Date: Fri, 5 May 2006 02:34:11 -0400
Reply-To: robertmstewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
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From: robertmstewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
Subject: Re: clock problem - no clock or light
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Dan,
I too have a similar clock issue. My clock was working fine then brought it
in to have my alternator replaced and when I got the van back the clock and
the light ceased to work. I have no clue to resolve the issue.
I assumed that possibly a fuse could be out, but I checked all of them and
they appeared fine.
Any ideas?
--
Rob
NYC/Long Beach, NY
88 Wolfsburg, Silver
on 5/5/06 1:34 AM, -- Dan Roberts at DanielCRoberts@AOL.COM wrote:
> 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
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