Clock on Radio
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Jim Diesel
I have done that. In fact I just shut the truck off with the time on the display. When I jumped back in and turnedthe truck on. The radio station was displayed and it stayed displayed. I had to once again, hit the clock button (Which switched back to time mode) Then from that moment on, it will display time. If I turn the volume or switch the station it will briefly show the station and then back to time. BUT Once I shut the truck off, and turn it back on, The radio station stays on until I hit the clock button. What I am trying to do, is have the time displayed as the default vrs the radio station. I will try the whole thing again when I go back out, but last night when I shut the truck off it was displaying the clock. When I turned it on this morning, it stayed displaying the radio station.
I have done that. In fact I just shut the truck off with the time on the display. When I jumped back in and turnedthe truck on. The radio station was displayed and it stayed displayed. I had to once again, hit the clock button (Which switched back to time mode) Then from that moment on, it will display time. If I turn the volume or switch the station it will briefly show the station and then back to time. BUT Once I shut the truck off, and turn it back on, The radio station stays on until I hit the clock button. What I am trying to do, is have the time displayed as the default vrs the radio station. I will try the whole thing again when I go back out, but last night when I shut the truck off it was displaying the clock. When I turned it on this morning, it stayed displaying the radio station.
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From: MD
Originally posted by Jim Diesel
Outwest,
No problem, I found out what switches the premium radio/cd/cass display from clock mode to station then clock mode and back...with the radio on, I just pressed the clock button, it then went back to the station all-the-time mode. I turned it off and back on and it was still in station display mode. Again, with the radio on, I pressed the clock button and it went back to station then clock mode. I turned it off and back on and it is still in that mode...that was easy, must be why I forgot. When you adjust the station or the volume the display will show the station freq for about 3 secs then go back to clock.
Outwest,
No problem, I found out what switches the premium radio/cd/cass display from clock mode to station then clock mode and back...with the radio on, I just pressed the clock button, it then went back to the station all-the-time mode. I turned it off and back on and it was still in station display mode. Again, with the radio on, I pressed the clock button and it went back to station then clock mode. I turned it off and back on and it is still in that mode...that was easy, must be why I forgot. When you adjust the station or the volume the display will show the station freq for about 3 secs then go back to clock.
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I know that works, what i am asking about is if there is a way to get the clock to display when you turn the truck on. Like all other vehicles I have owned. On this Ford, it stays displaying the radio station until you hit clock (then it works like normal). It apears the default is set to display station, I want the default to display time.
I know that works, what i am asking about is if there is a way to get the clock to display when you turn the truck on. Like all other vehicles I have owned. On this Ford, it stays displaying the radio station until you hit clock (then it works like normal). It apears the default is set to display station, I want the default to display time.
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Well I would like to have that too. But this is better than what I had before.
Small agravation hitting the clock button once as opposed to having to hit it every three seconds
Maybe there is another click, switch, on, off step that does that
We can only hope
Small agravation hitting the clock button once as opposed to having to hit it every three seconds
Maybe there is another click, switch, on, off step that does that
We can only hope
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Outwest,
What cd/radio do you have? I have the premium 6CD and I can get it to display the clock while the radio is off (i.e on startup) without touching a thing. And then when I turn the radio on, it will display the station and clock at the same time. Do you have the premium or the standard radio?
What cd/radio do you have? I have the premium 6CD and I can get it to display the clock while the radio is off (i.e on startup) without touching a thing. And then when I turn the radio on, it will display the station and clock at the same time. Do you have the premium or the standard radio?
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emtabmm...I did receive message sorry, Looks like I need a software update to correct the problem. I am surprised that the Oct flash did not fix this.. Is there a specific code I can ask the dealer for or a specific flash they can do?
Good job on hunting down the solution
Good job on hunting down the solution
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From: Stockton, CA.
Outwest:
My truck has 2 fuses for the radio 1 main /1 start it's the premium
6 cd but maybe ford left out 1 for starting. the fuse locations are 11 and 32 might check and see if both are there and are good?
