Subaru Forester Clock Fix [4K UHD] 

I bought that $2.00 ebay email information on how to do this in 2013 for my 2001 S model. Basically the same as what you did in your video. Hasn't failed in almost 7 years. We all know that must Foresters don't get driven very gingerly and carefully, so it is a PERMANENT fix if done right.

Warning to others, the little plastic pieces mentioned at 1:52 are easily misplaced. Thanks for the walkthrough. Always nice to save some money on these easy fixes. Total time was less than 10 minutes.

Had the same problem, but one resistor was actually out of the board. Soldering solved my issue. I guessed this was the problem, but your video confirmed it Thanks 😊

Thank you, a little extra solder on one of the resistors and it solved my problem! Note to anyone out there who may have to replace the resistor because it burned out (mine looked a little toasty): he says it's two 300 Ohm resistors and a 510 Ohm. This is incorrect: you're looking for two 30 Ohm and a 51 Ohm. Make sure they are rated for at least 1W of power, like the original. Cheers!

Thank you very much. I've been annoyed by the dead clock in my 01 Forester for about 10 years. Never thought to look online for a fix. I found 2 of the 3 resisters had bad solders. Following your instructions, the clock now works fine. I took much longer than your 10 minutes because I was paranoid about breaking the various plastic clips involved. For those with similar fears, just take your time and pull carefully. Also, those plastic pry bars for working on smart phones are very useful for getting things apart. Another tip: make sure you have a very small soldering tip as getting into the one side of that 510 resistor is tricky. Again, I really appreciate the help. After doing my Rocky dance, I considered a couple self-applied dope slaps for not finding your video years ago, but decided on beer instead. Cheers!

Thanks dude my clock didn't work for 2 years, and I fixed it in 5 minutes! Worked so well. IDK what happens with a different problem if this method doesn't work then, but I had the same problem as you! Heated it up, good as new! Only hard thing was getting the clock out of the cluster, but worked great otherwise! Thanks again! :)

Hey there! Thx for the info! Just fixed my 2002... One of the resistors actually dropped off! Had to set it in place and hold it with a little screwdriver and then soldered it...works great!!

Dude, you saved me over 35 bucks. Took me 8 minutes and i had a working clock again. Definitely sharing this to my buddies who have the same car with the same problem.

I don't know why I didn't look into this before as we've owned a 1999 for probably 8 years and the clock never worked. It turned out that one of the 300ohm resistors was completely detached, and the 510 was partially. The clock is now working for the first time in who knows how long! Thanks!

Exactly what was wrong on my 2001 Forester. Luckily my brother has a soldering kit. Easy and quick fix. Thank you!

Thanks for the video. Easy fix on the 510 resistor. One thing that helped was to use a forceps to hold the resistor firmly to the circuit board while resoldering (had to use a small dab of new solder as there was almost no original solder on the right side of the resistor). I put up with no clock for four years and then in ten minutes of watching RU-vid learned out how to fix it...gotta love it! Thanks again.

Dude! Thank you so much! I have the same issue with my clock not working. I'll try this. You are the best!

Worked perfectly in my 2002 wrx. I added a tiny bit of solder on each end of the 300 junction on the bottom right of the circuit board and it came back to life. Thanks for the hq content man.

Yep 510 had a hairline crack in mine. It works again. Saved me buying 1 from wrecker. Thank you

Thanks, brother! Got here by mistake -- was trying to fix a separate issue on the roo. We have the exact same model! I was gonna salvage one from a nearby yard, but this was the perfect fix!

Thanks man. Left side of the 510 was cracked on mine as well. Great Video.

Thanks to your video I was able to fix my 02 forester's clock in 5 min.

Many thanks. My clock has not worked for 12 of the 13 yrs I have had the car. Just fixed it in 20mins. All 3 resisters had bad joints, 1 was completely loose. Was going to get new clock this week.

Definitely going to try this on my Jdm Forester. Clock never worked since I bought it back in November.

OMG, thank you! Two of the connectors were loose, fixed it within 5 minutes with your film! Nice!

Fixed mine. Same issues left of 510 Ohm. Thanks.

Damn, to think some people want $50 for this clock! Thanks a lot man, took all of 6 mins!

Awesome. 510 completely loose. 300 half detached. Soldered all three resistors. Fixed. Thanks.

BADASS! Thanks to you, I fixed mine in 10 minutes! The same 2 joints were broken on mine, though I did put a *tiny* bit of fresh solder on.

I made it from second time, but it's working perfect already 1 week without any stops.

Lol mine had one resistor completely broken off, it was just ratteling inside. Gona try and fix it now. it works! thank you.

Thanks dude, fixed in just 20 minutes or so! I had to add some new solder, and I broke one of the tabs on the housing off, but other than that it's good as new.

It was extremely informative and useful; I have a clock of my own Forrester 2002 that does not work. I'll fix it now! Thanks, again.

Thanks so much! I was afraid it would cost a lot for my 1998 - I imagined scouring salvage yards - but instead, took 10 minutes (took longer to heat up the iron than the repair!)

Simple, thorough and really helpful. Thanks👍🏼

Thanks for the great vid! Fixed mine right up in 10 mins. I’m ecstatic!

Thanks, did it, and its works again!!

Unbelievable it worked. Im so chuffed, thanks for the great video

Fiz as na minha forester , ficou top ....gratidão pela dica.

Thank you!! Great instruction and tips. Working great again on my '02.

After watching this and purchasing a solder iron I was excited to do this repair. I popped off the part holding the clock and wouldn't you know...the clock component is missing. I just bought this car, isn't that nice?

Thank you! 2nd time now for this clock. But its back to good as new.

Thank you for this tutorial. My clock Works!

It works!!! I tried it!!!!! Thanks man!

Thanks bud !

Muchas gracias!! Thanks a lot

Thanks !

helps me remair mine, thanks!

Awesome!! Thanks for the video great help!

Thx!

Thank you for this vid!!!

How did the black clips go back in?

Thank you sir

I should say how did the black/grey thinks that fall out go back in

What do I do to stop resetting the clock every time I have to restart the engine 1997- SF5

Mine was intermittently turning off. I re-soldered the resistors with new solder, let's see if that stops it from cutting out.

does anyone know where to get those little buttons from. i lost one of the grey rubber parts

What did he do ? Just take it apart and put t back together ?

What kind of solder iron works?

Hi guyz can any one help me to fix clock its not working im suburu forester 2009 thnx in advance