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How to set the time on the tachograph UTC

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Clock

Today we will see how to adjust the time on the UTC tachograph of a vehicle by storing the local time. To perform this simple operation independently, we access the vehicle and press the SET button to access the clock menu. By pressing the up or down arrow buttons, we adjust the hours and press the OK button to store the update; we follow the same steps to adjust the minutes. After adjusting the clock, we return to the main menu and restart the vehicle if necessary. If the tachograph display does not turn on, it will be necessary to check the fuse and internal connectors.

Posted on 13 November 2025 by ScegliAuto

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