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Clock keeps resetting to 12:00
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Did you ever find a solution to this?
My car (2010 Chevy Aveo) is in a similar
situation! Originally I noticed the car wasn’t starting after every turn of the key. I would start the car and have it running for 15 minutes, then turn off and try again and with no luck. I then remembered the clock not holding time. I never put the two of them together! Is this a common thing with ignition switches, and did you ever find an answer to this!
situation! Originally I noticed the car wasn’t starting after every turn of the key. I would start the car and have it running for 15 minutes, then turn off and try again and with no luck. I then remembered the clock not holding time. I never put the two of them together! Is this a common thing with ignition switches, and did you ever find an answer to this!
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I had the same problem. Try cleaning the key with alcohol and a Q-Tip
Then reset the clock. Also, check the ignition switch. Your ignition switch could be worn or lose. It can also be dirty. Blow air into the ignition switch to clean it.
The key is not sending the single to the ignition switch properly and therefor the radio is not getting the voltage to the memory in the radio to keep the clock set.
I had the same problem when the Security Light came on and I thought it was a Passlock problem.
My key was dirty and my ignition switch lose. I'm going to try to tighten up the ignition switch and see if that solves all my other problems. If that doesn't work I will have to replace my ignition switch.
Good luck
Then reset the clock. Also, check the ignition switch. Your ignition switch could be worn or lose. It can also be dirty. Blow air into the ignition switch to clean it.
The key is not sending the single to the ignition switch properly and therefor the radio is not getting the voltage to the memory in the radio to keep the clock set.
I had the same problem when the Security Light came on and I thought it was a Passlock problem.
My key was dirty and my ignition switch lose. I'm going to try to tighten up the ignition switch and see if that solves all my other problems. If that doesn't work I will have to replace my ignition switch.
Good luck
Dont ever use rubbing alcohol on your keys unless you're positive there is no moisture left on they key. Moisture and a high voltage circuit =bigger problems! Use this instead. A locksmith recommended it to me. Plus, its fun to ask for at the auto part store! Lol
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Most likely it's the battery.🔋this happened to me too.
Most likely; If it's "always 12:00" when you start your car? It's probably the vehicle's battery showing signs of failure. 🔋 During the starting cycle if the battery's charge or cranking amps drops below a certain output it can result in a resetting of the clock. When a battery starts to fail you don't really notice it until the cranking process potentially drops the total volts to under *12v *the correct voltage* that also keeps the memory like the current time and radio presets etc. 12 Volts DC is correct..ish. *running voltage may vary from 11.5-14.2V DC.
**A good multi meter is all you need to check this. **
**A good multi meter is all you need to check this. **
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Most likely; If it's "always 12:00" when you start your car? It's probably the vehicle's battery showing signs of failure. 🔋 During the starting cycle if the battery's charge or cranking amps drops below a certain output it can result in a resetting of the clock. When a battery starts to fail you don't really notice it until the cranking process potentially drops the total volts to under *12v *the correct voltage* that also keeps the memory like the current time and radio presets etc. 12 Volts DC is correct..ish. *running voltage may vary from 11.5-14.2V DC.
**A good multi meter is all you need to check this. **
**A good multi meter is all you need to check this. **
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did you ever figure out what was going on? Same issues here but a brand new battery. Helppppp 😅
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