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  1. Graphite

    Subaru dash clock problems - pictures...

    Nope - just melted solder in place and added a bit of lead-free silver solder... Just noticed the other day when the temp dropped my car clock came back on for 2 short runs... off again now :(
  2. Graphite

    Subaru dash clock problems - pictures...

    Do i need the exact capacitor to replace? - or can I get a 'similar' size? which values are important? Sorry for the noob questions :D Have found some on ebay - but for pack of 20 :rolleyes...
  3. Graphite

    Subaru dash clock problems - pictures...

    I did a bit of video of how easy it is to get to work with a gentle persuader on the PCB - and then it wasn't so easy as just a gentle bump - but a light bend end to end did it...
  4. Graphite

    Subaru dash clock problems - pictures...

    Darn it! Clock has stopped working again after a few weeks... If I plug it in and apply a light twisting pressure from one end to the other it will work again for a short while... Any ideas - or further tests to try? Cheers :D
  5. Graphite

    Another Subaru clock question

    The display shows by cycling through the options: Outside temperature Instant fuel economy m/L Average fuel economy A (since tripmeter A reset) Average fuel economy B (since tripmeter B reset) Estimated distance to empty tank Elapsed time of journey Some of the guys on one of the...
  6. Graphite

    Another Subaru clock question

    Further on to my thread on repairing my Subaru clock I thought you guys might know whether it is possible to easily delete a character from the display... My electronics have been changed to allow the fuel measurement to display in miles per litre - more useful to me than kilometers per...
  7. Graphite

    Subaru dash clock problems - pictures...

    Thanks guys... yes correctly observed soldering iron is on the small side with small pointed tip - and wire wasn't long enough to get the part into good light either :( But - good news - been out in the car a few times today and the clock has functioned perfectly so far :D - Thanks again!
  8. Graphite

    Subaru dash clock problems - pictures...

    LOL - better camera maybe??? :D before... after... Marks out of 10? ;) - Probably shouldn't ask, but tips on how to do it better... 'just in case' there is another time :D
  9. Graphite

    Subaru dash clock problems - pictures...

    Thanks - I have 'blobed' some solder on the areas you pointed out - tested - working fine at the momement. So at least I haven't 'broken it' LOL :D Not the tidiest job - but I'll see how it goes. I have re-assembled the unit in the dash - I'm fed up of driving round in my car with a...
  10. Graphite

    Subaru dash clock problems - pictures...

    OK - thanks dry joints was my first suspicion - is it worth just re-melting those joints? I'll check the things you suggest too.
  11. Graphite

    Subaru dash clock problems - pictures...

    Thanks - Which bit is the inverter?
  12. Graphite

    Subaru dash clock problems - pictures...

    The 2 resistors on the right are labled '18Ω ·J' and the one on the left '10Ω ·J' They are about 12mm long. From a 2004 vehicle.
  13. Graphite

    Subaru dash clock problems - pictures...

    Hi - I found your forum looking for some advice on the possibility of repairing my Subaru Legacy dash clock & fuel info display. The problem is that sometimes the whole display turns off as though it is getting no power. Over the last week or 2 the display has spent gradually more time off...
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