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Old 08-23-2011, 02:41 PM
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for some reason it seems my clock adjustment switch does nothing.

does anyone know how to test to see if it is in fact the switch or some other problem? (I have pulled the switch from its place in the dash and there are a few wires attached to it if I made a jumper which wire to which would I connect to see if the clock adjusts at all? or what is the possibility it is definately the switch? or what else can cause an adjuster problem?)

has anyone else had this happen that has a list of things to check or how they have tested or fixed the problem?

thanks for anyones expertise on this
Old 08-23-2011, 03:51 PM
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My switch did work - but only if I pushed it in as far as it would go, at a particular angle, held my breath, recited my favourite song backwards etc. etc. It was one of those things I meant to fix, and in 10 years never got around to. But based on mine, I'd say it's most likely to be your switch and not anything else.
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The circuit diagram shows only two cables to the switch - Brown/Green from the clock and Brown to earth/ground. Should be simple to check if the switch has failed.
Old 08-24-2011, 07:21 AM
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checked mine with meter, it was not carrying current, got some GC Electronic contact cleaner, squirted it in, worked switch a few times and voila, ..simple fix ....no switch disassembly required

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Old 08-24-2011, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by DaveK
My switch did work - but only if I pushed it in as far as it would go, at a particular angle, held my breath, recited my favourite song backwards etc. etc. It was one of those things I meant to fix, and in 10 years never got around to. But based on mine, I'd say it's most likely to be your switch and not anything else.
Sorry for the hijack but have you had a thread yet on experiences with the F car?
Old 08-24-2011, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by jimq
Sorry for the hijack but have you had a thread yet on experiences with the F car?
Not yet - but happy to add one if people don't mind a mostly non-Porsche thread on the 964 forum?
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Bring it; IMO cool hardware is cool hardware.



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