At 11:14 AM 9/6/2009, Dave Mcneely wrote: >on my '91 Vanagon GL Campmobile works, but the paint behind the numbers >that makes them contrast is worn partially away. So, I can see the >numbers, even see them change, but cannot read them. Any help other >than putting in a new clock? If not, do clocks from other VWs work, or >is this thing vanagon specific? That actually sounds like either a drive or contact problem, a bad polarizer or conceivably (?) a cracked LCD. From the description I'd bet on the polarizing screen. I think they can fail selectively if the wrong liquid gets to the edges. I can't remember whether it's glued on or separate. A separate one could come from another clock or perhaps be made from a scrap of polarizing film or maybe a sunglass lens ironed flat(tish). There's at least one other VW with an interchangeable clock but green illumination (Jetta? Golf? -- somebody here knows). The clock will do either 12hr or 24hr display, in case you want to change it while it's out. Yours, David |
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