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MG MGF Technical - Clock Adjustment

Hi.

I recently turned off the battery on the F and now I can't correct time anymore.
Pressing the button I can adjust to wherever I want the minute "pointer" but never the short (hour) one. It can't be moved!
However clock functions perfectly. Hours and minutes.

I know this is kind'a silly trouble to have but what is probably the fault? I know I must remove the clock... But does anybody have an idea on this?

What is best way to remove the clock? Do I have to remove the fascia? Probably yes...

Thanks,

Valter.
Valter

I had a similar problem Valter, ended up replacing the clock. Have you tried really pressing the button in hard (so it hurts your finger), and then turning it. It worked for me. I only replaced it as it was under warranty.
Holster

You could take off the battery until it is at the right time again, cause the clock itself works. Might be a bit of a hassle tho.
To remove the clock you have to remove the fascia, as you already thought.


Johan
Johan Slagter

Thanks, I'll see what I can do to solve it...
Valter

Remove the fuse for the clock circuit instead of disconnecting the battery.
Mike
Mike (London Office)

Valter,

Have a look at....

http://www.apttony.co.uk/Servicing/VDO_clock.html

It's a commom problem - mine stopped allowing me to set the 'hour' again, so I have now had to get hold of a 2nd hand one. MG Rover price is about GBP 70 and the 2nd hand one I got for GBP 14, though I yet to fit it.

Tony
Tony

I've tried several times, pressing very, very hard and finally I did it!

It's now working again and showing The GMT hour!

Thanks.

Valter.
Valter

This thread was discussed between 30/06/2004 and 05/07/2004

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