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Late model VDO clock repair - ideas?
So I bought a clock that works for 5 minutes then slows down and stops. I've pulled it apart according to other threads on this site. Looks like the little drive motor gets jumpy then slows down reverses a bit then runs at a lower rpm all the while going forward then backward. I don't see any bad looking solders. Any ideas? ANy idea how to separate the electronics from the gears?
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IF it stops it tells the right time 2X a day!
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Might be time to consider a boost gauge!
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The voltage across one of the caps is 12v while the other is 1.5v. Other threads suggest they should be the same?
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If you have a small soldering iron, try reflowing all of the solder joints. They may have become high resistance from heating & cooling over the years. This corrects many intermittent problems.
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OK...totally screwed that up. I was removing the solder on the capacitor, dropped the unit and the delicate motor widing broke off $%&$*$!!
So now I either need new internals or another clock. I'm going to Walmart to buy a cheap quartz movement to put in the VDO housing if it will fit.
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