My truck has 2 fuses for the radio 1 main /1 start it's the premium
6 cd but maybe ford left out 1 for starting. the fuse locations are 11 and 32 might check and see if both are there and are good?
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outwest if you find a fix for this clock let me know it drives me freakin nutz I'm about ready to buy a ford stereo with the mp3 capability I did some research and found out that ford puts these in a few of thier cars and they will fit in the truck with a plug upgrade kit but as soon as I do that the will change over to dvd music format and we will all have to upgrade our cd to dvd like when the cassette deck went out
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Outwest, This is a model indication and a problem that the dealer can have corrected. Free if under btb warranty. This is the pertinent part of the message if your build date is pre may:
"issue earlier this year on the DM100 Radio (Single CD/Cass/AM/FM Radio) where it would not retain the clock mode after an Ignition On/Off cycle. This issue was corrected with a new version of software and I believe the fix was implemented in the April timeframe."
The dealer sends the radio in to their repair facility and they update or replace the unit....
"issue earlier this year on the DM100 Radio (Single CD/Cass/AM/FM Radio) where it would not retain the clock mode after an Ignition On/Off cycle. This issue was corrected with a new version of software and I believe the fix was implemented in the April timeframe."
The dealer sends the radio in to their repair facility and they update or replace the unit....
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emtabmm...I just spoke to my service tech and they are scheduling a R/R for my radio at the next oil change. I figured there was no need to make a special trip in for that. So, Thanks to you 
I will have the problem resolved.
Much appreciated
I will have the problem resolved. Much appreciated
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From: MD
Originally posted by emtabmm
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"issue earlier this year on the DM100 Radio (Single CD/Cass/AM/FM Radio) where it would not retain the clock mode after an Ignition On/Off cycle. This issue was corrected with a new version of software and I believe the fix was implemented in the April timeframe."
The dealer sends the radio in to their repair facility and they update or replace the unit....
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"issue earlier this year on the DM100 Radio (Single CD/Cass/AM/FM Radio) where it would not retain the clock mode after an Ignition On/Off cycle. This issue was corrected with a new version of software and I believe the fix was implemented in the April timeframe."
The dealer sends the radio in to their repair facility and they update or replace the unit....
I will have my dealer take care of this at the first (free) oil change.
What should I refer them too in the event they play dumb and say they dont know what I am talking about.
Is there a service or tech bullitin number I should quote to them?
Would they just swap out the radio or will they send mine out to be fixed and leave me with no sounds for however long it takes to fix?
As I said before this clock thing is a small annoyance but it is the kind of thing that causes stress and makes you want to beat on the dash and kick small dogs
Thanks again Andy
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From: Trophy Club Texas
I haven't a clue as to why/how, but my 03 250 always shows time. If I change stations/volumn, it shows that for about 20 seconds or so, but then the time comes up.
Wish I could help...............
Wish I could help...............
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From: Carlsbad, California
My truck has a claimed 29 gal tank.
Depending upon how level the ground is where I fill it up, I have put 32 gal in it with the gauge reading right on E or a half a needle or so above. This is when I topped it off to the filler neck.
It does take some patience. But pulling my trailer through some new stretches where I don't know where all the fuel stops will be located, I like to make sure that I've topped it off well.
Typically I can get 4-5 more gallons in after the auto shut off kicks off the filler. Like the other posters have said, I get around 150 - 170 miles of highway driving (without the trailer) before the needle drops off of full. It doesn't plummet after that but definitely drops faster than the first 170 miles.
Daryl
Depending upon how level the ground is where I fill it up, I have put 32 gal in it with the gauge reading right on E or a half a needle or so above. This is when I topped it off to the filler neck.
It does take some patience. But pulling my trailer through some new stretches where I don't know where all the fuel stops will be located, I like to make sure that I've topped it off well.
Typically I can get 4-5 more gallons in after the auto shut off kicks off the filler. Like the other posters have said, I get around 150 - 170 miles of highway driving (without the trailer) before the needle drops off of full. It doesn't plummet after that but definitely drops faster than the first 170 miles.
Daryl