Date:         Fri, 5 May 2006 01:34:36 EDT
Reply-To:     DanielCRoberts@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         -- Dan Roberts <DanielCRoberts@AOL.COM>
Subject:      clock problem - persistant
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I previously wrote to the List about this problem and said it would be my
last request, but I received no responses so want to try once more. If it's
detail I'm lacking please let me know.

Brief history:
I had a local radio installation shop do some minor  electrical work on  my
1989 Camper
Vanagon. They installed a switch  which allows me to turn on/off the
radio/cd/cigarette lighter/XM  radio--separately from my ignition. I also had
all of  this
equipment  run off my secondary deep cycle battery. Consequently, I can run
these  options at night while I'm reading, sleeping, etc. without worry that
the
primary battery may run down. (I also used an isolator when I installed  the
second battery.)

Unfortunately, the repair person somehow disconnected my clock while  doing
this repair, or otherwise damaged the connections. I tried installing
another known reliable clock and it too failed to function. Incidentally, the
repair guy refused to accept responsibility for this problem. He argued the  matter
was a coincidence and I had a faulty clock.

The light behind the clock does work. However, I am at a loss as to  what may
account for the clocks failure to run --- or even appear in the clock
window. The clock is still present in its correct position but cannot be  seen. If
you look at the dash opening intended for the clock, what you see  is an
illuminated green but blank space.

You have helped me through many problems and I hope you can help me  solve
this one. BTW, I have researched past postings regarding clock problems
without
success in solving this problem.

Please consider your  experiences repairing clock problems and their  possible
relevance to  this situation. Any and all suggestions will be  much
appreciated. Someone  out there knows what to do or check that will make the
difference.

Regards,
Dan Roberts