P38 centre console clock loseing time,might not be the clocks fault !

Hi all
just bought my first p38,its a 2000 on a w 4.0 hse with lpg
im working my way through the little list of niggles one of which was the clock keep loseing time,i put it to bottom of list and moved on to something more important,the stereo was locked.so dissconected the battery and thought would check battery while i was there,i found the battery to be knackered (64%) altho if i hadnt checked it i wouldnt have known,no starting issues or anything else.anyway replaced the battery and as if by magic,the clock is keeping time,another job ticked off list oh and the stereo works
i know the clock is alot cheaper to replace than a battery but a clock loseing time could be the nudge you need to check battery condition as we all know wot p38 are like if the battery dies

Mine does the same....will defo check the battery, as 10-15days ago (the very cold snap we had) the Beast struggled to start....

New battery is on the books after this months Car Tax bill me thinks...

Seems like you have discovered the built in, real time, low voltage diagnostic unit.

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wammers said:

Seems like you have discovered the built in, real time, low voltage diagnostic unit.

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gummy bear said:

I know the clock is alot cheaper to replace than a battery but a clock loseing time could be the nudge you need to check battery condition as we all know wot p38 are like if the battery dies

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For us P38 novices - what are they like if the battery dies?????

Sidecar fan said:

For us P38 novices - what are they like if the battery dies?????

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Dead.

wammers said:

Dead.

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:hysterically_laughi

Doh...............yes "dead" I know - but does it do something nasty to the computer etc.???? Re-setting the key code for the radio I can manage!

Sidecar fan said:

Doh...............yes "dead" I know - but does it do something nasty to the computer etc.???? Re-setting the key code for the radio I can manage!

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If you get low voltage all sorts of error messages arrive on dash, buzzers start buzzing, and bleepers start bleeping. Even if there is still enough juice to start the car. P38s do not like low voltage in battery or low output from alternator. If you disconnect the battery the wrong way you may need the EKA code to rest the alarm. You will also have to reset the radio code, all the windows to anti trap and the sunroof, if you have one, everytime the battery is disconnected. Best advice is if you fit a new battery fit the largest capacity one you can find that will fit in the battery bay.