The sleep timer doesn't function. If I turn it counterclockwise, the radio will turn on, but it never winds down to turn the radio off. Is there anything I can do to it to make it work again? Appreciate any help.
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I'm going to take a look at this. I'll see if there's anything obvious. I'll get back to you ASAP.~ Mackey Site Administrator
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Ok, here's my update, I opened the clock and verified that the large black gear is in fact turning with the clock motor, and this is turning the large beige gear. In addition, the smaller gear engages with the teeth on the knob-driven gear (see 1st picture).
The problem is when it gets past its last tooth (see 2nd photo), I believe the sleep knob is supposed to complete its last little bit of unwinding with spring action, and it's not doing so. In other words, if I set the sleep timer to 60 minutes, the gears will wind it down by 59+ minutes, but then at the very end it doesn't do the final snap to 0.
So, I think one possibility is that one or more springs is fatigued. I cleaned every moving part in the area and I also applied some silicone grease to the contact point between the switch and sleep rotor (see 3rd picture). I also sprayed some plastic-safe silicone spray where I thought it might help. Unfortunately, I can't quite get it to turn off on its own, though it did shut off once when I banged on the table.3 Photos
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You did about everything possible, I think.... but I'm wondering if you could file down or shave off the last gear tooth to make it drop
But on second thought. ... that wouldn't be the problem. It would have already cleared the gear.
But you could sand down the part of the wheel that is pushing the button in. You'd think the grease would do it, but increasing the slope just a little might work...
Not much room to work there though.
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I explored that as per your suggestion, Jeremy, but didn't see an easy way to do it. I'm going to put this project on the back burner right now and will revisit when I have time. Honestly, the sleep timer is a nice-to-have, but not really necessary, and the clock functions perfectly otherwise. Thanks for your help, everyone.
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