How to remove the clock from a Vitara R reg? The clock has suddenly 'gone dead' - no light or life. No other electrical faults so doesn't seem to be a fuse. I'd like to get the clock out to check it over and, if needed, fit another, but my Haynes manual makes no mention of how to remove the clock. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you. Howard.

double posted, way to go/

From what you say I would have a load test done on the battery as the sudden drop in voltage when trying to start indicates a dead cell

Have you cleared all the faults?
Try it again after clearing.

the dash dimmer turned down? i guess you mean parking lights and dash dimmer, is dead in clock. but is it dead in the whole dash?
if the dash is dimming and the clock dim lamp is dead (park) then its bad. (check fuses in all cases first)

Better check the battery as it sure sounds like its dead. The charging system could be at fault also A brand new battery can run down and need a charge if the charging system isnt doing its job Hope this helps you .Good luck!

open hood look at driver side theres a black round brake booster and the brake master cylinder is attached to it and the reservoir on top is where the brake fluid goes,you should be able to see through it to see at a glance if its low,if so get brakes checked for how much life is left in them

hi , i think i have the same problem as you, my engine light flashes and i cant get fuel through the injectors but i have fuel pressure and spark. try these two links which might be helpful, the first explains about the mitsubishi ecu used in your vitara, basicly saying they're **** and break down quite early in its life and the second explains how you can run your own diagnostics test using a paper clip and counting the number of flashes from your engine light, you then compare this to the chart on the web site to find your problem.

mitsubishi ecu site www.carelect.demon.co.uk/mitind.html
self diagnostic test www.btinternet.com/~j_holland/pages/diag.html

hope this helps you out, karl hodder

If your clock doesn't work, it is probably because there is an internal fault within the clock module, itself. This is a common problem in many of the Japanese models - the Toyota Matrix included. The clock may be intermittent or have a dead disply.

If your Matrix clock is dead or intermittent, you can remove it yourself and have it professionally refurbished by Dr. Clock. He offers a lifetime warranty and does top-notch work.

if it runs fine all day then sits for a wile and its dead you have a short

so called mechanic should look for no charge find another one,hes taking the pea ,sounds like he doesnt know whats hes doing anyway.none of the faults are related ,heater core needs flushing with a bit of caustic soda ,ignition lock switch needs renewing ,bulbs in interior need changing to iluminate the gearchange ,and a new window winder unit.