TIMBERTIGER Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 hey everyone, i have a 1986 BRAT and the clock in the dash always has the dots in the middle blinking and it says 1:00 every day i get in no matter what time i set it to. if i turn it off just for a little bit it will keep time. does anyone know what is going on with this thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyeights Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Check the fuses first . I know it's obvious but there is one that will do exactly that when it's blown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 My '85 does the same thing! I still haven't figured it out. Fuses are good. I kinda like it, i have a clock on the stereo so i use the in dash as a trip timer. I shall watch this thread closely..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 There's some bullet connectors under the dash that allow you to disconnect the constant power to the clock - the speculation is that it's for storage, or shipping or something along those lines. The clock will work but will not keep memory as it does not have the constant power to do so. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIMBERTIGER Posted May 31, 2010 Author Share Posted May 31, 2010 fuses are all good. hey GD is that wire green by chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 I really don't remember. Been years since I messed with that problem in detail. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pksjeep Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 If the clock resets every time the car is started and keeps time only while the car is running the fix that GD is talking about is correct. There are two wires that have the same color and I believe they are green both have a single bullet connector. They are located on the wiring harness under the dash on the left side. You must remove the plastic panel under the dash first to get access. I have never tested it but I am assuming one has 12V all the time and and the one that your clock may be plunged into only has 12V when the key is on. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIMBERTIGER Posted June 1, 2010 Author Share Posted June 1, 2010 (edited) yep its green. problem solved. i didnt need to remove anything though i could get it just by peeking under the dash. thanks alot you guys:grin: hey jonas did you get your fixed? Edited June 2, 2010 by TIMBERTIGER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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