I don't like that our trucks don't have an analog clock. When truck is off, you can't tell time, so I've looked around and secured a clock from a Jaguar I found in the junkyard, but our front trim is not flat, it's kinda curved, so it would not look good. Has anyone tried installing an analog clock in their truck and it worked well? Please share.
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Just curious. Where are you planning on mounting it? As far as where to get one, I'd take a look at some Infiniti products. One of their "trademarks" was to have a nice looking analog clock in them. If you can find one, I'm sure it will look good. Can't remember if they have an Infiniti logo on them though, if that matters.
Pretty sure you could pick up a good used one for cheap.
Edit to add: I just looked at a few used Infinitis for sale and it looks like most of them have a big information center/stereo unit instead of the clock. You'll probably have to check on some of the older models if you decide to go this route. I know the Q45's in the nineties had a really nice looking clock.
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Dang it, now you've got me thinking about doing this too. If you're interested here's a link to a page full of Infiniti Q45 clocks from different years. https://www.ebay.com/b/Dash-Clocks-for-Infiniti-Q45/33673/bn_51182462
Where to mount is a problem too as there's really no good space for it on our trucks. I'm thinking on center bezel below emergency blinkers or on other side below rear hatch window switch. It's funny you mentioned Infiniti coz I just sold a 2003 Infiniti QX4 truck which had this clock right in center of dashboard. It was nice and convenient.
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Boort
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I had a buddy who used to roll with an analog watch on the spoke of his steering wheel.
Recently I've seen a case to clip an iWatch to the steeringwheel/bike handle bars. for tracing time, GPS and as a remote control for music. I'm sure you could find it on fleabay.
As for mounting a classic analog clock in our rigs If you don't have A-pillar airbags, I'd probably go a gauge pod and classic clock that fit it.
Someone here showed off a really cool set of pods for the 4th gen in another thread:
Craven Speed Gauge Pods - Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum
Found a link to the pods:
The FlexPod Gauge Mount for Toyota 4Runner (2003-2009)
Now you just need to pick the 52mm Clock that you like.
Post pics and details with what you end up going with!
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Wiring the clock
I'm reviving this thread as I recently got this Infiniti G35 clock with it's wiring connector and I'd like to install it right below the emergency lights switch. I called a shop near by that does auto electric and the guy told me he would charge me $290.00 to connect properly it. I think that quote is outrageous!
Based on what's showing on wiring label I copied from back of connector, does anyone have any idea where to start with wiring?
ILL- : Probably stands for light/negative
ILL+ : Probably stands for light/positive
GRD : Ground
B+ : ??
I'm reviving this thread as I recently got this Infiniti G35 clock with it's wiring connector and I'd like to install it right below the emergency lights switch. I called a shop near by that does auto electric and the guy told me he would charge me $290.00 to connect properly it. I think that quote is outrageous!
Based on what's showing on wiring label I copied from back of connector, does anyone have any idea where to start with wiring?
ILL- : Probably stands for light/negative
ILL+ : Probably stands for light/positive
GRD : Ground
B+ : ??
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I agree with your interpretation of the wiring. B+ would need to go to a constant power source so the clock will continue to function even with vehicle power off. Illumination positive can go to switched power, if you want the backlight on anytime the vehicle is on, otherwise it needs to go to something downstream of the light switch to only come on with the lights.
I have to ask, why not just go with any of the gazillion options available in stick-on form from Amazon/others? A quick search of Google with "dashboard clocks" shows options starting around $8....no wiring/cutting involved, just replace a battery occasionally.
You also know we're all wondering why you need an always on clock solution for your 4R? I consider myself a bit old school myself, but even I eventually gave up wearing a watch since my phone is always with me. Cheers!
I have to ask, why not just go with any of the gazillion options available in stick-on form from Amazon/others? A quick search of Google with "dashboard clocks" shows options starting around $8....no wiring/cutting involved, just replace a battery occasionally.
You also know we're all wondering why you need an always on clock solution for your 4R? I consider myself a bit old school myself, but even I eventually gave up wearing a watch since my phone is always with me. Cheers!
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Thanks for your input. I tried one of those inexpensive stickon clocks from Amazon and the battery lasted for a week, probably the heat damaged it, besides looking cheap and tacky. I also couldn't see it at night. The 4R climate control LCD screen has a clock, but can't see it by day when wearing sunglasses. This is the first vehicle I got that didn't have an analog clock. Yes, I could look at my cell phone to tell time, but how convenient is that especially while driving vs taking a millisecond to eyeball an analog clock? I guess I'm real old school
Thanks for your input. I tried one of those inexpensive stickon clocks from Amazon and the battery lasted for a week, probably the heat damaged it, besides looking cheap and tacky. I also couldn't see it at night. The 4R climate control LCD screen has a clock, but can't see it by day when wearing sunglasses. This is the first vehicle I got that didn't have an analog clock. Yes, I could look at my cell phone to tell time, but how convenient is that especially while driving vs taking a millisecond to eyeball an analog clock? I guess I'm real old school
When's the last time you bought a vehicle?
The last analog clock I saw was on my 1976 Olds Ninety-Eight. Every vehicle since then either had no clock or digital. I think the same can be said for my parents', siblings, in-laws, and friends' vehicles. Besides Infiniti and Jag, as previously mentioned, I can't think of any mfg who continued to regularly offer analog clocks as a kind of styling statement...maybe Porsche?You're wearing polarized sunglasses. Tilting your head to the side a bit should let you see the clock. However, you started the thread by saying you wanted to see the time with the vehicle off...
Maybe the current crop of dashboard clocks aren't as well made as they used to be. I've used or seen a number of them over the years for my and other's econoboxes that had no clock at all. Obviously, YMMV.
I've driven Mercedes for the past 20 years, and every Mercedes I've owned had an analog clock. Nearly every luxury car out there has an analog car. Sadly Mercedes has very poor reliability, but ride quality and materials used on those vehicles can't be rivaled. So, I decided to give that up for the 4R's reliability and ruggedness. One reason for wanting an analog clock is my use of prescription glasses, and analogs are usually much easier to see, if I tilt my head outside sunglasses to see anything, it becomes a big blurrrrrr
I tested the B+ along with the GRD by attaching wires directly to battery and clock worked just fine. Now, as far as the illumination pos/neg wires, I'd like clock's backlight to come on when headlights are turned on, and I'm not sure how to hook those up. My 4R has the daytime running lights, and if I attach them there, they'll be on when car is running, day and night. I'd rather have it on only when headlights are on. I can't seem to find wiring going into low headlight beam, which seems like the logical place to splice into. Any suggestions?
I was able to get the clock mounted in the same spot where hazard light switch sat, which I moved to the left side. It wasn't a problem since that space had a blank cover. So, both openings were resized and that's what it looks like now. I also spray painted the trim black to match climate control panel. Luckily, color of clock light matches existing lighting scheme.
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It looks nice, the Infiniti logo would drive me nuts... I would have tried to see if at the very least Lexus had a similar set-up.
I don't know if ever needed to know the time that badly, also don't most of those vehicle mounted analog clocks need you to physically turn the vehicle on to update the time? I feel like if they didn't do that, you're just looking at an additional parasitic draw on your battery? (though I doubt the draw is barely half an amp on that thing...)
I don't know if ever needed to know the time that badly, also don't most of those vehicle mounted analog clocks need you to physically turn the vehicle on to update the time? I feel like if they didn't do that, you're just looking at an additional parasitic draw on your battery? (though I doubt the draw is barely half an amp on that thing...)
