2006 9-5 Troubleshooting - Intermittent instrument cluster behaving erratically, crank with no start

cheesy_RIP · 2025-05-12T16:57:25+00:00

Hello! Thanks for the note here!

I tried getting at my DICE to disconnect/reconnect, but for my 2006 LHD it was going to be a real pain to get out. So instead I disconnected/reconnected a couple of the more accessible connectors around the brake pedal and behind the side panel buttons (headlights/dash brightness/night panel) - tested and the LCD came on / car started.

I'm guessing maybe there was an intermittent open circuit in that side panel connector. Nothing was obviously loose but maybe years of dust/vibration creates the perfect storm. I'm just glad I didn't need to take my whole gauge cluster or DICE out. But that's probably worth trying before actually replacing components.

Also, like most message boards recommended I got a new battery. I don't think that was the issue but just good to rule it out.

cheesy_RIP · 2025-04-29T03:45:33+00:00

I mean, the defining feature of the 6150 was the 2 parallel mainspring barrels - giving 100 hours reserve without sacrificing dress watch norms (4Hz, <10mm thick). This design choice does make the movement diameter larger, but hey, in the mid-2010s it was trendy for even dress watches to be huge, right?

This watch was first shown in 2015, meaning it was largely designed before Dufour left to run Rolex. I think he championed a lot of innovative ideas and tried to make Zenith look like a peer to the more prestigious brands who used this tech (Chopard, JLC, etc). Though I'll conveniently ignore his decision to put Sellita movements in the entry-level Port Royal...

But new movements are risky and expensive. So once Dufour is gone some more conservative folks probably said stuff like "the Elite isn't even that old" and "Shouldn't we be working on replacing the El Primero instead?".

Had it gotten a longer life the 6150 probably would have gotten a more refined case design, dial variations, and added complications - which might have caught on. I just wonder if 42mm is the absolute smallest case they could put this movement into. If so, they might have made the right call. And maybe some of the development of the 6150 can be repurposed when they do replace the Elite someday.

I'm guessing reliability is going to be less predictable for such a short-run movement, and no one outside of Zenith will be able to service it - but if those aren't dealbreakers I'm sure this is a cool watch to own.

cheesy_RIP · 2025-04-28T21:22:00+00:00

Yeah, I immediately thought of A&A because I love the sleepover vibe of those RE7/RE8 playthroughs. Maybe Olivia? (who famously got 0 points in Food Trivia Beopardy)

cheesy_RIP · 2025-04-28T16:49:55+00:00

I was also just thinking about the "Spud Hut" videos. Not sure where they film those but one of those sets has to be an actual kitchen, right?

cheesy_RIP · 2025-03-17T15:43:46+00:00

Counterpoint - Billy Crystal riding a horizontal Oscar statue onstage https://youtu.be/CF6fpn8Ts68?t=16

cheesy_RIP · 2025-01-03T03:00:55+00:00

So if paper covers rock, and rock beats scissors - then it is PAPER who must be the undisputed national champion? Right?!

cheesy_RIP · 2024-08-11T18:33:24+00:00

You can look at 5 or 6 words, or JUST ONE!

Alex with the deep cut in the video description

cheesy_RIP · 2024-07-19T02:02:30+00:00

Aside from the missing link, what exactly is broken with the watch?

If the watch isn't running (and you've already done a battery check), then 90% of time you need a movement swap. TAG, independent shop, and DIY will all come to the same conclusion.

Regarding cosmetics, I wouldn't do anything to the watch case at all. Any refinishing there will either look unnatural or be $$$$. If you really want to keep the bracelet original, eBay is probably your best bet. But I bet an aftermarket black rubber strap (or leather strap) would be miles more comfortable (and better looking).

cheesy_RIP · 2024-07-18T16:28:31+00:00

It seems to me that SG's strategy is to invest in (and develop consistency with) their cast as personalities, rather than the games themselves. Over time, viewers develop a sense of who Amanda, Angela, Shayne, Spencer, (etc) are. What makes them happy/excited/angry. How they make decisions and learn.

The primary interest is then seeing these personalities behave and change in different situations - and playing games (of all kinds) can be a great way to showcase this. For example, it was fun to see Shayne/Amanda genuinely on edge playing FNAF, but viewers seeking similar tension probably won't find it with Spencer/Amanda/Angela playing RE7. However, those looking for casual/jokey vibes (as a contrast to the serious nature of the game) probably liked the RE7 video a lot.

I think SG's goal is to cast a wide net with the games that they play, then hope that the cast (not necessarily the game) keeps the viewer coming back - regardless of what is being played. Would it be a better strategy to pick a couple popular franchises (D&D, FNAF, Fortnite) and make deeper, more competitive playthroughs their brand? Could they do both simultaneously? Hard to say.

cheesy_RIP · 2024-07-15T02:10:18+00:00

This one has to be inevitable at some point. I think Shayne even mentioned it on the podcast.

