Instruments - Clock is Inaccurate
2002-2006 Mini Cooper (R50) L4-1.6L (W10) Page 93
SI M62 01 05
Instruments
November 2005
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Clock Inaccurate
MODEL
R50 (Cooper), R52 (Convertible), R53 (Cooper S)
SITUATION
The clock is either losing or gaining time, with vehicles typically showing a deviation of several minutes a week. In addition, there are occasional
cases where the clock resets by itself unable to adjust or stops counting.
No faults are stored in the Instrument Cluster.
CAUSE
Inaccurate calibration of the crystal frequency.
CORRECTION
In case of a customer complaint, run the diagnosis with DIS/GT1. If "Diagnosis" reveals no faults, then check that there are no volt drops in either
the Instrument Cluster power supply or ground circuits. In addition, check the integrity of the Instrument Cluster wiring and connectors.
If no faults are found, then replace the center Instrument Cluster (IKE). Do not replace the steering column gauges.
To confirm that an improved replacement part is being installed, check the build date label on the front of the Instrument Cluster. For parts produced
up to September 8, 2005, there is an additional "clock cal" sticker on the black plastic molding. For parts produced after September 8, 2005, all parts
are improved parts.
PARTS INFORMATION
Part Number Description Quantity
Refer to EPC Center Instrument 1
Center (IKE)
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the MINI New Vehicle limited Warranty.
