Clock went blank

[Chris0381]

Not sure what happened, but my clock is now blank, all other lights and blinkers are working. Took off panels and see no loose connections and fuses seem OK.

Noticed 4 wires coming out of the clocks rear panel, is there any way to give power directly to these wires to see if it is a loose connection. I dont need the clock and thus wont trailer it to New Haven for warranty work.

I did disconnect the battery to install a USB power port directly to the battery but thats about it.

Thanks

[DMblues01]

Not sure on that one. When you disconnect the battery, it should just clear the time and date settings, but should still be working.
Wish I could be of help, but I haven't had that one happen yet. Let us know if you figure it out.

[Chris0381]

Don't know how but I took my battery off today to wire dremel everything and coat with dielectric grease and during reassembly, the clock suddenly worked again. I believe I disconnected and reconnected the CDI in there also to clean out the battery compartment.

The acid corrosion/crystallization after 3 months was welded onto everything. It needed a wire wheel to get it off. Also the 4 drain holes below the battery were plugged. May be a good idea to check on things in there more frequently.

[zombie]

Drill out the drains to 1/4". That will help.

[Chris0381]

Thanks again Zombie. I definitely do that.