Odd, I'll message the website guy and see if he can duplicate the issue. I haven't had any issues on the pc or my phone.

This is the first time in about three days that I'm even able to access this site, kept coming up with can't find the server.

Welcome on Board! Some pictures would be nice 

Hi everyone,

Here's an update on the issue I'm having.

Recently the clock on my dash stopped working. My first thought was that the LCD had failed, so I pulled everything apart and replaced it with a new LCD. Unfortunately, after the swap the clock still didn't work.

My next idea was to swap the entire dash with the one from my second FJ (that dash works perfectly). That also didn't solve the problem — the clock still didn't work.

So I started testing the LCD units directly, and both of them work when supplied with 12V.

Next, I checked the voltage on the harness plug (the one with four wires) and I'm only getting about 4–6V instead of the expected 12V, so that could potentially be the problem.

I inspected the entire front harness and so far I don't see any cracked, kinked, or corroded wires. I cleaned all connectors and reinstalled everything.

After putting everything back together, the clock does come on when the ignition is ON, but when the ignition is turned OFF the clock shuts off completely.

On my other FJs, the clock stays on all the time, and when the ignition is turned on the backlight activates.

Another issue is that after turning the ignition off, the clock resets itself after a few minutes.

Battery is good and charged. Holds the voltage so I don't see issue here.

Am I missing something???

Other than clock, everything works perfect on the bike. Harness is fully original untouched.

Has anyone experienced similar symptoms or know where I should be looking next?

Thanks.

Welcome

To help us help you, go to your profile, then in the signature line put in 1986 FJ1200. This will automatically appear in all your posts, then we can give you proper advice for your specific FJ. There are differences thru the years.

Yes, new tires, (check wheel bearings)  chain, sprockets, on center stand check swingarm linkage for loose up and down movements.
Remove the spongy 40 year old rubber brake lines and install new braided stainless steel aftermarket brake lines. Flush all systems with fresh DOT 4/5
Check brake pads for wear
Fresh oil & filter? Air filter?

If you have no documentation then pull the seat, side covers, tank and valve cover and check your valve shim clearances.
Tight valves = no bueno
While the tank is off, safety wire the fuel petcock outlet elbow...see my signature line.

Ride and enjoy! Things may pop up after some miles but no worries...all can be addressed.

Both Travis Legg (Reno) and Paul Lawson (Carson City) are in your neck of the woods and are both very competent with FJ's and RPM is in Oakdale is just over the hill from you.

We have a West Coast FJ Rally coming up at the end of May in Willits Ca. We would love to meet you.

Welcome aboard!

Pat

Edit: Travis beat me to it...

Welcome to the forum. There are a few of us in this area. You might want to check your valve clearances. If they haven't been checked in a long time the valve cover gasket and valve cover bolt grommets may be old and hard and start leaking oil after pulling the cover off so you should have a new set ready. Also the chain slider on the swing arm may be worn out so I would check that to make sure you dont rub a groove into the swing arm.

 Now the clock is working, but only when the ignition is on. When the ignition is off, the clock doesn't work. And another effect, when the ignition is off for a few minutes and I'm gonna turn it on, the clock, it's resetting itself to whatever, 12 o'clock.

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On my FJ, the dashboard clock recently stopped working. My initial thoughtquote author=MarioR link=msg=218874 date=1777238283]

Good afternoon, everyone.

On my FJ, the dashboard clock recently stopped working. My initial thought was that the LCD had failed, so I pulled the LCD from another working dash and swapped it in. However, after reinstallation, the clock still doesn't work. The backlight is on, but the LCD itself remains non-functional. It seems like there's an electrical issue somewhere. Does anyone have any ideas on where I could source a solution? Thanks!

Howdy from N NV. Just picked up an 86 FJ 1200 yesterday. Runs decent, everything seems to work. First thoughts are new chain, sprockets and tires. Where else should I start?

Good afternoon, everyone.

On my FJ, the dashboard clock recently stopped working. My initial thought was that the LCD had failed, so I pulled the LCD from another working dash and swapped it in. However, after reinstallation, the clock still doesn't work. The backlight is on, but the LCD itself remains non-functional. It seems like there's an electrical issue somewhere. Does anyone have any ideas on where I could source a solution? Thanks!