Clock Problem
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Clock Problem
So has anybody had a problem with the analog clock on their GS? I have a 2018 GS350 and now it has happened twice that the analog clock is off by an hour or two but the digital one is right. First time, got it working after messing with the setting for a while and now today, my wife just turned the car on and the analog clock was off by 2 hours... wth?!? I'm leaving it alone like that because next week it goes in for maintenance so I'll be letting them know about it but it is annoying. Car is going in for the first maintenance and already has a stupid little problem, nothing serious but a problem nonetheless. I tried searching but didn't find anything so I was just wondering if I'm the only one that has had this issue... that is all.
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I think the key is that your analog clock is off by exactly one or two hours. That suggests that your setup settings are likely not correct. If I am not mistaken I believe the analog clock on the newer models, like your 2018, are automatically controlled by the setup settings...unlike some older models like my 2013. In other words, if your GPS is set to the proper time zone and also DST it will maintain the analog clock's correct time. I'm not sure about that, but that is what I recall reading. Maybe some others with newer models can confirm this.
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I think the key is that your analog clock is off by exactly one or two hours. That suggests that your setup settings are likely not correct. If I am not mistaken I believe the analog clock on the newer models, like your 2018, are automatically controlled by the setup settings...unlike some older models like my 2013. In other words, if your GPS is set to the proper time zone and also DST it will maintain the analog clock's correct time. I'm not sure about that, but that is what I recall reading. Maybe some others with newer models can confirm this.
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I think the key is that your analog clock is off by exactly one or two hours. That suggests that your setup settings are likely not correct. If I am not mistaken I believe the analog clock on the newer models, like your 2018, are automatically controlled by the setup settings...unlike some older models like my 2013. In other words, if your GPS is set to the proper time zone and also DST it will maintain the analog clock's correct time. I'm not sure about that, but that is what I recall reading. Maybe some others with newer models can confirm this.
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So I just got the car back from maintenance and they tried to fix the issue. They reset everything and tested it for a while and it seemed to be working fine so they told me to watch it and if it did anything weird again to bring it in right away.... well, as soon as I was leaving the dealership it went wacko again and instead of 4:30, it marked 3:15 lol... so I just turn right back and showed them (good thing it happened right there). They are going to order a new clock and replace it. This is one reason why I like Lexus so much, their customer service is A+. They helped me out and treat you good, the issue is getting taken care of and everything went smooth. Tomorrow I have to take in my RCF for the recall and they'll let me know when the part will get here and when to make an appointment for it. Only bad thing is having to go there, especially now that I've been feeling like crap the last few days but the good thing is I always can get a loaner and not waste a day or anything without a car and the dealer is about 10 blocks from my house 
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