YOU ARE DA MAN!!!!! I've had my 'Music in Motion' for roughly 20 years. After about 2 years of ownership, this problem occurred. I went in and was able to work it back to a normal clock face and there it sat. I've been to 3 specialists and contacted 2 Seiko repair/parts centers with Seiko telling me to toss it because it couldn't be fixed. I refused because the clock kept correct time and it was nice to look at. Every couple of years I looked online with no luck... and low and behold I found your video... Problem solved it 2 minutes and now my family can enjoy our clock once again. TY... TY... TY... TY...TY... TY... TY... TY...TY... TY... TY... TY...TY... TY... TY... TY...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THANK YOU!!! My clock hasn't worked correctly in months. There was some corrosion on the battery contacts so I first tried cleaning that, but that did not solve it (at least not on its own). My clock isn't the same as the one in the video, but the lever and gear that are the focus of the video look to be the same. For those saying they cannot see what's happening in the video, if you look at 0:48 for that literal one second, you can see a large, brown gear on the left. I had to spin it to the left an inch or so, and then the clock worked again. What was happening in my case was the gear was too far to the right so when the hour hit, the gear would get centered with the little white tab too quickly and think that it had completed its cycle.
Wow!! With your CZcams video instructions I was able to fix my Seiko Melodies in Motion Clock... now it feels like Christmas with the Christmas songs chiming. Thank You So much. Merry Christmas
I was so happy that this video was available. I had the exact problem. I was getting ready to buy a new one. It wasn't working so I figured I had nothing to loose by opening it up. Thank you so much
Ok, This is how I fixed my Seiko clock. First you have to use a good Philips screwdriver size PH00 (zero,zero). It has to be long enough to reach deep into the screw holes. Take your time and don't strip the screws or you will have a hard time ever removing them. Once you remove 6-8 screws you lift the back cover. In mine the batteries can stay installed without problem. Next you want to look at the mechanism and the switch as shown on the video. Mine clock I think skipped a gear. And when I pressed the button the intro melody would start and for a second or two and the actual melody would play but the movement would not initiate. To reset that mechanism I pushed the bigger white gear counterclockwise a couple times and I was pressing the button to advance the motion. after a couple times the movement would start moving but stopped not in the right position. Just press the melody buttons a couple times until the numbers and face plates will realign again. And then test it a couple times and it should work. But remember to be gentle when pushing the gears so not to damage the smaller plastic gears. Just move the larger gear counterclockwise! I hope this help some and Good Luck!! It will be worth it!! PS. there was a question regarding a fifth battery and when I opened the compartment I saw the place for the battery, but it was blocked by two plastic pins so I think this is used for some models but not all. I myself didn't try to break off those two pins to install additional battery.
A huge THANK YOU!!! Bought an 2016 used melodies in motion clock & when I put in the batteries....no music 😔. This video helped me fix it! The inside of my clock looks different, but I found a small white latch above the green board. Thank you again ❤️
Thank you so much for doing this video. I have several Seiko Melodies in Motion clocks and one stopped working. Found your video and it works again. Thank you again!
I have found that when the batteries grow weak, the mechanical display on the face will stop, usually halfway through its motion and appear stuck while the time on the clock continues to work. New batteries will finish the motion and return the clock to full function. Thanks for the tip on the switch. That's a new one for me.
Dear sla1er1, guess who is completely embarrassed?...me. I could not find a manual on the Seiko website for this 2007 model, so I downloaded any other one of their older Melodies in Motion clock manuals hoping it would be "close enough", and while viewing the illustrations I noticed in addition to 4 places to install C cell batteries, there was a 5th one up where the manual wheel for the clock was. It was so recessed on this model QXM531ZRH that I could not see it without a flashlight, and yes, THAT additional AA missing was the problem with the clock not keeping time. Color me red-faced and purple, and I am going to make myself stand in the corner now for wasting your time....please forgive me for doing so, and thank you for helping so many of us who have benefited by your postings. Have a wonderful holiday season!
