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    1979 633csi Analog Clock died after almost 40 years

    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!

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    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.
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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bert Poliakoff View Post
    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.
    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

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    I have an extra analog clock from an '80 633 if you are interested.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rlkrlk View Post
    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
    Ray is that sacrilige like an added gauge panel cut into the upholstery or having a "juiced" E24 that looks like a low rider?? LOL. We all have our different ideas of what to do with these cars. Remember, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
    Last edited by Bert Poliakoff; 09-09-2017 at 12:20 AM.
    81 Euro undergoing total nut and bolt restoration
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    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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