Does Anyone have the time?

bd1308 · 01-09-2005, 06:25 AM

I have a center console VDO clock, and if i had to rely on THAT clock, I would never be on time for anything! Are these things able to be fixed or re-built or should I just leave it be or what. Does anybody have a working clock that I could maybe buy?

skline · skline's Garage

I had several and the one in my last one kept perfect time. They are out there. I also hear there are places that rebuild them. I dont know off hand of one though, sorry.

campbellcj · 01-09-2005, 09:32 AM

The early type is usually repairable - there is a low-temp solder fuse that typically blows. See the tech article on this site. Also, there is a speed adjustment screw on the back IIRC. They will never be as accurate as the late quartz VDO clocks, but should be fine for most purposes.

Dave at Pelican Parts · Dave at Pelican Parts's Garage

If you don't want to do the work yourself, places like http://www.paspeedo.com and http://www.nhspeedometer.com will do repair work to them. Pelican used to work with a VDO shop to offer rebuilds at cheaper prices than those two shops charge, but I don't know if we still do or not. Might be worth a call. 888-280-7799.

--DD