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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 06:52 AM
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the clock in my instrument panel does not move at all. when i pull/push (i forget which one it is right now) the adjustment ****, the hands of the clock look like they are trying to move, but cant. they sort of twitch real quick and then nothing. any suggestions?
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 06:58 AM
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Default if it was working but doesnt work now

then I'd say its new cluster time.
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 07:03 AM
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does anyone actually look at it? I can't remember the last time I did
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 07:06 AM
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Default use mine all the time easier than ..

taking my hands off the wheel or to look at my watch or pick up the phone..only clock in my 96 a4
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 07:06 AM
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I look at it almost everyday, though I do need to reset it b/c of daylight saving time.
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 07:09 AM
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Yeah - if his is like mine the display is going too
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 07:09 AM
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i need to do that too
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 07:16 AM
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yeah I use mine as well.
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I do all the time.
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 01:49 PM
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Default Re: Yeah - if his is like mine the display is going too

well its a 98 but it doesnt have the big trip computer in it. not too happy about that either by the way, what would a new cluster with one of those cost and is an installation possible?
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