Panda Clock
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Most likely one of two things
1) battery is on its way out. Clock will reset due to voltage drop when cranking
2) high resistance in starter motor or (not as common) earth strap, voltage will drop while cranking
We were having this discussion last week at work for the same reasons, used to be a common thing when we saw more of the early pandas. Had one in for work which did the same thing, battery checked out fine and owner said it didn't bother them so we didn't chase it any further
1) battery is on its way out. Clock will reset due to voltage drop when cranking
2) high resistance in starter motor or (not as common) earth strap, voltage will drop while cranking
We were having this discussion last week at work for the same reasons, used to be a common thing when we saw more of the early pandas. Had one in for work which did the same thing, battery checked out fine and owner said it didn't bother them so we didn't chase it any further
Hello anyone know how to fix the clock on a fiat panda dynamic 2006 after it is set turn off the engine when you go to start again the clock time does not stay set.
Cheers
Tattyhead
Hi, and welcome,
yes..almost certainly the battery..certainly a power drop
:idea: does the trip mileage also zero
Charlie - Oxford
Hi thanks for the reply the Battery is ok had it checked it looks like one of those things you need to ignore just the curiosity that made me ask thought there might be a way you can store it after setting the clock.
Cheers
Tattyhead
Cheers
Tattyhead
do keep an eye on the trip..if it's resetting too.
the the fault is not "clock-related"
Hi have not noticed if the trip is resetting will have a look this is not my car it is my daughters first car she is working on the cruise liners at the mo so checking things out.
I did notice the passenger side front window does not open fully goes about three quarters of the way down is that normal.
Thanks for the reply
Tattyhead
I did notice the passenger side front window does not open fully goes about three quarters of the way down is that normal.
Thanks for the reply
Tattyhead
front should go down completely..but the left and right front MAY move in unison..or 1 in "steps"..
can't remeber, REARS probably go 2/3 down due to shape of door ( over wheelarch)
they are good cars..but reliant on a good battery/ charging system
No.
There is a small amount of glass visible when the front windows are fully down, but it's nowhere near as much as that. Drivers & passengers sides should be the same.
Re: Window
Hi fixed the window there was a polystyrene block stopping it going down don't know what the block is for think i put back where it belongs probably an anti rattle device who knows anyway windows working thanks for your help.
Tattyhead :
Hi fixed the window there was a polystyrene block stopping it going down don't know what the block is for think i put back where it belongs probably an anti rattle device who knows anyway windows working thanks for your help.
Tattyhead :
Does this mean the car is sitting for long periods without use? A dying battery will likely show ok if used and tested without delays, but will lose charge quickly if left unused.
Have a look around the battery and find the manufacturing date.
