Should the clock in a pre facelift Coupe light up?

[GerardJPC]

Dumb question alert!  1978-79 car with pre facelift interior.  The clock located in the wooden panel with all the knobs on it works but does not light up.  Is it supposed to?  If so, I foresee swearing ahead as I try to access the bulb.

[Neil-yaj396]

The pre-facelift saloon clock that I have in my stash has a bulb holder, so presume the same for the Coupe? Isn't the wood effect panel holding the clock just held in by 4 thumb type screws? Much easier to get at than the facelift clock!

[peteracs]

Hi Gerard

Yes, it should be linked to the side light circuit as per other lamps on the centre section. It is a simple pull out holder and the lamp is a small baynet type bulb. Access should be possible via the speaker grill on top of the dash rather than trying to get at it from the centre section.

Peter

[GerardJPC]

Cool, thanks all!