analog clock install

[Mike30e]

I find that the analog clock loses a couple of minutes every couple of weeks. But it looks so much better in the dash than my 6 button OBC...

[NC325iC]

i went to wire mine up yesterday and couldnt find a wiring harness where the OBC was, where might i find this wiring harness?

[NeoMishMoo]

i went to wire mine up yesterday and couldnt find a wiring harness where the OBC was, where might i find this wiring harness?

Wait did you not have an obc? Or was it not connected? Surely the wiring harness must be down in there somewhere. Maybe it fell down behind all of the heater controls. The hole is small so you might not be able to get your hand in there to fish it out. It would be easier if you removed your stereo and/or that plastic panel that on the right side of your console that runs all the way back to your glove box.

I know that whenever I am able to squeeze my hand through the OBC hole I always regret the decision when it is time to remove my hand.

If you really don't have a harness you could just run new wires to your clock, that is what I did before finding this thread (I just lazily wired it up hot without illumination).

[bimmerboy08]

this is a great writeup. Works perfectly if followed, make sure to undo the battery connections, and be careful not to lose the screws.

[SimplyDope]

Apologies for the bump, but I'll be following this writeup tomorrow :) Using bullet connectors since that's all I have around. I've had the clock in the car for a while just never bothered to wire it in haha.

Edit: Just installed it. peerless' additions made it very easy. Worked the first time I reconnected the battery. Thanks!

I'll take pics soon when I make more progress with the interior :)

[5ickride]

Followed these instructions and it works flawlessly! Thanks for the simple step by step write up!!

[spiDmang]

is there any other way of wiring this up besides using a power mirror connection, or the stock plug? Im hoping to find like single connectors for each connection (if that makes any sense)

[bubbajan21]

is there any other way of wiring this up besides using a power mirror connection, or the stock plug? Im hoping to find like single connectors for each connection (if that makes any sense)

Why? Just use the mirror plug, it fits right in and makes it really easy. Don't make more work for yourself than you need to.

[travis325]

thanks for the great info guys! I'm going to try it tomorrow and post pics!

[bzboardz]

followed these instructions and it works flawlessly! Thanks for the simple step by step write up!!

this +1

[FreedS4]

I'm trying to re-install my multi-function clock, but remember where each original wire goes. Any have this info? Thanks

Chris

[FreedS4]

Just need someone to snap a quick picture of the harness. Anyone, a little help?

Chris

[kumulonimbus]

Just installed my analogue clock following OP's instructions, clock is running great. However, now the SRS light on the over head display continuously blinks. Anyone have this happen to them?

[mcskibadee1]

Could one of these be used instead of butt connectors? Just seems if I ever wanted to go back to original it would be much easier.



Is this the correct way to get to the clock so I can install it?

http://home.comcast.net/~cdeegan9/dashboard/dashboard_4.html

[blackhawkimpact]

You can use whatever you want, even electric tape. ;)

It just won't be a clean, professional look, and can be explosive to your car.