1995 Mustang Clock issues when head lights are turned on

jen25ca · July 31st, 2007, 03:45 PM

The clock in my 1995 mustang started acting up about two weeks ago. When I turn my head lights or park lights on, the clock display turns off. When I turn my headlights or park lights off, the clock display turns back on and displays whatever time it was when I turned my lights on. For example, if I turn my lights on at 9:00 and off at 9:15, the clock will still display 9:00 when the lights are turned off and I'm able to read the clock again. While the lights are off the clock operates as normal.

Any help how to fix this issue would be appreciated.

Cheers,
Jennifer

gills99stang · August 1st, 2007, 03:09 AM

I'm no electronics expert on the '94-'98's, but I would guess that somehow the head/parking lights are taking away the power to the clock. Maybe there's a short somewhere?

Victoria · August 1st, 2007, 05:15 AM

Mine kinda does that too, and it's an '06. It doesn't completely take away power from the clock, just dims it. Even when I just turn on the turning lights. I don't believe it's always done that.

97TunedMustang · August 1st, 2007, 05:59 AM

Originally Posted by Victoria

Mine kinda does that too, and it's an '06. It doesn't completely take away power from the clock, just dims it. Even when I just turn on the turning lights. I don't believe it's always done that.

yea it has always done that lol. both my honda and mustang do it. Its just an auto dim feature. when your turning your parking lights/headlights on obviously the assumption is that its dark outside and the clock dims so its not as bright. it no longer has to compensate for the sun being bright during the day.

006leenstang00 · August 1st, 2007, 07:04 AM

is ur speedometer dimmn too b/c if thats the case maybe its as simple as turning the light switch to the right???

gills99stang · August 1st, 2007, 07:07 AM

Originally Posted by 006leenstang00

is ur speedometer dimmn too b/c if thats the case maybe its as simple as turning the light switch to the right???

Good point! Sometimes it's something simple like that.

006leenstang00 · August 1st, 2007, 07:30 AM

most of the time it is something thats as simple as that... but if its not that i would look into the power short somewhere like u said...also i have a system in my car and everytime i crank it up when i'm at a stop light i see my clock light along w/ the other lights dim so it could be something w/ ur alternator too!!

jen25ca · August 1st, 2007, 01:48 PM

The dash and lights all work fine. Everything works fine expect the stupid clock just blacks out the lights are turned on and then time seems to stand still. Maybe that's not such a bad thing LOL.

Onemanzu · August 1st, 2007, 01:50 PM

: )

the only thing that i can think to tell you is take it to the dealership or a trusted shop see if they can tell you whats wrong... then say woah okay thats going to cost way more then i thought i will have to talk to my hubby and then just leave and try to get some one to fix it for way cheaper

Juggalo_X · August 1st, 2007, 02:08 PM

This is a standard feature when u turn on ur head lights it will dim the dash lights a bit on the radio, time and heating clusters to make it easer on the eyes at night. some how your dimmer has malfunctioned or shorted and is switching the clock back light completely off

Murderjetz · August 1st, 2007, 02:21 PM

you guys aren't listening to him.
It's not just that it dims out, the time on the clock actually freezes and doesn't start going again until he turns his headlights off again.

that is fucked...I don't see how it would stop counting time if it was just the backlight that dimmed too much.

Juggalo_X · August 1st, 2007, 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by Murderjetz

you guys aren't listening to him.
It's not just that it dims out, the time on the clock actually freezes and doesn't start going again until he turns his headlights off again.

that is fucked...I don't see how it would stop counting time if it was just the backlight that dimmed too much.

the dimmer is shorting. probably why it freezes. thats the only relative connection between the clock and the head lamps. period.

Onemanzu · August 1st, 2007, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by Murderjetz

you guys aren't listening to him.

i know jennifer is a manly name and all but something tells me that this poster might be a girl... not sure

Murderjetz · August 1st, 2007, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by Onemanzu

Originally Posted by Murderjetz

you guys aren't listening to him.

i know jennifer is a manly name and all but something tells me that this poster might be a girl... not sure

fuck!
I'm so sorry.

