center console clock solution at last, perfect fit quartz Options

[Rob-O]

Actually just called Palo Alto and the cost is now $695 to repair/modify the clocks. By modify they said they can't get parts for the older 914 style clocks so they have to update them to the later style...and that price is $695.

[914Sixer]

Found the correct matching Audi clock movement and repaired mine for $100.

[Rob-O]

Hey Mark, please share. WHICH Audi clock?

[Minerva's 914]

Found the correct matching Audi clock movement and repaired mine for $100.

Mark, can you share the info on the Audi clock movements? Thanks buddy

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[burton73]

Actually just called Palo Alto and the cost is now $695 to repair/modify the clocks. By modify they said they can't get parts for the older 914 style clocks so they have to update them to the later style...and that price is $695.

My clock was $800. For the full rebuild

Bob B

[Rob-O]

I received mine from Automobile Atlanta yesterday. Things I’ve noticed so far:

1. The fit in the console is pretty darn close if not perfect.

2. The gauge face isn’t as smooth as the original VDO unit that was in my center console.

3. The bezel doesn’t have the exact sharpness to the raised angle. I’d have to snap a photo of this for it to make sense.

4. The gauge face seems just a little too small (or maybe set back just a little too far in the gauge). This causes you to see just a little of the inside of the can when the lights are on.

5. The light bulb on the back has two spades (one positive, one negative) where my original clock just had a positive lead to the bulb. It used the bulb housing touching the can of the gauge as the ground. Easily rectified by using a different light socket or piggy backing to the ground lug on the gauge.

6. The knob on the front has a little more play in it than the stock unit. So when setting the time you’re playing a little bit of ‘find the hole’ when making a time adjustment.

7. It came with a new bulb and bulb holder…as well as the rubber ring to hold in on the center console.

Points 1-6 above are me being super nit-picky. This is a really nice unit. What I really want to do is be able to put my LED light strip into the back of this thing…the same way Timothy did when I sent my gauges years ago. So at some point the ring will need to get removed to do this. I’m not looking forward to that at the moment. I’ve placed two orders from Auto Atlanta since 1989, when I started my boycott. This is the second order. When I ordered the guy I spoke with knew exactly what I was looking for. Placing the order was a breeze. The item was packed very well and actually got here a day earlier than USPS said it would.

Overall I think anyone looking for a clock is going to be happy with this unit. Thanks George for making this part.

PS. Forgot to mention but of course the gauge doesn’t have Porsche part numbers at the very top of the gauge face. It also doesn’t say VDO where the Quartz-Zeit labeling is.

[Rob-O]

Pics attached.

[PDXBob]

I installed the replacement clock as well, but having issues illuminating the face. Can’t see the clock at night. Tried tons of different bulbs, but none seem to solve this problem. Any advice or has anyone found a solution?
BobT.