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84 CAB VDO clock
Weird problem. Clock runs when rar runs, not when engine is off. Always have 12 volts to clock when engine is off, ie always hot. It seems like it needs more voltage, like the car is running to work ,Does not run when attached directly to battery.
Any ideas out there Steve
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02-11-2012, 09:11 AM
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Sounds to me like one of the 2 capacitors in the clock has failed
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02-14-2012, 10:26 PM
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yes, I did take the clock apart and bought two new caps at radioshack. Will put them and see what happens
This might be a case of luck beating skill Steve
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02-15-2012, 06:16 AM
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It was the caps for me, good luck
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02-15-2012, 02:39 PM
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well i am so happy to say I replaced the caps and presto the clock is ticking away.
I was so glad, i was going to send it to Hollywood speed ( good guys BTW) and they would fix it for 160 bucks. Now for 4 bucks it is just great. Tweaked the ring a bit taking the clock apart but is is fine now hot
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02-18-2012, 03:09 PM
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had the same issue last year....same repair!! Must be an 84 cab thing, lol...
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02-18-2012, 04:05 PM
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hmmm.....84 cab here as well......same problem....I'll take a look at mine and see if it's the same thing.....
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