Timekeeping problems.

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p6steve

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Hopefully this is a real simple one, but I left my lights on recently (none of these fancy 'lights on' warning buzzers), drained the battery and obviously the clock stopped.
Now I'll be gubbered if I can get it working again. I had it out once a while back and as soon as I reconnected it it sprang into life. This time nothing. Could it be it needs a really big jolt from a fully charged battery as I know mine is not really charged up to it's capacity, or is there something more sinister. The connections are clean etc etc and like I say it's run perfectly for ages and restarted first time last time.
Cheers
Steve.
 
Steve I have been experiencing a similar problem.

Not the way to do things but, If I administer a nice firm slap to the clock or adjacent dash then if works. I thnk the slap moves the mechanism on. you know when the clock is ticking away there is a louder click..

I did take the dash out and check the wiring and found nothing. Would be interesting if anyone knows the solution.
 
I've found that the easiest way (and gentler) is to give the hands adjuster a couple of sharp twists. This usually jolts the mechanism enough to start it going again. Once running adjust hands to correct time.
Regards, John.
 
Well I spent most of Sunday slapping and banging and twisting and absolutely no joy - and then I went I tried to fix the clock on my P6!!
No seriously, a sharp tap on the side got the clock ticking and it carried on for about two to four minutes each time and then stopped. I then realised it did this regardless of whether it was connected to the power or not. I've checked and there is power coming from the wire, but had to frustratingly give up and reassemble the dashboard as I ran out of time. Unless anyone else has any ideas, I suspect the clock may be knackered and I'll look for another....

Steve.
 
Steve,
I believe these clocks work with a mechanical mechanism which is jolted by electricity every couple of minutes (which would explain the short term running then stopping) so the problem has to be electrical. There have been articles in the P6 NEWS in the past explaining how to repair broken clocks (I'll see if I can find them.) Also someone advertises a clock repair service in the P6 NEWS. So don't despair help is at hand (exscuse the awful pun). Regards, John.
 
I have recently had the same problem.

I pulled the dash out check the wiring and all was well put back to gether and it worker ok until the battery died.

I did a repair on a clock a while back which was successful.

Take the clock out the dash. If is is a SII then you need only take off the clear plastic part. there is two screw which hold it in place. take it out and undo the wire which you can reach.

get your self a couple of test leads and connect it accross the battery in your car. leave it running for a few hours our a few days. if it doesn't run then you need to fix the clock ( dead easy we can talk you through how to do it.) if it runs then you have gremlins like me.. :D
 
Cheers guys - I'll have another play when I get a chance and let you know. Now you come to mention it, I do remember the extra loud click every couple of minutes or so. So in that respect it does sound like the power isn't getting through, although my trusty 12v tester says the connection does have power. Out with my mini scredriver set I think and time to become an horologist......or something like that. ???
 
Did you adjust the time before you realised it wasnt working ? It is possible to jam the clock if the adjuster is left pushed in and engaged, they can be a bit stiff and don't always pop back out. Result is a puff of smoke and a dead clock.
 
Very old thread I know..and I'm sure there's been quite a few words on the subject...

But the slap and tickle didn't do the trick on my clock..and a bit of Googling turned this up..

Clock Repair

Seems this "thermofuse" is prone to failure.

So out with the clock..bit of fiddly soldering on the spring-loaded contacts..and blow me it worked! Good to hear it ticking!
 
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