Why does the clock reset when the engine is started?
I’ve had this same problem with battery voltage dropping too low when the engine is started and having the clock reset. The cure is a new battery. The ignition switch might be breaking contact to the radio when the ignition key is turned to the START position.
How does the clock work on a car stereo?
If the Clock Time or CT setting on your car stereo is set to ON, your device automatically displays the current time using Radio Data System (RDS) information. Not all radio stations transmit RDS data.
Why is my clock radio not working when I start my truck?
You will find that its voltage is dropping too low while you are starting the truck. It [the new battery] has an internal defect and will have to be replaced. Of course, I am assuming that you are using the correct battery for your truck and not some under sized replacement.
How does the clock work on a truck?
Check the fuses under hood and the dash and make sure that they are good. It is strange that the radio buttons work ok and the clock memory doesn’t. Not really strange at all. Most station presets are stored in FLASH memory and won’t be lost even if you disconnect the battery for a year. The clock, however, has to have battery power all the time.
I’ve had this same problem with battery voltage dropping too low when the engine is started and having the clock reset. The cure is a new battery. The ignition switch might be breaking contact to the radio when the ignition key is turned to the START position.
What causes a spring driven clock to stop working?
Trouble shooting your spring driven clock movement. In many cases the complaint with a mechanical clock is that it stopped working after it was moved. This is usually from someone moving the clock without taking the pendulum off and this puts the clock out of beat.
Why does the weight of the clock keep the clock running?
It depends on the clock. All clocks are meant to be level and in beat from side to side, but not all clocks are meant to be perfectly level from front to back. The point is, to keep the pendulum totally free from obstructions because it uses its own weight and momentum to help keep the clock running.
You will find that its voltage is dropping too low while you are starting the truck. It [the new battery] has an internal defect and will have to be replaced. Of course, I am assuming that you are using the correct battery for your truck and not some under sized replacement.