I never knew how much I relied on that clock until it died a few weeks ago. My first thought was maybe the fuse has blown, but that's not the case. Maybe a dumb question, but I'll ask anyway:
Does anyone know of a possible fix that doesn't involve pulling the instrument cluster out? Thanks!
It's not very difficult to pull the cluster - fixing the clock might be a different story, although you do see used clusters for sale on eBay occasionally.
Dean
Lutz, FL
'85 635 CSi Euro #9402254
'87 Spider Veloce
'92 Spider Veloce
'08 350Z
There are plenty of purveyors out there that do classic car clock restoration. They can easily replace the movement with a modern quartz movement. If you don't know where to look, google Hemmings Motor News and go to the services offered section. You will find at least a dozen guys/companies that provide this service.
81 Euro undergoing total nut and bolt restoration
pictures at: flickr.com/photos/bertsphotos
Sacrilege!
That's like replacing an E24 with a Honda! ;-)
If the clock is similar to the analog VDO's (in 2002tii's), clean, and then lube it with clock oil. Check for a soldered fusible link inside, and clean the contact point.
Or I could be all wrong if it's a different sort of movement. But I doubt it
Clock oil is available on Amazon for $10 for about 3 drops.
Cheers,
Ray
I have an extra analog clock from an '80 633 if you are interested.
Last edited by Bert Poliakoff; 09-09-2017 at 12:20 AM.
81 Euro undergoing total nut and bolt restoration
pictures at: flickr.com/photos/bertsphotos
Thanks Bert!
My post was a bit tongue-in-cheek. I hope the OP didn't take it too seriously.
Folks can mod their cars any way that makes them happy IMO (well unless they de-trim a 2002!)
Cheers
Ray
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