Clock fault

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i3
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Clock fault

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Hey all,
have an odd fault with the clock in the xantia. sometimes, the screen appears illuminated, but blank, no time/date/temp anything. after a very short while the display "fades" back in until it's clear and proper as usual, however, the time and date are both reset.
what's going on??
thanks
'97 Xantia 2.1TD VSX - Left in 2011
'98 Xantia MK2 2.1TD Exclusive - Arrived in 2011
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Old-Guy
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Re: Clock fault

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Most clocks have 2 power feeds: 1. power for clock, 2. feed from instrument lighting. I'd guess you have a dodgy connection on 1. Worth checking what is on same fuse as fuse box connection faults aren't uncommon.
2012 Subaru Forester - capable but no magic carpet
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