Clock problem in my mk2.5 Focus

nichorob · 15 Mar 2011 at 10:48

I have a 2009 mk2.5 Ford Focus, it has a clock on the dash computer and a clock on the centre audio console. These run on the same system. My problem since I got the car is that the time always runs 5 minutes slow, not a big problem but an annoying one. I will set it to the correct time then within a month it will run 5 minutes slow but won't lose any more time than that.

I have just been back from SMC Ford in Gravesend and they had no idea what the problem was, they ran a 2 hour diagnostic and could not find a fault and sent me away saying they will make further enquiries (which probably won't happen).

Anyone have any idea what the problem is and how to fix it?

pull2808 · 15 Mar 2011 at 13:06

No idea but on my 2008 mk2.5 focus i get occassions maybe 3-4 times a year where my date just decides to change back a few months. Completely random had it checked a few times. Bit annoying but just put up with it really, only takes 1min to put right.

B@Th*nG · 15 Mar 2011 at 13:07

set it 5 minutes fast

B@

VFM Addict · 15 Mar 2011 at 13:08

B@Th*nG said:
set it 5 minutes fast

B@

+1

nichorob · 15 Mar 2011 at 13:18

Tried that

B@Th*nG · 15 Mar 2011 at 13:20

oh come on, it can't just go back 5 minutes then can it? It doesn't inherently know the time and set it back to 5 minutes before the ACTUAL time. Are you sure it isn't set by radio and your other clocks are wrong?

B@

Pulse · 15 Mar 2011 at 13:20

So it's not just me then! I thought I was going mental having to set my clock forward a couple of minutes every couple of months. But I'll admit, wasn't that bothered and didn't research the problem

Jamauk · 15 Mar 2011 at 15:03

Could this be some issue with RDS, I've noticed the clock change in my car before when it picks up the time from the radio station. Usually I only see this when the clocks move forward/back, but I've noticed different times show up between a couple of local radio stations.