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Date:         Sat, 7 Feb 2004 16:36:19 -0800
Reply-To:     Jack <john.cook58@VERIZON.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jack <john.cook58@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: why does my electric clock stop and go?
Comments: To: dieselslave <clonestar@ADELPHIA.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <05ee01c3edc4$a98d79a0$74ea3718@atlsfl.adelphia.net>
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I think there are 2-3 possible explanations. The first 2 mean a new clock.

If it's the LCD display crapping out (assuming it's a digital clock), then the clock should still be reading the right time when the display re- appears. Liquid crystal displays can be temperamental, but I doubt the temperature is getting low enough. It's more likely the internal clock oscillator is stopping. I doubt there's a practical fix either way.

BUT it wouldn't hurt to poke around for flaky electrical connections. These can be temperature sensitive, too. You might be lucky.

//Jack

> I own a 1984 passenger Vanagon and it seems like when the colder weather hits > here in Florida down below 70's at night I have my clock in the dashboard > stop and when it warms up the next day it resumes....whats the most likely > problem? >


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