail. com> wrote: > I drive with my headlights on during the day (the '99 does not come with > DTRL), but the clock dims out when the lights go on, because there was > an assumption that lights only go on at night. > > Is there a configuration somewhere within the CRV that allows for > "allways bright" on the clock? > > If not, is there a wire that I can cut or short to make it always > bright? You talk about the clock, but you forget that the clock is part of the instrument lighting overall. On some cars, the dashboard light dimmer switch has a position whereby it turns all the dash lights on full strength, plenty bright for anytime. |
Re: 1999 CRV: Keeping clock bright when lites are on?
In article <b4BCe.2966$Zx3.233@trndny05>,
"Thomas G. Marshall" <tgm2tothe10thpower@replacetextwithnumber.hotmail. com> wrote: > I drive with my headlights on during the day (the '99 does not come with > DTRL), but the clock dims out when the lights go on, because there was > an assumption that lights only go on at night. > > Is there a configuration somewhere within the CRV that allows for > "allways bright" on the clock? > > If not, is there a wire that I can cut or short to make it always > bright? You talk about the clock, but you forget that the clock is part of the instrument lighting overall. On some cars, the dashboard light dimmer switch has a position whereby it turns all the dash lights on full strength, plenty bright for anytime. |
Re: 1999 CRV: Keeping clock bright when lites are on?
twfsa coughed up:
> Go to Wal Mart and buy a stick on clock. LOL -- It's time for everyone to just step back, take a deep breath, relax, and stop throwing hissy fits over crossposting. |
Re: 1999 CRV: Keeping clock bright when lites are on?
twfsa coughed up:
> Go to Wal Mart and buy a stick on clock. LOL -- It's time for everyone to just step back, take a deep breath, relax, and stop throwing hissy fits over crossposting. |
Re: 1999 CRV: Keeping clock bright when lites are on?
Elmo P. Shagnasty coughed up:
> In article <b4BCe.2966$Zx3.233@trndny05>, > "Thomas G. Marshall" > <tgm2tothe10thpower@replacetextwithnumber.hotmail. com> wrote: > >> I drive with my headlights on during the day (the '99 does not come >> with DTRL), but the clock dims out when the lights go on, because >> there was an assumption that lights only go on at night. >> >> Is there a configuration somewhere within the CRV that allows for >> "allways bright" on the clock? >> >> If not, is there a wire that I can cut or short to make it always >> bright? > > You talk about the clock, but you forget that the clock is part of the > instrument lighting overall. No I didn't. The clock is /not/ part of the instrument lighting. It is under separate control, high and low based only on whether or not the lights are on, and is not affected by the dashboard light dimmer. > > On some cars, the dashboard light dimmer switch has a position whereby > it turns all the dash lights on full strength, plenty bright for > anytime. -- It's time for everyone to just step back, take a deep breath, relax, and stop throwing hissy fits over crossposting. |
Re: 1999 CRV: Keeping clock bright when lites are on?
Elmo P. Shagnasty coughed up:
> In article <b4BCe.2966$Zx3.233@trndny05>, > "Thomas G. Marshall" > <tgm2tothe10thpower@replacetextwithnumber.hotmail. com> wrote: > >> I drive with my headlights on during the day (the '99 does not come >> with DTRL), but the clock dims out when the lights go on, because >> there was an assumption that lights only go on at night. >> >> Is there a configuration somewhere within the CRV that allows for >> "allways bright" on the clock? >> >> If not, is there a wire that I can cut or short to make it always >> bright? > > You talk about the clock, but you forget that the clock is part of the > instrument lighting overall. No I didn't. The clock is /not/ part of the instrument lighting. It is under separate control, high and low based only on whether or not the lights are on, and is not affected by the dashboard light dimmer. > > On some cars, the dashboard light dimmer switch has a position whereby > it turns all the dash lights on full strength, plenty bright for > anytime. -- It's time for everyone to just step back, take a deep breath, relax, and stop throwing hissy fits over crossposting. |
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