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Decided to do something about the VDO analog clock...

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Old 08-10-2017, 09:58 AM
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Default Decided to do something about the VDO analog clock...

I am in the process of trying to fix my VDO analog clock with the help of a couple of posts from here and on Pelican, but another possibility is this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Clock-gauge-...19.m1438.l2649
Looks interesting, has anyone here tried it?

Some sources for fixing the original clock:
https://rennlist.com/forums/924-931-...rly-944-a.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/924-931-...944-clock.html
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Looks sharp. I just put a wideband there...
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if it's not yellow im not interested...LOL
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Despite my pitiful soldering skills I was able to replace the capacitors that are usually the problem (90 cents) and the clock started silently ticking (!). It is now hooked up to a battery for an accuracy test.

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That EBAY clock would look good with a 924 black face instrument swap.
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So the clock is back in the car and seems to be keeping the correct time... little victories. Now on to the 928's clock...
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Good job! New caps make all the difference.
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Little victories all add up..keep up the the good work!



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