Today is October 29, 2021. I have the same clock. Ordered it last spring. Hung it around July. Two weeks ago I had to put new batteries in. The clock quit chiming. I have watched your repair video a dozen times. It is dark an I can't see anything to center. I am heart broken an don't know what to do. Is it possible you show a lighter pix of how to fix. I am widowed have no Male around to give help. Thank you. Judy
Thank You! Have a different variant, but mine had the same exact problem (jumped a single tooth). Once realigned, worked good as new. The misses will be most pleased!!
Used to have same symptoms. That white switch is probably the limit switch. It stuck because of the little rubberish pad right behind it got flattened and started sticking out. I clipped that pad and that solved my problem.
I tried this fix for my clock I just bought yesterday. It played immediately while I still had it face-down. As soon as I put the back cover on, it worked, but once it was hung on the wall, it stopped. I think I’m going to return it. I have seen numerous complaints on different websites about these Seiko clocks.
i have a melody in motion clock, fanthom of the opera that goes off when it wants to it should separate then play than go back to original ho do i reset it?
Hi there, I worked according to your video and was so happy thinking. I could fix the clock. Going according to your directions. Unfortunately, unfortunately, it did not work. Would you have any other suggestions? I think I managed to strip the screws getting them out too. Please tell me anything else that could be wrong. It kept time it just does not play the melodies any longer. Thank you very much!
Hi sir, It is me again. The base piece is tightly screwed with a white piece of Lever that I can spring up and down. Could you please take the Video closer and show me which piece should move to the center a little bit, thanks
Hi sir, My clock doesn’t play the melody and I fellow your instructions but still not playing the melody. You show us the piece needed to be in the center a little bit. I can’t see it well because it is kind of dark. Could you get your Video closer and show me again, thanks
What did u fix? What wasn't working? The music. The motion. The time or all 3? Im lost. Plrase state which mechanism you're fixing.. Can't reach screws... how to tell if mine needs 5th battery?
I just bought my 1st melodies in motion clock yesterday and I feel that my living room has enough lighting for the sensor to chime every hour but it has only chimed once at noon today can someone give me any advice before I return it, I really don't want to...thanks
Any idea why it stops the centering of the lever? It worked perfectly for 3 months then stopped, batteries ok clock keeping time, but melodies and movement stopped with not returning dial. Now I am getting a replacement for my QXM356B, but it looks to me its a manufacturer fault? Could it need a tiny bit of silicon lube? (Minute minute amount) or is it an electrical contact (graphite?)
Hi I am in Scotland my clock worked perfect but now I can longer set the time the mechanism appears to be stuck could you please advise how to repair it also how do i remove the back please ?
I had high hopes and appreciate your video, but after taking the back off, I found that mine is different and I can not find anything visible that I could move like you did. I wish I could send you mine!
So my clock plays first 3 notes of all songs then it only plays same notes for every song then stops. I can't anyone willing to work on my problem. I will try what you did. I hope it helps also. God Bless Happy New Year to you. Thank you for trying to help others by your video.
My clock is a 2007 with different melodies and a switch to play Christmas tunes instead when desired. It was in storage for 4 yrs, without batteries and wraped in about 1/2 roll of bubble wrap and made completely stable in a heavy duty, slightly oversized box. I have now unpacked it and there is no sign of damage to box or clock. Installed new batteries but clock no longer actually advances in time or keeps time at all unless I manually advance the hands to do so. When I move the time to the hour, all the musical and moving parts work well and play like it always did. Do you have any suggestion as to how to get the clock to keep time again? Thank you for taking time to consider a solution.
i have a seiko music in motion clock and it plays 6 beatles songs however all of sudden the song hey jude it cuts off(stops)....even when i push the test button it does the same thing with just that song..PLEASE HELP
Mine did not work after I followed these instructions. I also changed batteries first, waited 1 hour, took the back off. My lever was not stuck and was centered as shown. Nothing worked!
