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fitting bmw e36 clock
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:04 am
by ccrobins
now apologies if this is already on here but i have scourered through the posts and cant find it.
I have just treated myself to teh recommended clock and cubby from the bmw e36 (analogue clock) I havn't tried fitting it yet but looking at the back of the clock its a simple socket awaiting a plugin (was expecting 2 wires) so i was wondering if i delve behind the radio and around that area will i find the required plug to spring this thing into action or do i need to get this plug thing ?
cheers
- i hate not having a clock while driving !
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:52 am
by missfixit70
You'll have to either find one from a scrappy or solder some wires on, nowt that simple I'm afraid

Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:56 am
by ccrobins
i just knew it wouldnt be that easy - if i take the back off the clock can i just solder a positive and negative into it - is it obvious what to do ?
that is before i take the back off and break it as me an delicate things dont mix well !
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:25 am
by ccrobins
anyone know which wire goes where though ?
wiring
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:30 am
by Cloughy
mine has wires labelled
red = clock/perm live
green = earth
black = light or dash
don't know if that helps
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:35 am
by corblimey
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:42 am
by ccrobins
brilliant instructions - dont think i can go wrong now - will be trying on saturday
thanks
Re: fitting bmw e36 clock
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 5:42 pm
by haydn callow
Any problems I will sort it for you and make it light up whatever colour you want.
Re: fitting bmw e36 clock
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 5:47 pm
by bigdaddycain
Press the + or - to check for connection, the hands should start scrolling....
Re: fitting bmw e36 clock
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 2:07 pm
by nobber
I bought one of these of Ebay and connected it via the stereo connections, I used the perm live and earth for the clock and the switched live for the light so the light only came on when the ignition is switched, But what is seems to be doing is work fine until the ignition is switched then the dial lights up but the clock stops until switched off them the clock comes back to life, I have now disconnected the switched live and it works fine but with no light...??? any ideas??
Re: fitting bmw e36 clock
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 2:12 pm
by ccrobins
unfortunately after fitting mine i discovered the clock was faulty - hands would only move between 10.05 and 10.08 but it looks nice expecially during those 3 minutes each day !
i need the a new clock now - cuby is fine though !
Re: fitting bmw e36 clock
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 2:14 pm
by corblimey
Nobber, are you sure you've correctly identified the earth from the clock and that it is is connected to the earth of the van and not one of the live feeds?
Re: fitting bmw e36 clock
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 2:21 pm
by ccrobins
yes definitely and followed instructions as in the post - you can get it to click between tehse minutes but no more so i assume it must be a fault with the clock
Re: fitting bmw e36 clock
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 2:21 pm
by ccrobins
sorry just read it and reply wasnt for me !!
coat on !
Re: fitting bmw e36 clock
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 2:33 pm
by corblimey
Hi Chris
Think you're slightly confused, I wasn't referring to your post but Nobber's. Hope you don't think I was calling you a nobber
Does should like you got a duff clock unfortunately. Take it apart, maybe you can fix it.