john bono

er, clock.

I had the car at the body shop to touch up a spot on the trunk . Since I've gotten the car back, I've noticed that when I turn the car off, the digital clock fails to keep time. It starts off with a good contrast, then when the accessory power turns off, the clock starts to dim. When I come back to the car, the clock has been stopped for the period of time I'm away from the car.

Even though the car has always started well, and have never had any problems cranking, even in cold temps, I thought it would be worth it to see what condition the battery was in. I saw the battery appeared to be 17 years old, but seemed to be in good shape(mini project for the coming weekend). I also noticed that it looks like I might be missing a ground strap(see photo). Except for this clock thing, it looks like everything works fine. Lights work, fan/radio works, etc. Just this clock thing. Ideas?

edco

On the ground strap, the hole in the rear is for the Battery Hold Down Clamp Part# 92861120902 I believe was there any sort of hold down clamp or is the battery just free down in the battery box?

Bertrand Daoust

Yes. There should be a clamp (bracket) there to hold the battery well in place.

WallyP

It's possible that the clock may be hooked up incorrectly - it should be hooked to the 30 bus (unswitched battery power) not the 15 bus (switched battery power).

Mrmerlin

these 2 wires could have been flipped around if the lighter wires were removed

OSP

Hey quick question, does anyone know of the part number mentiond (92861120902) for the hold down clamp is for all years? My 84 is missing this aswell...

john bono

Update:

Just tried the hatch motor--that's dead too. Any relationship between these things?