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by nobbyfox » 12 Sep 2013, 07:23
The LCD clock in the dash has never worked and I will now add this to the growing list of Winter jobs.
Anyone replaced theirs? Tried to find one at Busfest but drew a blank
Thanks
Steve
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by tonytech » 12 Sep 2013, 10:33
I've not replaced the clock in my van but, at the weekend I was replacing the stereo and discovered two red wires twisted together "feeding the stereo", the thinner of these two wires seems to feed the clock.
maybe yours isnt connected.
T
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by nobbyfox » 12 Sep 2013, 11:00
Thanks Tony,
But it is kaput. Has a discoloration on one side so think the unit has met its maker. I might be able to find something at Maplin or RS.
Steve
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by R0B » 12 Sep 2013, 13:41
You can use part of your existing one,and one out of a golf.PM billy739 he has converted a few.
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by poshbuggers » 12 Sep 2013, 14:26
Mick at NWVW had 3 on his stand at the weekend
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by trucker » 12 Sep 2013, 15:30
As Rob said Billy739
That's where I got mine, top service too
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by KINGPRAWN » 12 Sep 2013, 15:43
trucker wrote: As Rob said Billy739
That's where I got mine, top service too
What's the cost?... Just stuck a Casio watch over mine
in too deep to quit now....
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by R0B » 12 Sep 2013, 15:46
£30/£35 last time i saw one for sale.
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by nobbyfox » 12 Sep 2013, 20:46
Thanks Rob. Will PM Billy739.
Steve
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by the baron » 15 Sep 2013, 20:41
you got any pics of the back of your clock matey, as the copper strip that powers the clock only fits in one way, so it may not be fitted properly
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by nobbyfox » 16 Sep 2013, 11:42
I think it is FUBAR. There is a discolouration on the front as if the LDC has 'leaked'.
Steve
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