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Subject:Re: clock-89 syncro westy
From:Larry Alofs
Date:Tue, 17 Apr 2001 15:45:39 -0500

Benjamin Tan wrote:

> In a message dated 4/17/01 10:53:32 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
> hotlava@INTERPAC.NET writes:
>
> << Can somebody please tell me how to get the little button on the hour side
> of the clock unstuck.  I set the hours and it stuck in.  The hours keep
> flying by (which) is normal), but renders the clock useless.  Any
> suggestions?  I can't see inside. >>
>
> Mick,
>
> I used a sewing needle to guide the reset button back into the hole. They
> slip to the side sometimes causing them to be continually depressed. Hence
> the spinning digits.
>
> Ben T

If  Ben's idea doesn't work, you can disassemble it.  Mine recently had the
opposite problem; the minute button was not having any effect because the little
pad that contacts the circuits board was dirty and non-conductive.
  You pull off the cover over the instrument cover, unlatch and pull out about 4
switches etc., disconnect the speedo cable, and the connector for power and
signals, and bring the whole thing to a clean and well lit work surface.
  I don't remember the details, but with a little screwdriver and a little
determination you can get to the buttons.  Just remember carefully how things
came apart.
  Good luck,
Larry A.