914 clock repair?, reasonable recommendation |
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914 clock repair?, reasonable recommendation |
drem914 |
Oct 7 2017, 05:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,032 Joined: 16-May 08 From: Trabuco Canyon, CA Member No.: 9,062 Region Association: Southern California |
Just purchased a clock as part of group of center console gauges online from someone that said it was working when they pulled the console out. It was the only one of the three (volt and temp) that was not all scratched up. It was completely frozen. Now I have 2 that don't work (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
I went to North Hollywood Speedo and they said "Service on these can range from $195 to $385. 1-5 day turn around." I don't need a clock that bad.... Anyone have recommendation for a reasonable repair on the center console clock? (later model) |
Lmaze |
May 3 2020, 12:40 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 3-May 20 From: Edmonton Alberta Member No.: 24,218 Region Association: Canada |
I forgot to mention you do not need to take any other part this clock apart to replace the capacitors, the hands, clock face and PC board can all remain in place and the less invasive the better with these things. Here are pics the terminating screw driver, it will save a whole bunch of frustration and possibly damage by using the wrong tool.
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Lmaze |
May 4 2020, 03:11 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 3-May 20 From: Edmonton Alberta Member No.: 24,218 Region Association: Canada |
Update: I picked up the new capacitors today (16V 47UF) for $7.00, smaller units than the old ones so the car should be a bit faster.
I decided to replace both which worked out well because when I went to remove the second capacitor the one leg slid out, it would been the next failure. The clock now works great, the gears had a slight sound to them, a dab of oil and they are super smooth and quite. I also timed it for five minutes with my phone stop watch and it's right on the money. So overall, relatively easy fix and total cost of $7.00. Again if you open your clock and see an obvious issue with the capacitors and don't want to play with the whole soldering issue, you can take it in and have the e-shop change them out. I would guess this cost would be minimum. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/monkeydance.gif) Attached thumbnail(s) |
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