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  1. mello

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    #1 mello, Apr 29, 2014
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    I got tired of the clock displaying in 24 hours format, so I decided to do something about it. Here are the modifications to change it to display 12 hour format.

    Warning! This is a very delicate modification. The chip pins are very fragile and breaks off easily. A new clock will set you back about $400.00. If you're competent in repairing electronic circuits or is one of those people that likes to live fearlessly, then proceed and enjoy!
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    #2 English Rebel, Apr 30, 2014
    I guess you need some very small side cutters to cut that leg on the chip from the PCB.
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    #3 whatheheck, Apr 30, 2014
    Very well done. Thanks for sharing info!

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  4. mello

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    #4 mello, Apr 30, 2014
    Thank you, Dan. I really enjoy following your LED upgrade thread!
     
  5. mello

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    #5 mello, Apr 30, 2014
    A hobby Exacto knife will do, but use a new blade. With a dull blade, you'll have to put more pressure to do the cut and that increases the risk of breaking the pin off the chips' body.
     
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    #6 mello, Apr 30, 2014
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    I neglected to mention that the chip is a Philips PCF1178CT. Verify this with the manufacture ID on the chip before you do the mod. Otherwise you will burn out the clock chip. Here's the chip spec sheet.
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    #7 whatheheck, Apr 30, 2014
    Thanks!

    Its all about sharing knowledge and info and helping each other out.

    All the best to you always,

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    #8 tazandjan, Apr 30, 2014
    My 575M is a 12 hour and I would prefer 24 hour, but then I was in the military quite a while.

    Nice mod to get what you wanted.
     
  9. mello

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    #9 mello, May 1, 2014
    Thanks Terry, I'm just too lazy to do the math in my head.
     
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    #10 JaguarDriver, May 2, 2014
    Thanks for this information. I did the conversion last night and it works great. Never have gotten used to Military time so very helpful.
     
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    #12 mello, May 2, 2014
    It is funny.. and both of us have the same MY! Perhaps there's a karmic connection through the ether? :)
     
  13. mello

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    #13 mello, May 2, 2014
    I'm glad it worked out for you! Ferrari could of sold this mod as an $1,000.00 option. ;)
     
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    #14 Thepenman, May 26, 2014
    Where do I find the clock chip to make the modification? And y the heck does ferrari set it to 24 hr?(my first ferrari). Had Porsches and an R8 before. Lots of tech.
     
  15. mello

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    #15 mello, May 27, 2014
    Welcome to the forum! Reading posting #1 would be a good start. If you do not understand it, I strongly recommend that you do not proceed with this modification. Good luck!
     
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    #16 rustybits, May 27, 2014
    That's a neat mod! Well done!!
     
  17. mello

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    #17 mello, May 27, 2014
    Thank you, Eddie. This mod would not be necessary if Ferrari would just add a 10 cents SPDT switch to the design. :)
     
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    #18 mr_bock, May 29, 2014
    Thanks for posting this fix!!!!! I will be doing this very soon.

    What a Great Forum this is!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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    #19 Cyt, May 29, 2014
    the best fix is don't look at the clock ;)
    thats what the watch/ mobile phone is for...
     
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    #21 mr_bock, Dec 18, 2016
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    Well it has been a few years since I said I was going to do this clock mod. I recently had to remove the interior to remove my dashboard and have the leather replaced.

    I opened the clock module and see that it does not look the same as the pix in this post. There is no IC chip! I can't believe Ferrari (the clock supplier) updated the clock. My 360 is a 2001. Looking at my clock circuit board, it looks like it uses a oscillator instead of a IC? If anyone knows if there is a work around for this, that would be great. Otherwise I got screwed and will have to live with the 24 hr display.

    Still a big thanks to mello !!!!!!!
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    #22 I'm 360 Canuck, Dec 18, 2016
    I love threads like this....owners sharing info, without trying to sell something.
     
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    #23 JaguarDriver, Dec 21, 2016
    My guess is you have a coupe as the spider is configured differently. I don't know why they would use a different design though.
     
  24. mr_bock

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    #24 mr_bock, Dec 21, 2016
    Yup, weird how some things go different paths.
     
  25. HIO Silver

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    #25 HIO Silver, Dec 21, 2016
    I'm former military and love the 24 HR format in the cockpit of my Spider. Perfect.
     
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