HOW DO YOU OPEN THE BACK THERES NO WAY YOU CAN ACCESS THE SCREWS HELP PLEASE MY CLOCK WAS WORING FINE UNTIL i REPACED THE BATTERIES NOW THE HANDS WONT MOVE
YOU ARE DA MAN!!!!! I've had my 'Music in Motion' for roughly 20 years. After about 2 years of ownership, this problem occurred. I went in and was able to work it back to a normal clock face and there it sat. I've been to 3 specialists and contacted 2 Seiko repair/parts centers with Seiko telling me to toss it because it couldn't be fixed. I refused because the clock kept correct time and it was nice to look at. Every couple of years I looked online with no luck... and low and behold I found your video... Problem solved it 2 minutes and now my family can enjoy our clock once again. TY... TY... TY... TY...TY... TY... TY... TY...TY... TY... TY... TY...TY... TY... TY... TY...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you I got this clock for Christmas and it didn’t play. So thankful for your video that I could fix my gift.
Thanks Sir
You are a genius
I followed your instructions and it worked
Am in Ghana 🇬🇭
THANK YOU!!! My clock hasn't worked correctly in months. There was some corrosion on the battery contacts so I first tried cleaning that, but that did not solve it (at least not on its own). My clock isn't the same as the one in the video, but the lever and gear that are the focus of the video look to be the same.
For those saying they cannot see what's happening in the video, if you look at 0:48 for that literal one second, you can see a large, brown gear on the left. I had to spin it to the left an inch or so, and then the clock worked again. What was happening in my case was the gear was too far to the right so when the hour hit, the gear would get centered with the little white tab too quickly and think that it had completed its cycle.
Wow!! With your CZcams video instructions I was able to fix my Seiko Melodies in Motion Clock... now it feels like Christmas with the Christmas songs chiming. Thank You So much.
Merry Christmas
YES! Your video helped me. I have the same clock and following your instructions I fixed it. Thank you!
Thank you for showing us how to fix it, keeping my fingers crossed
I was so happy that this video was available. I had the exact problem. I was getting ready to buy a new one. It wasn't working so I figured I had nothing to loose by opening it up. Thank you so much
Ok, This is how I fixed my Seiko clock. First you have to use a good Philips screwdriver size PH00 (zero,zero). It has to be long enough to reach deep into the screw holes. Take your time and don't strip the screws or you will have a hard time ever removing them. Once you remove 6-8 screws you lift the back cover. In mine the batteries can stay installed without problem. Next you want to look at the mechanism and the switch as shown on the video. Mine clock I think skipped a gear. And when I pressed the button the intro melody would start and for a second or two and the actual melody would play but the movement would not initiate. To reset that mechanism I pushed the bigger white gear counterclockwise a couple times and I was pressing the button to advance the motion. after a couple times the movement would start moving but stopped not in the right position. Just press the melody buttons a couple times until the numbers and face plates will realign again. And then test it a couple times and it should work. But remember to be gentle when pushing the gears so not to damage the smaller plastic gears. Just move the larger gear counterclockwise! I hope this help some and Good Luck!! It will be worth it!! PS. there was a question regarding a fifth battery and when I opened the compartment I saw the place for the battery, but it was blocked by two plastic pins so I think this is used for some models but not all. I myself didn't try to break off those two pins to install additional battery.
A huge THANK YOU!!! Bought an 2016 used melodies in motion clock & when I put in the batteries....no music 😔. This video helped me fix it! The inside of my clock looks different, but I found a small white latch above the green board. Thank you again ❤️
Thank you so much for doing this video. I have several Seiko Melodies in Motion clocks and one stopped working. Found your video and it works again. Thank you again!
I have found that when the batteries grow weak, the mechanical display on the face will stop, usually halfway through its motion and appear stuck while the time on the clock continues to work. New batteries will finish the motion and return the clock to full function. Thanks for the tip on the switch. That's a new one for me.
