kbakshi Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 Folks, I have 97 ES300 80k miles, my clock just stopped working. Any ideas as to what to do? Thanks kbakshi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexusk8 Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 Check the fuse for your clock; location of fuse should be mentioned in your owner's manual. If it seems OK, try to disconnect and reconnect the cable for your clock. This requires you to carefully pry out the center vent assy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amtrakmatt Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Check the fuse for your clock; location of fuse should be mentioned in your owner's manual. If it seems OK, try to disconnect and reconnect the cable for your clock. This requires you to carefully pry out the center vent assy. I have a 1997 ES300 as well, same problem but the power mirrors also don't work. I've seen several people post this problem, and no one has said if they have a solution. I checked the fuse for the clock, and it was fine. Please let me know if anyone out there was able to fix this problem? Thanks, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amtrakmatt Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 Turns out that it is a fuse, just not the one that the manual said it should be. There is a blue 15 amp fuse on the bottom right corner, this is the fuse that needs to be replaced to fix this problem. It is in the fuse box that is inside the car behind the coin holder. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpschndr Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Turns out that it is a fuse, just not the one that the manual said it should be. There is a blue 15 amp fuse on the bottom right corner, this is the fuse that needs to be replaced to fix this problem. It is in the fuse box that is inside the car behind the coin holder. Matt I have a 2000 ES300 with the clock, cig lighter, etc, out. I want to check out the appropriate fuse but cannot find the passenger cabin fuse box. If it is behind the coin holder, how do you get at it? Does the coin holder come out or is there some other access? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin97 Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Turns out that it is a fuse, just not the one that the manual said it should be. There is a blue 15 amp fuse on the bottom right corner, this is the fuse that needs to be replaced to fix this problem. It is in the fuse box that is inside the car behind the coin holder. Matt I have a 2000 ES300 with the clock, cig lighter, etc, out. I want to check out the appropriate fuse but cannot find the passenger cabin fuse box. If it is behind the coin holder, how do you get at it? Does the coin holder come out or is there some other access? open the coin holder/compartment, and pull parallel to the dash a nice hard tug and it will pop out. don't worry it will not break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upabove8 Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 had the same problem. my clock went out and thanx to you all, fixed mine too! It was the fuse that amtrakmatt mentioned. Thank You all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamm178 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 had the same problem. my clock went out and thanx to you all, fixed mine too! It was the fuse that amtrakmatt mentioned. Thank You all! Where is the fuse that your talking about for the clock? My clock stopped working. I need to repair it any help who be great. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexdem Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 95 es 300 I have a problem with my clock but its definitly not the fuse. I replaced the fuse and still have a "smeared" look to it. Cant read the time ever.. the radio back light is out too and i am going to replace it. but wont exactly replace the climate control for a clock if its not worth fixing. i really want to know if i should attempt to repair or leave it as is with ability to be functional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfriendoc Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Lexdem: It's been a while since I did this, so please use your craftiness to determine if you need to change the order at all, or if I miss a step. You can replace the clock without having to replace the climate control. I know that for sure. The entire dash console comes out in one piece, and each of the components attach to the back of it. You will need to remove the black or wood grain trim on the console, which can be loosened and pulled up and off by prying with a small slot screwdriver near the corners. The rounded piece between the ashtray and climate control pops out also. Look for pry spots on the top edge of it. Then remove the 4 bolts that hold the dashgoard console in. You may have to pull out a cover piece first, by grasping the strip between the air ducts and the clock. If you have questions, or run into problems - try emailing me at thebeachsideteam@cox.net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfriendoc Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 If any of you use the ashtray for a coin holder, you might want to put a piece of sponge or other non-metal material in the hole for the cigarette lighter... if you've removed it. I found that the fuse Matt refers to above was blown, and replaced it. Then I proceeded to turn on the power and melt another fuse. It turns out there was a coin that fell into the hold for the lighter and was shorting the circuit. I removed the coin, put in another fuse and wah-la... problem fixed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ES 300 2012 Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Hi I just learned from all of you!!! I fixed two problems I had.. The clock and the side mirrors. The previous owner had the incorrect fuse size therefore neither the clock nor the mirrors worked. I changed it to the correct size (15) and it started working!!! This is the ashtray's fuse. Thank you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjim Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Turns out that it is a fuse, just not the one that the manual said it should be. There is a blue 15 amp fuse on the bottom right corner, this is the fuse that needs to be replaced to fix this problem. It is in the fuse box that is inside the car behind the coin holder. Matt Thanks Matt. I found the fuse and was able to replace and get the clock working again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexus fam Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Thx for the tip. 98 ES300. Clock, side view mirrors, and charger were not working. Parts store said 7.5. I found and replaced the defective 15 amp fuse. Viola - problem solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91ES300 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I want to thank whoever created and contributed to this thread. My clock is now fixed! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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