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Prius Clock poor design

Discussion in 'Prius v Accessories and Modifications' started by syscon, Mar 20, 2012.

  1. syscon

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    The only part that I'm missing from my Volvo 740 is the large clock on a dashboard, after 25years it was still running perfectly.
    On Prius there is a LCD clock but it is not practical.
    When one turns the ignition OFF the clock is gone, poor design on Toyota part :-(.
    Instead of that silly alarm light blinking on a dashboard they should have wire it so the clock is blinking; it should be that hard to do it for Japanese :-/ (merging practicality with functionality).

    Does anybody know nice battery operated clock I can mount on inside?
    I'm looking for a nice design not a cheap stuff from Wallmart :-/
    Most suitable place I think would be a small window on a left side of the driver.
     
    #1 syscon, Mar 20, 2012
  2. bisco

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    when you're in your prius, time is relative.:p
     
    #2 bisco, Mar 20, 2012
  3. syscon

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    That is true. Before I was always in a rush trying to get into a faster line; now I'm looking for a slower line as I'm not in a hurry.
    Stop lights don't affect my mileage anymore :)
     
    #3 syscon, Mar 20, 2012
  4. M8s

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    That is true for us as well. Drivers who scurry and hurry and waste fuel now look like pathetic losers.

    Back to your issue, I got a neat little digital clock at AutoZone for a scooter we had. Button battery worked for years. Only trouble was it didn't have a back light.
     
    #4 M8s, Mar 21, 2012
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  5. RRxing

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    In the 2010 the clock stays on for ~10 seconds after power off. The 2012 v is different?

    I may be missing the point of having a clock available with the power off. When I turn the car off, I get out.
     
    #5 RRxing, Mar 21, 2012
  6. billinmd

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    I agree. I don't think I've had a car where the clock stays on since my 1986 Mercedes :) I never even thought of this being an issue.
     
    #6 billinmd, Mar 21, 2012
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    The vee is the same. The clock and odometer remain on for about 10 seconds after you shut off the power.
     
    #7 M8s, Mar 22, 2012
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