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Clock Display
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 11:56 pm
by 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.
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 1:29 am
by 60766244
Wynnum wrote: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.
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 6:03 am
by steptoe
Must be a genetic thing from the L Series. The MY analogue clocks were and are still great little time keepers
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 6:06 am
by 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.
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 9:10 am
by 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/
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 10:47 am
by Wynnum
Thanks for the replies might have to take her over to Subaru and get them to fix it.
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 4:04 pm
by 60766244
RSR 555 wrote: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.
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 7:07 pm
by 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
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 10:31 pm
by El_Freddo
steptoe wrote: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
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 9:22 am
by AlpineRaven
El_Freddo wrote: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