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csol 05-29-2019 05:29 PM

Subaru BRZ interior clock wrong
 
Hey guys just running into a very strange issue with my interior clock.

It keeps going out of sync, i first noticed it when i removed the negative terminal. Which is fair enough but i sent the time back and observed the car overnight my internal dashcam was still on so there was power to that which cuts off at 11.8v so its not that which is draining causing it.

Woke up checked the car by turning on ignition (two button presses)

Clock is like 35min infront of what it should be

I have no idea why this is happening

I can add that i replaced my headlights and the car has a hyperblinker so waiting to replace blinker module but i doubt that connects to the clock

Grady 05-29-2019 06:19 PM

The hyper blink is affecting the flux capacitor. But you already knew this because you are 35 min in the future.

DandoX 05-29-2019 06:46 PM

Simple solution, your out of blinker fluid. Just top it off and you should be good to go


I'm a big fan of this stuff:

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humfrz 05-29-2019 09:49 PM

Bunch of smart asses here - :slap:

I'd suggest you check the clock that you're using to calibrate your car's clock and make sure it's in sync with the atomic clock.

Then set the clock in your car again, this time, sober.

Maybe check the fuse that controls that circuit.

:D


humfrz

Mr.ac 05-29-2019 11:23 PM

Your car is fucked. Burn it, don't even bother trying to sell it no person will buy a car with out a working clock.

If you keep driving your clock is going to explode. The way the clock sits it's going right towards your nuts. For the love of everything holy save your nuts.


Keep in mind any new Civic SI don't have these bullshit problems.

radroach 05-30-2019 12:30 AM

I've had an issue where my clocks (car and phone) have a one-hour difference and it causes me confusion as well. Pretty sure it's my phone, I noticed it switch over one time when I climbed a mountain road.

RZNT4R 05-30-2019 02:59 AM

You might want to set your voltage threshold a but higher on that dashcam, 11.8 is very low. 12v lead acid batteries are considered full at 12.8 and discharged at 12.1.

Also, clocks like the ones in these cars are usually very simple, with just a power and ground to keep time, there are no external workings to it. The shop manual states if it loses our gains time rapidly, replace it.

csol 05-30-2019 03:23 AM

Thanks for the serious answers.
I will check the fuse for the clock but it should be fine otherwise it wouldnt be on.

This issue is very strange because its out of sync and I was wondering could it be a grounding issue? I ran some wires to a module for my headlights called BlueGhozt (its fused)

I'll change the powercut so its not less than 12v

Will update

csol 05-30-2019 06:14 AM

The clock is running fast it seems.
Not a battery issue i believe.
We syncd it and it ticks time faster than expected

why? 05-30-2019 07:18 AM

these things are dirt cheap, if your car is new I am sure it is covered by the warranty, just take it to the dealer and get it replaced.

maslin 05-30-2019 08:52 AM

The speed of the clock isn’t based on battery voltage. It would lose time every time you parked and speed up every time the alternator kicked in.

The clock would probably run down to 6 or 7 volts. If it’s on, it’s working. I would replace the clock.

csol 05-30-2019 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by why? (Post 3222915)
these things are dirt cheap, if your car is new I am sure it is covered by the warranty, just take it to the dealer and get it replaced.

Watch this, proof its out of sync
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98kyOT0Q3Cw[/ame]

It makes sense if its 30secs out of sync then 5 hours later it makes a big difference.

I have no idea how this happened, my guess is me pulling off battery terminal caused a surge or something that fried one of the clock components.
Any ideas cause I'm lost.
Will be calling up Subaru to get them to have a look.

Quote:

Digital clocks use a high frequency oscillator to divide down and create a time beat to run the clock.

If the clock is an AC wall or desk clock or even an appliance like a microwave, they use the 60 Hz or 50 Hz line frequency for that time base.

Watches and other devices (i.e., car clocks) not on the AC line use an internal high frequency oscillator that is divided down to 60 Hz or some multiple.

If your clock is is the latter, then you probably have a failing oscillator.

If it is the former, then something is bad in the 60/50 Hz line frequency detection circuitry.
https://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/88...r-Gaining-Time

^ could this be true

DarkPira7e 05-30-2019 09:49 AM

You need to close some tabs dude

Tcoat 05-30-2019 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maslin (Post 3222942)
The speed of the clock isn’t based on battery voltage. It would lose time every time you parked and speed up every time the alternator kicked in.

The clock would probably run down to 6 or 7 volts. If it’s on, it’s working. I would replace the clock.

This ^
I am sure the place that Subaru bought the 1986 vintage clocks still have them in stock.


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