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PeeBee
22nd April 2018, 09:29 PM
OK, installed the clock and presto, lights up with ignition on the first, second and third time, then couple of days later, nothing. Car on and off, headlights on off, hit 'reset button' 5 sec, 10 secs, nothing, then next day, clock is on with ignition??? Checked and swapped out fuse in case there was some corrosion, or a repeat of a recent issue with poorly seated fuses that stopped the car. Connector is 'home' as there is a distinct 'click' made when the two parts of the plug assy are fitted.

Any ideas guys?
PeeBee
22nd April 2018, 10:49 PM
Post closed for now. The wrecker in QLD has kindly refunded my money, so still looking for a dash clock.
Winnie
22nd April 2018, 11:17 PM
Super common issue with the GQ clocks. Caused by dry solder joints. Have a google of it and there are plenty of people who have repaired them.
Haven't had an issue with mine in both of my GQ's.

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Rossco
23rd April 2018, 06:15 AM
Yeah same always been lucky with mine but common for them to fail. Bugger didn't last very long. . .

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garett
23rd April 2018, 07:42 AM
mine works sometimes when i get around to it i'll open it up and find out why.
NissanGQ4.2
23rd April 2018, 05:36 PM
Yeah same always been lucky with mine but common for them to fail.


Same, only thing in my GQ that actually works :(
PeeBee
23rd April 2018, 08:44 PM
I have bought a couple of 40mm analogue cheapie clocks off ebay and will see if I can fix this one in the meantime, no hurry.
MB
23rd April 2018, 09:00 PM
Do have to ask Philstar, why two or three mate, most of us Aussie’s carry a stick? http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2018/04/177.jpg


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PeeBee
23rd April 2018, 10:03 PM
Get a bit tiresome having to drive all the way out there just to read the time. Bought a couple of different types and sizes/style to see if any last longer than a week before crapping out. If VDO or similar made a clock in say 40mm or 44mm then it would slot straight into the hole and last a while, unfortunately can only find a 52mm variant and I am not that desperate to take a hole saw to the dash just yet.
MB
23rd April 2018, 10:32 PM
“Tiresome’” ? , I’m sure you’d enjoy the ‘Simo’ better again in later life young mate ;-) !
Buy oneself a stick and test the clockless joy they say honestly good man!!


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