Dear sla1er1, guess who is completely embarrassed?...me. I could not find a manual on the Seiko website for this 2007 model, so I downloaded any other one of their older Melodies in Motion clock manuals hoping it would be "close enough", and while viewing the illustrations I noticed in addition to 4 places to install C cell batteries, there was a 5th one up where the manual wheel for the clock was. It was so recessed on this model QXM531ZRH that I could not see it without a flashlight, and yes, THAT additional AA missing was the problem with the clock not keeping time. Color me red-faced and purple, and I am going to make myself stand in the corner now for wasting your time....please forgive me for doing so, and thank you for helping so many of us who have benefited by your postings. Have a wonderful holiday season!
That was the fix!! Ty so much!!!
Thanks a lot for this video!! I fixed my Seiko Wall Clock with melody in no time!! Happy wife, happy life!!
Today is October 29, 2021. I have the same clock. Ordered it last spring. Hung it around July. Two weeks ago I had to put new batteries in. The clock quit chiming. I have watched your repair video a dozen times. It is dark an I can't see anything to center. I am heart broken an don't know what to do. Is it possible you show a lighter pix of how to fix. I am widowed have no
Male around to give help. Thank you. Judy
Do you know how to make it stop that grinding noise when the numbers spin around?
Thank You! Have a different variant, but mine had the same exact problem (jumped a single tooth). Once realigned, worked good as new. The misses will be most pleased!!
Your video is so dark I cannot see the lever you are talking about. :(
Thank you very much for your demonstration and explanation!
Hi - my clock works but when it finishes the melody it separates again about a quarter turn. any thoughts?
thanks for this! it worked like a charm :)
Thank you! That's exactly what was wrong with my wife's clock.
Thank you! Saved me a trip to return this gift given to me
Thank you for posting this video it works and then I had to watch another video on how to put screws back in
Very dark. Can't see it
Used to have same symptoms. That white switch is probably the limit switch. It stuck because of the little rubberish pad right behind it got flattened and started sticking out. I clipped that pad and that solved my problem.
What did you tap at the lower portion after you placed the lever to the right?
Worked like a charm. Fixed the clock in 4 minutes. Thanks!!
I tried this fix for my clock I just bought yesterday. It played immediately while I still had it face-down. As soon as I put the back cover on, it worked, but once it was hung on the wall, it stopped. I think I’m going to return it. I have seen numerous complaints on different websites about these Seiko clocks.
i have a melody in motion clock, fanthom of the opera that goes off when it wants to it should separate then play than go back to original ho do i reset it?
Hi there, I worked according to your video and was so happy thinking. I could fix the clock. Going according to your directions.
Unfortunately, unfortunately, it did not work. Would you have any other suggestions? I think I managed to strip the screws getting them out too. Please tell me anything else that could be wrong. It kept time it just does not play the melodies any longer. Thank you very much!
Hi sir, It is me again. The base piece is tightly screwed with a white piece of Lever that I can spring up and down. Could you please take the Video closer and show me which piece should move to the center a little bit, thanks
Thank you. That was the fix it needed.
Hi sir, My clock doesn’t play the melody and I fellow your instructions but still not playing the melody. You show us the piece needed to be in the center a little bit. I can’t see it well because it is kind of dark. Could you get your Video closer and show me again, thanks
Do you know why the music sounds weird? It works but it sounds either slow or fast. Already changed the batteries to no avail.
This video appears to have fixed mine also .. thanks a million !!!
Any idea where to find parts? I want to modify and make one of my own, with my own music
We took off the back and we tried to center it. It still doesn’t make music. Is there anything else we should be checking
What did u fix? What wasn't working? The music. The motion. The time or all 3? Im lost. Plrase state which mechanism you're fixing.. Can't reach screws... how to tell if mine needs 5th battery?
Thanks. Best help that I found.
My clock gears move after the melody ends to a wrong position. How do I get it to not move after the melody is done??
Mine fell off the wall and the glass shattered. Is that easy to replace?
