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Old 08-15-2008, 05:09 AM
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I was running late getting to my office yesterday (as usual), but when I get in my car, I realize I am running right on time. Nice!!! Nope.... I check my watch and my car's clock is about 7-8 minutes slow. I set the car's clock to the right time. This morning .... same thing. My clock is about 7-8 minutes behind again. Has anyone else had this problem?
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Originally Posted by jmsod' post='647282' date='Aug 15 2008, 06:09 AM
I was running late getting to my office yesterday (as usual), but when I get in my car, I realize I am running right on time. Nice!!! Nope.... I check my watch and my car's clock is about 7-8 minutes slow. I set the car's clock to the right time. This morning .... same thing. My clock is about 7-8 minutes behind again. Has anyone else had this problem?
easy fix: drive faster

BTT: have not noticed that in my e60, will keep an eye on that. Going out of town for the weekend but will check when I get back next week. Wonder if has anything to do with your recent battery issues and you "unfavorable driving profile
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='647378' date='Aug 15 2008, 11:19 AM
easy fix: drive faster

BTT: have not noticed that in my e60, will keep an eye on that. Going out of town for the weekend but will check when I get back next week. Wonder if has anything to do with your recent battery issues and you "unfavorable driving profile

Good idea. I'll drive driving faster!
PS: I need your mailing address so I can forward you the ticket(s). Thanks.
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Originally Posted by jmsod' post='647509' date='Aug 15 2008, 02:12 PM
Good idea. I'll drive driving faster!
PS: I need your mailing address so I can forward you the ticket(s). Thanks.
I have the same problem!...just looses time...Not as much as you but I would say one minute a week.

Tell me if you find out anything!

Freddy
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='647378' date='Aug 15 2008, 11:19 AM
easy fix: drive faster

BTT: have not noticed that in my e60, will keep an eye on that. Going out of town for the weekend but will check when I get back next week. Wonder if has anything to do with your recent battery issues and you "unfavorable driving profile
Actaully he drives too fast! Per Einstein, the closer to the speed of light you go, the slower time becomes.
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Originally Posted by Richard in NC' post='648077' date='Aug 16 2008, 10:32 AM
Actaully he drives too fast! Per Einstein, the closer to the speed of light you go, the slower time becomes.
Richard, quantum physics is beyond the scope of this board...
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i remember reading that some LCI cars had this problem...maybe they can chime in.
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Originally Posted by E60freak' post='648075' date='Aug 16 2008, 06:28 PM
I have the same problem!...just looses time...Not as much as you but I would say one minute a week.

Tell me if you find out anything!

Freddy
My clock is about 1 minute slow in two months.

Anyone heard of an accurate Windows clock?
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Alright, been keeping an eye on my clock all week. No difference between my cell phone clock and my e60 clock. No minutes lost here....
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Update:

I have not yet taken my car in to have the clock looked at simply because I have not had time and I try to avoid going in for service / problems as much as I possibly can. However, my car is now losing about 5 minutes everyday, so I had to make the call. It is driving me nutz now!!!
Appointment is scheduled for a week from tomorrow.


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