Clock Display

[Wynnum]

Could somebody please help me, I have bought a 2003 My04 Subaru Outback wagon, my problem is the clock display is not working. I took it to an Auto Electrian and he has no idea what could be wrong as he tested the fuses and they were fine, I was wondering where to obtain a new or even second hand one to replace this one. Been searching everywhere for one. Thanks.

[60766244]

Could somebody please help me, I have bought a 2003 My04 Subaru Outback wagon, my problem is the clock display is not working. I took it to an Auto Electrian and he has no idea what could be wrong as he tested the fuses and they were fine, I was wondering where to obtain a new or even second hand one to replace this one. Been searching everywhere for one. Thanks.

In my 2000 Forester I had the same issue. There's a small component on the back that would continually come off during summer when being used and it was a very hot day - a capacitor. Can't remember the particular one, but that was the reason for it.

If you contact Subaru they can issue you with a brand new one for ~$50 - or that's how much it was when I asked for a new one. (Not fitted, just the part)

If you're a crack with a solderer, then the capacitor problem is an easy fix.

Otherwise, wreckers my friend.

I hope you find a good solution soon.

[steptoe]

Must be a genetic thing from the L Series. The MY analogue clocks were and are still great little time keepers

[littlewhiteute]

My 2002 WRX clock didn't work when I bought it 2 years ago.
All wiring tested ok, I replaced the clock with a new one from Subaru, about $150 from memory.

My Brumby analogue clock still keeps perfect time.

[RSR 555]

I fixed my daughters clock a few years ago and it's still working today. Turned out it was just some cracked solder joints. I took pics and was going to post a 'how to' thread but then did a search on here and found this link to another site..

http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin ... work-3350/

[Wynnum]

Thanks for the replies might have to take her over to Subaru and get them to fix it.

[60766244]

I fixed my daughters clock a few years ago and it's still working today. Turned out it was just some cracked solder joints. I took pics and was going to post a 'how to' thread but then did a search on here and found this link to another site..

http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin ... work-3350/

>That link

The memories.

It seems all subis of that era, be them Forester, Outback or Impreza had that same terrible clock.

Tuttut Subaru.

[AlpineRaven]

Inside the clock would have dry solder joints. If you're handy with soldering iron you can do it yourself. Or get second hand clock?
Cheers
AP

[El_Freddo]

Must be a genetic thing from the L Series. The MY analogue clocks were and are still great little time keepers

Wow, I thought Subaru would have fixed this issue! Apparently not.

I've fixed a few L series clocks now, piece of piss. The hardest part is not cracking the clock's surround when you remove it from the dashboard.

Cheers

Bennie

[AlpineRaven]

Wow, I thought Subaru would have fixed this issue! Apparently not.

I've fixed a few L series clocks now, piece of piss. The hardest part is not cracking the clock's surround when you remove it from the dashboard.

Cheers

Bennie

Yes and no - other car makers have the same problem, its caused by vibration etc
Cheers
AP