I just bought my 1st melodies in motion clock yesterday and I feel that my living room has enough lighting for the sensor to chime every hour but it has only chimed once at noon today can someone give me any advice before I return it, I really don't want to...thanks
Thank you! It worked so far.
THank you ❤❤❤
Any idea why it stops the centering of the lever? It worked perfectly for 3 months then stopped, batteries ok clock keeping time, but melodies and movement stopped with not returning dial. Now I am getting a replacement for my QXM356B, but it looks to me its a manufacturer fault? Could it need a tiny bit of silicon lube? (Minute minute amount) or is it an electrical contact (graphite?)
Hi I am in Scotland my clock worked perfect but now I can longer set the time the mechanism appears to be stuck could you please advise how to repair it also how do i remove the back please ?
What kind of screws? Do I need flat head or philips?
I had high hopes and appreciate your video, but after taking the back off, I found that mine is different and I can not find anything visible that I could move like you did. I wish I could send you mine!
how do yo remove the glass to tightend the clocks hands.....the hour doesnt stay its all loose ty in advance!
So my clock plays first 3 notes of all songs then it only plays same notes for every song then stops. I can't anyone willing to work on my problem. I will try what you did. I hope it helps also. God Bless Happy New Year to you. Thank you for trying to help others by your video.
I have the new 2023 version. It will not play on the hour. Only plays when I press the demo button.
what size screwdriver to use to get to the screws there very small and deep
I have exact clock and it makes two chimes that are not the song to be played. Is this the same issue your had? Please & thank you.
Rick
Hey there, I was excited to see this video, however, I cannot get the screws to budge any suggestions?
My clock is a 2007 with different melodies and a switch to play Christmas tunes instead when desired. It was in storage for 4 yrs, without batteries and wraped in about 1/2 roll of bubble wrap and made completely stable in a heavy duty, slightly oversized box. I have now unpacked it and there is no sign of damage to box or clock. Installed new batteries but clock no longer actually advances in time or keeps time at all unless I manually advance the hands to do so. When I move the time to the hour, all the musical and moving parts work well and play like it always did. Do you have any suggestion as to how to get the clock to keep time again? Thank you for taking time to consider a solution.
Hi May I know how to clean the inner side of glass? It’s humid, thanks
Do you know how to change the pitch of your seiko melodies in motion clock?
When i changed the music it stopped working. Still ran but no movement or motion, help!!
i have a seiko music in motion clock and it plays 6 beatles songs however all of sudden the song hey jude it cuts off(stops)....even when i push the test button it does the same thing with just that song..PLEASE HELP
Thank you. This worked.
Could you please lighten this video up. Its too dark. Also please describe the lever if it is the white tiny one. Please help
Mine did not work after I followed these instructions. I also changed batteries first, waited 1 hour, took the back off. My lever was not stuck and was centered as shown. Nothing worked!
Have QXM481Brh - does not tell time. Can you help? Put in fresh battery. Nothing. All other parts working.
It didn't help. It is still stuck. I change batteries....lEnergizers. Still won't move or play. No wires look disconnected. What else.
Thank you so much!
Buenas Tardes trate lo Que muestra en el video y no funciono,Que mas puedo hacer
HOW DO YOU OPEN THE BACK THERES NO WAY YOU CAN ACCESS THE SCREWS HELP PLEASE MY CLOCK WAS WORING FINE UNTIL i REPACED THE BATTERIES NOW THE HANDS WONT MOVE
Philips screwdriver
I kinda fixed it by watching the video but the face will turn half way then stop but the music continues to play please help😢😮
Thank you!
It did not show how you fixed it
Thanks you.
It's too far off for me to see the switch. Do a closer shot next time v
The hands on my clock wont move and I cant get the back open
Anyone know of a way to replace the songs with others?
Hey, spend some money and buy a 60 watt light bulb instead of the 25 watt you are currently using to illuminate your mole hole.
Melody
Thks will truying, my clock low battery now upgrade new battery not work
can the glass front be replaced it fell off the wall
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Pubs dBCSHC
thanks for this!! worked like a charm!
You're welcome!