Is there a way to reset the clock in my Hyundai?

There are many cars out on the market that are unable to change the time according to location or daylight savings time. So it’s important to know how to change the time or reset it completely.

Why does my car clock keep resetting itself?

However, it resets itself few minutes after the power supply is cut off. Should not be an issue with the car battery since it is a new car (and hence new battery). The weird part is that the clock does retain time for a few minutes and does not reset itself immediately.

What happens to the clock when the engine is turned off?

The clock relies on a constant flow of electricity from the battery to keep it running, even when the engine is turned off. If that connection is ever interrupted, the clock will reset — just like unplugging a digital clock from a wall socket. Start by checking the connections at the battery terminals.

Do you have to run the clock every time you start a truck?

The clock, however, has to have battery power all the time. Have your new battery load tested. You will find that its voltage is dropping too low while you are starting the truck.

However, it resets itself few minutes after the power supply is cut off. Should not be an issue with the car battery since it is a new car (and hence new battery). The weird part is that the clock does retain time for a few minutes and does not reset itself immediately.

The clock relies on a constant flow of electricity from the battery to keep it running, even when the engine is turned off. If that connection is ever interrupted, the clock will reset — just like unplugging a digital clock from a wall socket. Start by checking the connections at the battery terminals.

Why does my car battery keep getting reset?

In a weak battery, when cranking the engine up, all the power is used up for that – there is a big voltage drop. For a moment, its like the clock is disconnected from the battery. Hence getting reset.

The clock, however, has to have battery power all the time. Have your new battery load tested. You will find that its voltage is dropping too low while you are starting the truck.