LCD Display Keeps Flashing On & Off

[tycooke]

My Bulova LCD watch display works okay but keeps flashing on and off. Any info on fixing this problem would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Ty.

[seikoric]

prob needs a new bat

Cheers, Ric

[tycooke]

Hi Ric,

Battery is new.

Ty.

[redled]

Hi Ric,

Battery is new.

Ty.

You know that and I know that but does the watch know that? In other words, try cleaning all the battery contacts needless to say, carefully.

[azimuth_pl]

repeated thread?

if it's a 1977 (N7) Bulova with a japanese (likely Seiko) module then the fault might be caused by a short sometimes caused by an improper battery.
I installed a correct battery but it turned out that they make this battery in two versions - flat negative top and also with a nipple on top.
This nipple raises the battery by a fraction but solves the problem.

hope this helps.

[tycooke]

I fixed the problem. The negative battery terminal on module had some corrosion where it makes contact with battery. After cleaning with alcohol and Q-tip the display stopped flashing. Thanks for helping.

Ty.