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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 08:05 AM
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when I set the time on my clock and turn off my car for a while and turn in it on it resets the time...is it my battery?
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by tranm4
when I set the time on my clock and turn off my car for a while and turn in it on it resets the time...is it my battery?

yep- Try putting it on a charger to give it a full charge. If it keeps up then have it tested.
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 08:32 AM
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most likely a battery issue...had the same issue, battery changed, no more problems...
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 10:15 AM
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I had a similar issue. It was the battery
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