Clock resetting to --:--

**Scopetrekker** · Thursday 21st August 2014, 06:48

Morning guys

I have a 2005 S60 D5 sport. A few days ago I noticed the clock in the instrument panel had reset itself to show this --:--

It let me reset the time and I thought it was then sorted, but on start-up the following day it had done it again!

Also the car has only just caught/started on the battery at start up a couple of times in the last few weeks.

Is the clock a sign that the battery is knackered or a sign of something more serious with the instrument cluster?

I have ordered a new battery anyway.

Any ideas?

**Dream3r** · Thursday 21st August 2014, 07:38

Yes, I'd say the battery is probably responsible there.

**M-R-P** · Thursday 21st August 2014, 07:54

That would be a symptom of DIM failure if it was a pre-2004 car, go get yourself a new battery

**LeeT5** · Thursday 21st August 2014, 09:56

I've seen this all too often, not just on late Volvo's either. As Dream3r and Martin said...Battery.

**Scopetrekker** · Saturday 23rd August 2014, 07:40

Many thanks guys

As suggested, new battery sorted this problem out

**JamesT5** · Sunday 24th August 2014, 19:22

odd you mention a clock problem because on my S60 the clock keeps going around as if I am resetting it but it doesn't stop until I fiddle with the switch. Once I do stop it, then I can reset it and it only seems to happen on start-up not whist the car is running.

I'm putting mine down to a dirty connection on the switch, you're could be a similar problem.

**stribo** · Sunday 24th August 2014, 19:39

Originally Posted by JamesT5

odd you mention a clock problem because on my S60 the clock keeps going around as if I am resetting it but it doesn't stop until I fiddle with the switch. Once I do stop it, then I can reset it and it only seems to happen on start-up not whist the car is running.

I'm putting mine down to a dirty connection on the switch, you're could be a similar problem.

Afraid not James, the indie I used to use had a S60 which did the same, but counted backwards rather than forwards. It was the DIM.

**LeeT5** · Sunday 24th August 2014, 19:45

Originally Posted by JamesT5

odd you mention a clock problem because on my S60 the clock keeps going around as if I am resetting it but it doesn't stop until I fiddle with the switch. Once I do stop it, then I can reset it and it only seems to happen on start-up not whist the car is running.

I'm putting mine down to a dirty connection on the switch, you're could be a similar problem.

You should read the OP's original post. it's not the same as the symptoms your describing. Besides, as per his post before yours....he's already fixed the fault by doing what everyone suggested....fitting a new Vehicle battery.
I agree with Stribo...your's sounds like a faulty DIM.

**stephenevans99** · Sunday 24th August 2014, 19:47

MRP has a procedure for a faulty DIM.....using just the odd tool found in the shed. Sure he did a 'How-To' video.....

**claymore** · Sunday 24th August 2014, 19:50

Originally Posted by stephenevans99

MRP has a procedure for a faulty DIM.....using just the odd tool found in the shed. Sure he did a 'How-To' video.....

I believe the same can be acheived with an angle grinder.

**JamesT5** · Sunday 24th August 2014, 20:06

Originally Posted by stribo

Afraid not James, the indie I used to use had a S60 which did the same, but counted backwards rather than forwards. It was the DIM.

D.I.M has been re-soldered and repaired when Duane had it.

**stribo** · Sunday 24th August 2014, 20:30

Originally Posted by JamesT5

D.I.M has been re-soldered and repaired when Duane had it.

That doesn't mean it can't fail again.

**LeeT5** · Sunday 24th August 2014, 21:58

Originally Posted by stribo

That doesn't mean it can't fail again.

Took the words out of my mouth! ...and soldered joints can crack.

**M-R-P** · Sunday 24th August 2014, 22:50

Originally Posted by JamesT5

D.I.M has been re-soldered and repaired when Duane had it.

I remember him saying one of the chips may have been soldered upside down. You'll struggle getting rid of the service warning too.

**JamesT5** · Monday 25th August 2014, 20:16

Originally Posted by stribo

That doesn't mean it can't fail again.

That doesn't mean it can't be repaired again.

**JamesT5** · Monday 25th August 2014, 20:18

To be honest, the clock is just an inconvenience and until the whole damn lot packs up then I shall ignore the problem until such time that I need to worry about it.

**stribo** · Monday 25th August 2014, 20:47

Originally Posted by JamesT5

That doesn't mean it can't be repaired again.

Very true, but you can't use the car whilst it's being repaired.

, and it's more expense spent on your money saving car.

**JamesT5** · Monday 25th August 2014, 20:56

Originally Posted by stribo

Very true, but you can't use the car whilst it's being repaired.

, and it's more expense spent on your money saving car.

So is an oil change but do I look worried.

**stribo** · Monday 25th August 2014, 21:08

An oil change is routine maintenance, a D.I.M. repair isn't. It's not a case of you looking worried, but all this expenditure on the S60 is making a mockery of the money saving theory.

**JamesT5** · Monday 25th August 2014, 21:12

Originally Posted by stribo

An oil change is routine maintenance, a D.I.M. repair isn't. It's not a case of you looking worried, but all this expenditure on the S60 is making a mockery of the money saving theory.

It will save me money, a Gypsy woman told me.