Windscreen wipers not working

Troubleshoot the issue. Here are some steps you can take:

Check the Chime Selection Lever:
Ensure that the chime selection lever is not set to the "silent" position. Sometimes, accidentally setting it to silent mode can prevent the chimes from sounding.

Inspect the Cam with Humps:
The Westminster mechanical clock has a cam with humps on the front plate of the movement. These humps control when the movement stops chiming.

Run the chime by turning the hand (you can mount it with the nut, but it's not necessary). Observe the cam with the humps spinning.
Wait until it reaches the end of the smallest hump (which represents the first quarter, the shortest chime).

Stop the gear train from moving with your fingers and hold it.
Adjust the hammers from the back of the movement to match the position where the last hammer drops after the 1-2-3-4-5 hammers strike in a row, representing the end of the first quarter.
Tighten the cam so that the bar riding the cam is just after the smallest hump. This should set the chimes correctly.

Battery Replacement:
If you've recently replaced the battery, ensure that you've used fresh C batteries with high capacity.
Batteries should be changed annually to guarantee accurate timing and consistent chime sounds.

Low Battery Warning Function:
If your clock starts behaving irregularly or the pendulum stops (if equipped), it might be due to low battery. Install new batteries to resolve this issue.

Remember, these are general guidelines, and specific models may have additional considerations. If the problem persists, consider seeking professional assistance or replacing the movement if necessary. If your clock is chain-driven, you can order the 1161-053 movement from Clockworks when you're ready to swap it out.

If your Dango watch's second hand stops intermittently, there are a few things that could be causing the issue. Here are some possible reasons and solutions:

1. Low Battery: If the battery in your watch is running low, it could cause the second hand to stop. You may need to replace the battery in your watch. Check your watch's manual or take it to a watch repair shop to have the battery replaced.
2. Dirt or Debris: Dirt or debris can get inside your watch and cause the gears to stop moving properly. If this is the case, you may need to have your watch cleaned and serviced by a professional watch repair person.
3. Loose Second Hand: If the second hand on your watch is loose, it could cause it to stop intermittently. A loose second hand can be caused by a damaged pinion or cannon pinion. You may need to take your watch to a professional watch repair person to have it fixed.
4. Magnetic Interference: Magnetic fields can interfere with the movement of the gears inside a watch, causing it to stop or run erratically. If you have been around strong magnets or electronic devices, it could be causing the issue. Try moving your watch away from these devices to see if that helps.
5. Mechanical Issue: There may be a mechanical issue with your watch's movement that is causing the second hand to stop. This can be caused by a worn out gear or other component. You may need to take your watch to a professional watch repair person to have it fixed.

It sounds like there may be an issue with the movement of the second hand on your stopwatch. There are a few possible causes for this problem. One possibility is that the battery in your stopwatch may be running low and needs to be replaced. Another possibility is that there may be a problem with the mechanical movement of the stopwatch. This could be due to a loose or broken part, or it could be a result of wear and tear over time.
To troubleshoot the issue, you could try replacing the battery in the stopwatch to see if that resolves the problem. If the problem persists, you may need to have the stopwatch serviced by a professional watch repair technician. They will be able to diagnose the problem and repair or replace any faulty parts.

Are you talking about a DVD player intermittently stopping or freezing? Sorry, but a little more information is required if you are seriously expecting an answer.

There are sometimes hidden dangers in replacing batteries which is probably why most makers recommend professionals to do the job.

You seem to have had some success but it sounds as if there is an intermittant contact with the battery. If you feel that you can remove the back again, try removing the battery, cleaning it with surgical spirit (to remove any grease that is naturally on fingers) and replace it.

As an engineer, I would expect that a screw on back should go on easily until it reaches the end of travel, when it will tighten. If it is stiff all the way, they you may have crossed the thread and damaged it. Never apply a large force at the start of screing the back on, as the threads are quite fine and may be easily damaged.

If after trying again, you still have the problem, then go to a watch repairer and discuss what you have done and the problem you are having.

Take care.

Good luck.

mcdevito75 here, The quatrz movement could need a little quartz oil or the quartz movement could be going bad, but foirst check make sure you have the correct battery and that it didn:"t work loose Return to whoever changed the battery to have it checked.

is it battery or automatic or kinetic. first have battery checked if this still does not solve prob ask repairer for movement exchange instead of service as this way you get a new engine...if its automatic a service should have worked as pulsr use seiko movements wich are very good if its kinetic it needs a new capasitor as these last about 5yrs before the need to replace or attempted recharge.

it's not broken.

let's call the top stopwatch button "a" and the bottom stopwatch button "b." eg, for normal stop watch function press "a" to start timing, press "a" to stop timing, and press "b" to reset.

to reset: press button "a" and "b" simultaneously and release (an easy way to do this is press and hold down "b" then press "a" and release both). this will send both hands spinning. next press "a" intermittently until the second-hand is back to it's desired reset location. then, likewise, press "b" intermittently until the minute hand is zeroed. now with both hands at the correct reset location, again press and release "a" and "b" simultaneously to save these resets and return the watch to normal function mode.

In modern cars internal parts of an indicator stalks are mostly plastic so forget about repairs. New indicator stalk costs you a fortune. go to ebay and buy a second hand. be very careful if its a DIY job. remove the battery clips to avoid air bag explosion. carefully remove the cover including air bag from the steering. spin the steering to bring it in middle along with your tyres in a straight line. loosen the steering nut and remove airbag wiring plug. unscrew the plastic cover around the stalker. now you'll see stalker with mainly three wiring plugs (it was in my case). unplug it and don't mix it up if possible number it with permanent marker. lose any screw or bolt holding the stalker on its place. remove the old stalker and place the new one. just tight one or two screws and put the steeing on rod and test it by moving the steering left and right side to check the indicator stalks operation (don't connect the battery clips just do it as a cold test because sometimes you'll hear a big clunk noise if stalker tooth is not adjusted in neutral position. take a long beeck type screw driver and push this tooth slightly either up or down (left or right). don't apply too much force as it then don't stays in middle and will go automatically in opposite direction and you have to move it back to get in the middle. If fitted correctly you'll not hear any noise. just test it for left and right indicator. Now the assemble the whole work in reverse order and don't forget to connect your airbag in the last stage. Hope it'll help you in anyway. If you're not willing to do it let it done by a garage. costs you around 60 pounds.

Make sure the dial that is used to set your watch is snug against the frame of the watch. Sometimes when people reset the time on their watches they don't push the dial all the way back in which will cause it to stop. If it is an intermitten problem it may be close but not all the way in. Some watches continue to run when they are being set; whereas, some stop when the dial is pulled to reset them.