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  1. AceMaster

    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #1 AceMaster, Apr 8, 2009
    For some reason, the digital clock in my 1993 348 will not remain at the time that I set it. A few months ago I set it dead even with my Blackberry, then the other day I noticed it was 5 minutes fast. It has happened several times since October. Any suggestions?
     
  2. speedy_sam

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    #2 speedy_sam, Apr 8, 2009
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    I think it is a minor miracle that it is working in the first place and not "0.00". :D

    On a more serious note, I believe the blackberry time is inaccurate - I synchronized my BB with my computer and now it is running 4 minutes slow.
     
  3. traimpz348

    traimpz348 Formula 3

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    #3 traimpz348, Apr 8, 2009
    Buy a Honda :)

    Seriously the fact that it's only 5 minutes fast over a few months is impressive.
     
  4. AceMaster

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    #4 AceMaster, Apr 8, 2009

    thanks guys....i am getting the impression that the clock is a common problem...i did not know that....thanks again...cheers
     
  5. malex

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    #5 malex, Apr 8, 2009
    Consider yourself lucky. All mine does is flash "11:26" endlessly . . . unless I reset it. Then it will endlessly flash the new time.
     
  6. Ingenere

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    #6 Ingenere, Apr 8, 2009
    They run fast. Remember...... it's Italian... not Swiss!
     
  7. modena2904

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    #7 modena2904, Apr 8, 2009
    Mine runs fast -- picks up about 5 minutes per month.

    Doesn't really matter. When I'm driving the Fcar, I'm usually not in a hurry to get anywhere...

    - Eric
     
  8. 2NA

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    #8 2NA, Apr 8, 2009
    I consider a clock in any car to be a decoration, not a precision instrument.
     
  9. FandLcars

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    #9 FandLcars, Apr 8, 2009
    Some owners have more troubles with their AC/Heat control panel, although cleaning the connector contacts on the back often seems to help. I have had problems trying to reset the clock, but everything else works fine, so I'm happy! I did buy a good spare panel on eBay just in case :)
     
  10. Night life

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    #10 Night life, Apr 9, 2009
    AH HA HA HA HA HA so true so true.
     
  11. mj_duell

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    #11 mj_duell, Apr 9, 2009
    Mine is flashing and reads "0.00". I can set it, but it will evenetually start flashing again at some point. I am about to try and findout why, I've already checked the connection at the back of the AC control box.

    --Mike
     
  12. Marco Bussadori

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    #12 Marco Bussadori, Apr 10, 2009
    Guys, you're all warping the time-space continuum when you hit the gas pedal. If you accelerate harder you'll gain time, when you brake harder you lose time. Unless you live in a moving car you'll have to decelerate as much as you accelerate and thus should add up to a zero sum game. When are you looking at the clock?

    ;-) Easter humor...
     
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  13. ANDYELRICK

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    #13 ANDYELRICK, Apr 11, 2009
    My clock constantly flashes 0.00, and just as a bonus all the other instruments flash in time!!

    I think I know the answer to this before I ask but here goes anyway, Is it possible to replace just the clock or do I need a whole panel?

    Best Regards
    Andy E
     
  14. FandLcars

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    #14 FandLcars, Apr 11, 2009
    Yup - the whole panel. You can try taking the panel off and cleaning the wire connectors/contacts on the back.
     
  15. stuckinkuwait

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    #15 stuckinkuwait, Apr 11, 2009
    Who keeps track of time when you are driving a Ferrari? Not me!
     
  16. milby1

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    #16 milby1, Apr 13, 2009
  17. rivee

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    #17 rivee, Apr 13, 2009
    When I bought my 348, the previous owner told me that the clock didn't work because it always flashed zeros. What he failed to realize is that when you switch off the battery power (which he did) for periods of non-use, you have to reset the clock, DUH!
     
  18. PAP 348

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    #18 PAP 348, Apr 13, 2009
    The silly Sally! :p:p
     
  19. 355 Fixer-uper

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    #19 355 Fixer-uper, Apr 13, 2009
    I a surprised that no one has a fix for this or at least a replacement kit. With all the ingenuity that has been shown on this board already, fixing an onboard clock would seem mundane at best.
     
  20. mxstav@comcast.net

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    #20 [email protected], Apr 13, 2009
    Most digital clocks use a 32.768kHz crystal as their time base. These typically have an initial error (at room temp.) of about 100ppm. Over one month's time, this can result in an error of over 4 minutes. Any temperature change from room temperature also adds an error that could make the other error worse or a little better. So, a few minutes a month error is nothing unusual.
     

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