Onemanzu · August 1st, 2007, 03:06 PM

ha

Youngin · August 1st, 2007, 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by Victoria

Mine kinda does that too, and it's an '06. It doesn't completely take away power from the clock, just dims it. Even when I just turn on the turning lights. I don't believe it's always done that.

dimming is natural if your talking about the radio clock . its suppose to dim very slightly but you wont have that problem with a aftermarket radio

gills99stang · August 4th, 2007, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by Juggalo_X

Originally Posted by Murderjetz

you guys aren't listening to him.
It's not just that it dims out, the time on the clock actually freezes and doesn't start going again until he turns his headlights off again.

that is fucked...I don't see how it would stop counting time if it was just the backlight that dimmed too much.

the dimmer is shorting. probably why it freezes. thats the only relative connection between the clock and the head lamps. period.

+1

July 31st, 2007, 03:45 PM	#1
jen25ca Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	1995 Mustang Clock issues when head lights are turned on The clock in my 1995 mustang started acting up about two weeks ago. When I turn my head lights or park lights on, the clock display turns off. When I turn my headlights or park lights off, the clock display turns back on and displays whatever time it was when I turned my lights on. For example, if I turn my lights on at 9:00 and off at 9:15, the clock will still display 9:00 when the lights are turned off and I'm able to read the clock again. While the lights are off the clock operates as normal. Any help how to fix this issue would be appreciated. Cheers, Jennifer

August 1st, 2007, 03:09 AM	#2
gills99stang Achieving more N/A power! When this baby hits 88 miles an hour... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 3,154 iTrader: 3 reviews	I'm no electronics expert on the '94-'98's, but I would guess that somehow the head/parking lights are taking away the power to the clock. Maybe there's a short somewhere? __________________ Brendan '99 Mustang GT [ 318 rwhp N/A ] - SOLD () '04 F150 XLT SuperCab

August 1st, 2007, 05:15 AM	#3
Victoria Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 198 iTrader: 0 reviews	Mine kinda does that too, and it's an '06. It doesn't completely take away power from the clock, just dims it. Even when I just turn on the turning lights. I don't believe it's always done that. __________________

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006leenstang00 Enthusiast 00' V6ER & A 01' COBRA Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 640 iTrader: 0 reviews	is ur speedometer dimmn too b/c if thats the case maybe its as simple as turning the light switch to the right??? __________________ Engine Mods: slp loudmouth catback exhaust, pacesetter h-pipe, k & n cold air intake, jet chip Body and Interior Mods: Saleen front bumber, 18" chrome saleen rims, GT rear bumper and drop zone 2" lowering springs

August 1st, 2007, 07:30 AM	#7
006leenstang00 Enthusiast 00' V6ER & A 01' COBRA Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 640 iTrader: 0 reviews	most of the time it is something thats as simple as that... but if its not that i would look into the power short somewhere like u said...also i have a system in my car and everytime i crank it up when i'm at a stop light i see my clock light along w/ the other lights dim so it could be something w/ ur alternator too!! __________________ Engine Mods: slp loudmouth catback exhaust, pacesetter h-pipe, k & n cold air intake, jet chip Body and Interior Mods: Saleen front bumber, 18" chrome saleen rims, GT rear bumper and drop zone 2" lowering springs

August 1st, 2007, 01:48 PM	#8
jen25ca Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	The dash and lights all work fine. Everything works fine expect the stupid clock just blacks out the lights are turned on and then time seems to stand still. Maybe that's not such a bad thing LOL.

August 1st, 2007, 01:50 PM	#9
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,513 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	: ) the only thing that i can think to tell you is take it to the dealership or a trusted shop see if they can tell you whats wrong... then say woah okay thats going to cost way more then i thought i will have to talk to my hubby and then just leave and try to get some one to fix it for way cheaper __________________ My Foz

August 1st, 2007, 02:08 PM	#10
Juggalo_X I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2001 Mustang 232/CBR600 14+@Slow Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Western Ontario Posts: 6,688 iTrader: 0 reviews	This is a standard feature when u turn on ur head lights it will dim the dash lights a bit on the radio, time and heating clusters to make it easer on the eyes at night. some how your dimmer has malfunctioned or shorted and is switching the clock back light completely off

August 1st, 2007, 02:21 PM	#11
Murderjetz Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 1,003 iTrader: 0 reviews	you guys aren't listening to him. It's not just that it dims out, the time on the clock actually freezes and doesn't start going again until he turns his headlights off again. that is fucked...I don't see how it would stop counting time if it was just the backlight that dimmed too much. __________________ Listen to my music \| Visit my garage

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