Dash Clock
03-17-2002, 07:22 PM
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Dash Clock
The clock on my dash has been broken since I've had the car. As these things are so expensive to buy (why??) does anybody know of a cheap fix? Or does anybody have one for sale?
Have not done the brakes yet, my MOT (annual test) is due soon and I need two rear tyres and new fog lamps first...
Have not done the brakes yet, my MOT (annual test) is due soon and I need two rear tyres and new fog lamps first...
03-17-2002, 10:41 PM
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Mine was also broken when I bought the car last November. But since I have a digital clock integrated into the aftermarket Sony radio/CD player, I don't see any need to replace the dash clock.
03-18-2002, 03:32 PM
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Are you sure that your clock is actually broken, or is the backlight bulb just burned out? I recently replaced the backlight bulb ($3 part) on mine, and there is a big difference in visibility even during the day. If your clock display is really broken, you will not see anything on the display even under bright light.
03-18-2002, 04:06 PM
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I just replaced the light behind mine and it made a difference. Make sure the light isn't out.
The price of a new clock is $300 from madirect.com or performanceproducts.com. I saw a few on EBay for half of that.
The price of a new clock is $300 from madirect.com or performanceproducts.com. I saw a few on EBay for half of that.
03-18-2002, 05:54 PM
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The LCD screen is broken so its definitely knackered. Oh well, looks like I'm resigned to forking out big dosh on a silly clock (if its there I have to have it working)! 
03-18-2002, 07:39 PM
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Call a UK breaker... I am sure they would have one. There are a number of ads in Porsche & 911 World with listings of UK Porsche breakers. I'm sure they can save you a lot of money.
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03-18-2002, 09:07 PM
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[quote]Originally posted by rhesus:
<strong>Is the clock actually supposed to be backlit? Mine works, but since there's no light it's impossible to see at night.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Yes it is backlit Paragon has a <a href="http://www.tech-session.com/Paragon/Tech/944_clock.htm" target="_blank">Tech Session</a> for replacing the bulb.
<strong>Is the clock actually supposed to be backlit? Mine works, but since there's no light it's impossible to see at night.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Yes it is backlit Paragon has a <a href="http://www.tech-session.com/Paragon/Tech/944_clock.htm" target="_blank">Tech Session</a> for replacing the bulb.
03-19-2002, 08:09 PM
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[quote]Originally posted by tazzmann:
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Yes it is backlit Paragon has a <a href="http://www.tech-session.com/Paragon/Tech/944_clock.htm" target="_blank">Tech Session</a> for replacing the bulb.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Thank you
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Yes it is backlit Paragon has a <a href="http://www.tech-session.com/Paragon/Tech/944_clock.htm" target="_blank">Tech Session</a> for replacing the bulb.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Thank you