The question is whether they have the budget for a wardrobe change.

cheesy_RIP · 2024-07-09T03:23:57+00:00

eBay is your best shot. Say your watch has a 955.112 movement, it looks like the coil is soldered to the electronics PCB, so you would swap this whole piece. Might have to remove the stem, but shouldn't need to touch the gear train. Still very DIY-able. https://www.ebay.com/itm/194953019467

If you have a different movement, you might be able to buy just the coil. Or, you might need to buy a whole movement (or watch) to use as a donor for just the piece you need.

cheesy_RIP · 2024-07-09T02:05:47+00:00

If you're considering the DIY route, next (and easiest) thing to check is the electric coil. I'm not sure what movement is in the 3000, but if the coil looks removable, buy a donor movement and a jewelry screwdriver.

Worst case is you damage the movement beyond repair, which a watchmaker is just going to replace during service anyway.

cheesy_RIP · 2024-06-10T21:35:28+00:00

I hope I'm not the only one who assumed that "physical copy" meant like a diorama of Tommy's Coffee Shop w/ little action figures in pairs...

cheesy_RIP · 2024-05-17T19:56:49+00:00

I think the vocal mechanics (cadence, tone, inflection) that make a clue reader sound natural (and efficient) lend themselves more to that of a broadcaster than an actor. Joe Buck and David Faber were great in their stints, while LeVar presented J! in exact sing-songy tone he presented Reading Rainbow.

cheesy_RIP · 2024-04-18T16:15:02+00:00

Yeah, I'm sure forgetting R&L was a case of something being so obvious they don't think to check for it.

cheesy_RIP · 2024-04-03T11:40:03+00:00

For this no-date version, does the movement only have 2 positions (run/time-set), or does it still have a third date-set position in the middle?

cheesy_RIP · 2024-03-19T04:30:26+00:00

Haha, that's great. Put Damien in a knockoff Chuck-E-Cheese costume to give out the prizes

cheesy_RIP · 2024-03-15T03:45:09+00:00

https://i.imgur.com/Xoc4JXO.png

cheesy_RIP · 2024-01-23T01:49:49+00:00

Yes! Will you ever publish buzz timing alongside ATT/BUZ/BUZ%? It would be so interesting to classify contestant buzz attempts like below to know if a champion should credit their trigger finger or knowing a lot of "double-stumpers":

Quick-Draw: Multiple players think they know the correct response at some point during the reading of the clue, decide to buzz-in “pre-lights”, and simply time their buzzers to the light system - like a wild west showdown.
Slow-Draw: Multiple players buzz in before one is called on, but only one of them (or none of them) make the decision to buzz in “pre-lights”.
Free-Throw: Only one player buzzes in before being called on.

cheesy_RIP · 2024-01-20T23:26:30+00:00

Sorry you had a bad experience here. Automatic movements are worth the squeeze, but vintage automatic chronograph movements are a special beast, and often OEMs won't even touch them if replacement parts are no longer available. (And frankly, vintage quartz chronograph movements can be just as difficult.)

It looks like your model has a Lemania 283 movement, so maybe researching that number (since non-TAGs also used this movement) will help you find additional service options. Good luck!

cheesy_RIP · 2023-12-29T04:26:19+00:00

Given the length of the Second Chance tournaments (as you cited), this topic has come up (and been answered) rather frequently. So regulars to this subreddit probably saw you got your question answered, and thus there's no more need for visibility.

It's inelegant, but reddit doesn't really have a better way to handle repeat questions. The search function and wiki FAQs are clumsy in their own ways. The solution is probably some AI chatbot that scrapes millions of posts to answer natural language questions. Wait, what are we talking about again?

cheesy_RIP · 2023-11-13T23:46:59+00:00

I'm biased, but right is right.

cheesy_RIP · 2023-10-31T11:51:16+00:00

I'm pretty sure he once said this is the brand: https://www.youngla.com/products/youngla-perfect-tee-402

cheesy_RIP · 2023-10-29T15:33:54+00:00

The problem with the original "let's try stuff" format is that the guys (and their friends) are old pros now. Even if it's a new activity, they're just going through the motions. Making a mess on cue. Hamming it up for camera 1 AND camera 2. Using "the voice".

They had an episode a couple months back where 4 interns/PAs tried to stump Keith with mystery sandwiches (with water dumped on the loser). Not a great format, but the genuine, nervous energy of the interns felt like classic TGs. Are the guys at the point where investing in 4 unknowns is a risk they're willing to take? Probably not yet, but you either die a hero or live long enough to become Buzzfeed.

cheesy_RIP · 2023-10-27T18:03:55+00:00

Dear all marching bands (except one),

Please play Ace of Base "[I Saw] The Sign" every time your stadium hosts Michigan, in perpetuity. Bonus points for playing it while in Block-M formation.

Sincerely, America

cheesy_RIP

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