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XJ6 95-97 CLOCK Please Read - 5/2/2008 3:59:30 PM

clubmia85

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I am looking for a brand new clock, or a remanufactured one, do not want a used one because it will go out. If anyone knows of one, or who is selling one for a good price please let me know.
Thank you!

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RE: XJ6 95-97 CLOCK Please Read - 5/5/2008 9:37:32 AM

ken@britishparts.com

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The face plate losing contact and makes them impossible to read. You can shim the one you have with a business card to force the contacts tighter and it will work.

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RE: XJ6 95-97 CLOCK Please Read - 5/7/2008 5:58:58 AM

Jaybo242000

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Ken-

I was wondering if you could elaborate a little on how exactly to shim the clock with a busisness card, it would really help, thank you very much
-James

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RE: XJ6 95-97 CLOCK Please Read - 5/10/2008 9:58:14 PM

gp1959

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I have the same problem with my clock.....shim it where and how??

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RE: XJ6 95-97 CLOCK Please Read - 5/15/2008 11:19:25 AM

mad1ben2

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Do a search and there are detailed instruction readily available (I thought I'd copied them into a separate document but can't find and too lazy to do the search all over again). It worked for me! You also need to remove the 'ski slope' to gain access to the radio.. it is very easy.

I used a piece of pizza box rather than a business card, but it worked like a charm... first time. give it a shot... the dealer quoted me a price of $680 to replace with a new clock... I just chuckled inside and went home an repaired it myself.. great feeling!

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RE: XJ6 95-97 CLOCK Please Read - 5/19/2008 5:54:12 PM

gp1959

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Have you figured this out Jaybo? I've done a search and found nothing.

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RE: XJ6 95-97 CLOCK Please Read - 5/19/2008 6:19:28 PM

ibjags

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Clock modules occasionally suffer from faint displays, caused by bad contacts
between a circuit board and flexible ribbon cable inside the unit. It is
possible to make a repair, though some may consider it to be a less than
professional fix!

Access can be gained following the instructions in section 10.1. Remove the
connector at the rear of the clock unit itself, undo the four screws attaching
it to the rest of the assembly and then take it to a bench area for further
work.

The unit itself is opened by undoing the small screws at the rear and releasing
the plastic tabs. Whilst the unit is open, take care not to lose any of the
small components in there. Release the LCD panel itself by carefully spreading
the black tabs holding it into the white plastic bracket. The panel is attached
to the main circuit board by a ribbon cable, and it is the connection at the
circuit board end that is the problem.

Tape the ribbon cable in place and use a business card or piece of pizza box (
both have been successfully deployed! ) to put pressure on the ribbon cable
where it connects to the pcb, behind the white plastic bracket.

Take the unit to the car in plug it in. Use the time set buttons to cycle
through all the digits to make sure the fix is complete before reassembly. If
segments are still missing or faint, additional pressure may be needed on the
ribbon cable.

When all is working, reassemble the clock unit and then refit into the centre
console. Attach the cable and take care not to stress any other wires as you fit
the console back into position.

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RE: XJ6 95-97 CLOCK Please Read - 5/19/2008 6:20:05 PM

JagtechOhio

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You can find it through JagLovers, and it hasn't worked for me in several attempts on several different clocks.

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RE: XJ6 95-97 CLOCK Please Read - 5/19/2008 6:26:29 PM

ibjags

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this is from jaglovers

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RE: XJ6 95-97 CLOCK Please Read - 5/19/2008 6:32:41 PM

JagtechOhio

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Sorry, wasn't trying to jump your stuff. Your post wasn't done cooking when I typed mine. Thanks for saving them the research, but I still have my skepticism of the effectiveness.

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