Analog Clock running backward.

[CokerAir]

Here in the States we have a sometimes preposterous, sometimes delightful thing called "Daylight Savings Time". I believe you have something similar in the UK. In the Spring, the entire nation turns all clocks forward 1 hour. In the fall, clocks go back one hour. I believe it began during WWII and it stuck.
We switched last weekend, though I hadn't brought the analog clock in the Z3 forward. Today, while advancing the clock with a ball-point pen, it went haywire and started rolling forward at a pace of about an hour every 5 seconds. Trying to stop this, I pushed the "Back" button only to have it do the same in reverse. Now it is stuck rolling backwards. If it was a time machine, I'd be a teen by now.
Removing the appropriate fuse as shown on the inside of the fuse box in the engine bay will either stop the clock and shut down all functions in the instrument binnacle (5 amp fuse), or, (with the 7.5 amp fuse) prevent the car from starting.
I can't let it run as is without the battery running dead. I don't want to keep pulling the fuse once I'm parked at work or home, either.
Suggestions?

 

[oldcarman]

Here in the States we have a sometimes preposterous, sometimes delightful thing called "Daylight Savings Time". I believe you have something similar in the UK. In the Spring, the entire nation turns all clocks forward 1 hour. In the fall, clocks go back one hour. I believe it began during WWII and it stuck.
We switched last weekend, though I hadn't brought the analog clock in the Z3 forward. Today, while advancing the clock with a ball-point pen, it went haywire and started rolling forward at a pace of about an hour every 5 seconds. Trying to stop this, I pushed the "Back" button only to have it do the same in reverse. Now it is stuck rolling backwards. If it was a time machine, I'd be a teen by now.
Removing the appropriate fuse as shown on the inside of the fuse box in the engine bay will either stop the clock and shut down all functions in the instrument binnacle (5 amp fuse), or, (with the 7.5 amp fuse) prevent the car from starting.
I can't let it run as is without the battery running dead. I don't want to keep pulling the fuse once I'm parked at work or home, either.
Suggestions?

Try have you tried pushing the forward again? I believe the button for reverse is stuck in. Can you reach the wiring at the back of the clock, then just disconnect it and plug it back in. May solve the problem. I believe if you push and release the buttons they only go in short bursts but if you hold it in they go into full speed ahead. Don't know for sure if this will help but at least you can relive your teen years leaving out the bad parts now you know better!! Good luck. JIM

 

[Zeti]

@CokerAir it's not what we all want ? Clock running backward?
Maybe it's nothing wrong, it's an extra feature!

 

[CokerAir]

When I push the "forward" button, it also runs at maximum speed without stopping. Removed the shift boot and sound deadener to reach the back of the clock. Can feel the wires and the plastic head for the connector, but can't pull it out. Frustrating.

 

[GazHyde]

I've personally not heard of this, but I guess the button has probably broken somehow. I'm not sure if you can take them apart easily, but you may be able to release the clock and take it out without removing the centre console.

If you take the gear gaiter and foam padding underneath, you may be able to get your hand in and round the back of the clock. There was enough room when I did this to reach the heated seat switches.

I can't remember exactly how it's fixed in there, but you certainly may be able to at least pull the power from it!

 

[phil.a]

wish my clock would go back time is going to fast for me

 

[Nifty Fifty]

Just rebuilding and putting my Z back together again over the next few days.



I can advise you that the centre console will have to be removed to get the clock out as it is fixed in with 2x screws.

 

[Nifty Fifty]

I will put a photo up tomorrow of the rear of the clock and show how it's fixed to the centre console as mines out of the car and it may help.

 

[Nifty Fifty]

As promised photo of how the clock is fixed. I do not think you would be able to remove it with the console in situ.
It is held in by two screws.

 

[Zed Carer]

It is possible - just - to do it with the centre console in place as I had to remove / replace my OBC that fits in place of the clock using the same two screws. Being right handed I:

a) removed the screws from the console side trim on the drivers side (your passenger side) - the trim is quite flexible and can be bent back.

b) pushed out the two switches/blanks (one each side of the clock).

c) with a helper sitting in the passenger seat holding trim back removed the electrical connection and then the two screws.

d) when refitting I taped a piece of ribbon across the back of the OBC (/ clock) with each end of the ribbon passing through the openings one to each side.

e) position the clock, helper in the passenger seat pulls on the ends of the ribbon to keep the clock in place, fix screw to end of the srewdriver ( I used masking tape) and fit.

Note: I ended kneeling outside the car with a cushion on the cill to make life a bit more comfortable.

Pictures Here