Hello.
I tried Aredubjay's advice and...it worked! My clock worked again and the climate contol lit up. I warmed up the car for 10 minutes and then turned on the heat. Everything worked fine & when I closed the hood of my car I heard the engine revs slow down radically and lo and behold the panel and clock were dark again. The #3 fuse had blown out again. (cigarette lighter mirror). I replaced the fuse and repeated the procedure Ardub suggested. I could see the panel light up and go dark immediately when I turned on the car. I tried a few more times, but each try had the same outcome.

CraigK had mentioned resetting the ECM for the climate control. Craig or anyone...please send some advice or suggestions. Thanks! <mango>