bugeye - dead clock

richardg · 08 February 2009, 14:12

i hear this is a common problem. not entirely sure whether to just replace it or do something else with the space....

if you have any pics that may inspire me, please post....otherwise, does anyone know how to replace the clock please?

TIA

richardg · 30 March 2009, 10:27

bump

Stuart Page · 01 April 2009, 09:14

The trim panel which houese the clock can be lifted out with a bit of a shove upwards, the clock can then be disconnected.

Sometimes the trim/clock assy come up advertised in the general for sale section for those peeps who have replaced it with a triple gauge cluster. The defi gauges being a popular choice.

Depends if you want a load of gauges i guess!

Razorwrx1 · 02 April 2009, 00:41

Alittle Late with this, (Just Joined Up) I have 02 Bug and mines the same. Took it all apart the other week, Bit by bit. Time Clocks Burnt out. Meter tells me there's Battery and Power there. From a dealer there £55. Ebay with Centre Housing £35. Talking that Chance if it works or not! Gauges Sound good. More Expensive, but looks miles Better. I use my Phone for the Time. Cheaper!

stevem2k · 02 April 2009, 10:10

It always used to be just one of the square resistors with a dry joint, for the sake of 10mins it's worth resoldering them.

steve

Jonlu · 02 April 2009, 11:09

Check this page out:
rowejason.com Subaru WRX 2002 Digital Clock Fix
Real common fault but also a very easy fix....hardest bit was removing the clock surround!
There were 2 resisters that needed soldering on mine, I think there are 3 identical ones on there so won't be too hard to locate. Only needs a hairline crack to stop working. Give it a go, takes minutes.

Jonlu · 02 April 2009, 11:11

Check this page out:
rowejason.com Subaru WRX 2002 Digital Clock Fix
Real common fault but also a very easy fix....hardest bit was removing the clock surround!
There were 2 resisters that needed soldering on mine, I think there are 3 identical ones on there so won't be too hard to locate. Only needs a hairline crack to stop working. Give it a go, takes minutes.

Razorwrx1 · 03 April 2009, 08:48

Cheers for that, I'll give it ago sometime over weekend and let you know how i get on.

Razorwrx1 · 04 April 2009, 17:47

Cheer's guys for the tips on the Time Clock. Just sorted it now. It was that 510 Resister, Thanks again! Saved more Cash for New Mods.

jpmatrix · 04 April 2009, 20:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razorwrx1

Alittle Late with this, (Just Joined Up) I have 02 Bug and mines the same. Took it all apart the other week, Bit by bit. Time Clocks Burnt out. Meter tells me there's Battery and Power there. From a dealer there £55. Ebay with Centre Housing £35. Talking that Chance if it works or not! Gauges Sound good. More Expensive, but looks miles Better. I use my Phone for the Time. Cheaper!

£55

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I got a 2001 bugeye and I my clock was dead. Tried soldering resistor 510 but the clock was still dead.

Did a bit of research and found that these clocks are interchangable on certain models. I got a second hand clock from a Subaru Forester (located above the rear view mirror) at a scrapyard for £15

Razorwrx1 · 04 April 2009, 21:15

£15. Cracking price that. Gonna see how long this last's, was broke when i bought the car so lets hope it's ok for at least 6 months. I'll keep that in mind about the Forester Ones!

richardg · 06 April 2009, 23:35

nice one - thanks for the responses. i'll get the soldering iron out at the weekend if i get a chance and see how it goes. i knew someone on here would know!