After battery reconnect clock shows --:-- HELP! 2004 v70R

wafl_scan · Oct 30, 2013

I disconnected my battery after waiting the 10 mins after shutting the car off and when I reconnected it my clock now only shows --:--. I tried turning the adjustment plastic knob both directions and nothing happens. I used the power lock/unlock and everything else works just fine. I tried disconnecting and reconnecting the battery two more times and I can't get the clock to go back to numbers. It worked just fine before I disconnected the battery. I've tried every method I could find on the internet with the key at various positions in the ignition and nothing helps. Arrrgh.

I really don't want to take it to the dealership and have them soak me to fix it. Would I be able to reset it somehow if I had DICE/VIVA? I tired searching the forums on Volvo sites and Googling but have not been successful. Does anyone know how I might fix this issue? Thank you.

Brian

contrast · Oct 30, 2013

Did you turn the knob hard enough? It makes this little click once it switches. Then just hold and set your clock. Sweaty fingers dont help as well.

BMac_R · Oct 30, 2013

wafl_scan said:
I disconnected my battery after waiting the 10 mins after shutting the car off and when I reconnected it my clock now only shows --:--. I tried turning the adjustment plastic knob both directions and nothing happens. I used the power lock/unlock and everything else works just fine. I tried disconnecting and reconnecting the battery two more times and I can't get the clock to go back to numbers. It worked just fine before I disconnected the battery. I've tried every method I could find on the internet with the key at various positions in the ignition and nothing helps. Arrrgh.

I really don't want to take it to the dealership and have them soak me to fix it. Would I be able to reset it somehow if I had DICE/VIVA? I tired searching the forums on Volvo sites and Googling but have not been successful. Does anyone know how I might fix this issue? Thank you.

Brian

Woah there pirate, take a deep breath....we're talking about a clock here.

That being said, there's two plastic knobs. Hold the right on clockwise to advance the time correction.

Prepare yourself for a finger cramp.

Ocean Racer · Oct 31, 2013

Remember to twist the little black knob - don't push it ..

R.Photo · Oct 31, 2013

This thread is hilarious....

DrBrutal · Oct 31, 2013

ajbell11 · Oct 31, 2013

I'm just going to suggest practicing the whole clock reset thing a few more times before going onto any other mods you might find on this site - like checking tire pressure, or adjusting the treble/bass, much less EBD removal!

R.Photo · Oct 31, 2013

The worst part of resetting the clock is having to do the rear main seal afterwards because of the leaks it causes.

wafl_scan · Oct 31, 2013

Thanks for the help. I was able to get it reset. Apparently I was to too afraid of breaking off the little plastic knob. Once I turned the right post clockwise until it clicked it worked. Much appreciated.

Red_Devil · Oct 31, 2013

R.Photo said:
This thread is hilarious....

+1

DevolvR · Oct 31, 2013

Sometimes helps to read the Owner's Manual. The Clock was reset, just need to set it again (ever have that happen to the old alarm clock after a power outage?).

BMac_R · Oct 31, 2013

This poor kid. LOL

I actually prefer to keep the --:-- on there. I've been resetting a lot though with my troubleshooting as well as builds so it's more convenient to have it on the HU, which has it's own CMOS to store date and time data.

tomedkaz · Oct 31, 2013

BTW...a flat tire totals your R

Config · Oct 31, 2013

ajbell11 said:
I'm just going to suggest practicing the whole clock reset thing a few more times before going onto any other mods you might find on this site - like checking tire pressure, or adjusting the treble/bass, much less EBD removal!

This is too funny

DevolvR · Oct 31, 2013

Yes, you would need DICE/VIDA to check for blinker fluid levels.

artywave:

BMac_R · Oct 31, 2013

DevolvR said:
Yes, you would need DICE/VIDA to check for blinker fluid levels. artywave:

I found a good one the other day. I had this terrible whine and I found my OTE Actuator....Little bastard is hard to find.

KCCM · Nov 1, 2013

OK here's a semi-legitimate one - started my caR after picking up my daughter and no stereo and no power plugs (aka cigar lighters). Restarted several times and checked/replaced the fuse - no luck (???)

P.S.: Everything else seems just fine.

JoJoDaClown · Nov 1, 2013

I feel like I'm reading the GMC Acadia forum for my wife's vehicle... over there are a bunch of yoyo's. (Stickied thread is how to change air filter)

Config · Nov 1, 2013

JoJoDaClown said:
I feel like I'm reading the GMC Acadia forum for my wife's vehicle... over there are a bunch of yoyo's. (Stickied thread is how to change air filter)

Another good one was 'replace rear wiper blade' which the individual purchased from the dealer.

Ocean Racer · Nov 1, 2013

Config said:
Another good one was 'replace rear wiper blade' which the individual purchased from the dealer.

Hey don't laugh, I just replaced my rear wiper arm. It cleared my CEL !

After battery reconnect clock shows --:-- HELP! 2004 v70R

wafl_scan

contrast

BMac_R

Ocean Racer

R.Photo

DrBrutal

ajbell11

R.Photo

wafl_scan

Red_Devil

DevolvR

BMac_R

tomedkaz

Config

DevolvR

BMac_R

KCCM

JoJoDaClown

Config

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