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2000 Chevy Cavalier - Clock Can't Tell Time

03/02/2009 11:35 AM

Hello, I have a 2000 Chevy Cav. and can not keep the time set in it. Can any one please help?????/

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Re: 2000 Chevy Cavalier - Clock Can't Tell Time

03/02/2009 12:30 PM
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03/02/2009 1:09 PM

Is it just a case of it running too fast or slow? Or does the clock actually stop working altogether? Does it happen gradually or all at once?

Are you maybe driving so fast that time in your car passes more slowly?

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03/02/2009 2:51 PM

Cheap test: Check your fuses. Most radio-clock combos in a car will have 2 power feeds. One when the engine is running, and suppling power for the radio-clock-amp system; and the other a smaller power feed, that supplies enough power when the engine is off to maintain the clock & the radio presets.

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03/02/2009 5:24 PM

Thanks

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03/02/2009 11:13 PM

If its a factory radio , check for other stuff that dosent work also and find the fuse that is blown , such as interior lamps etc. as they areon the same cicuit.

If its an aftermarket unit and everything else is working ok , pull the radio and replace the inline fuse on the yellow wire .

If shit happens again , look for the culprit that is blowing the fuse .

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Re: 2000 Chevy Cavalier - Clock Can't Tell Time

03/03/2009 12:59 AM

What, they had clocks back then?

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03/03/2009 9:25 AM

GLUE A TIMEX TO YOUR DASH BOARD

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03/04/2009 12:22 AM

You may have to replace the car battery. When you start the car, the voltage goes too low for the clock. At least one possibility.

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03/04/2009 10:30 AM

Is it a Lucas clock?

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