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DJWerkz
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Here's a little niggle!
I notice that my digital read out on the trip computer will only read in Kilometers, I have pressed a whole manner of sequences of the buttons on the module (MODE/S/R).
Nothing changes it to mph. Is this correct or do I have a fault?
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fordcos
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Re: Trip Computer
« Reply #1 on: Apr 4th, 2006, 1:09pm » |
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hi have this problem with mine. press the set button a few times and it will change unless you have a faulty switch
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nuttyscorp
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Re: Trip Computer
« Reply #2 on: Apr 4th, 2006, 1:19pm » |
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remove the switch and clean the contacts.
Russ
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Mummra
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Re: Trip Computer
« Reply #3 on: Apr 4th, 2006, 1:47pm » |
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I had a similar problem with mine, it was easy to fix. Remove the switch and open it carefully as there are about 6 springs inside. The small circuit board just pushes onto pins and lifts off easily. when you turn the circuit board over you will probably find dry joints on the switches. Re-solder the joints, re-assemble and all should be fine.
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howiedintheplace
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Re: Trip Computer
« Reply #4 on: Apr 4th, 2006, 3:36pm » |
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Yes DJ you should be able to switch too miles as said.
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mr._floppy
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Re: Trip Computer
« Reply #5 on: Apr 4th, 2006, 3:36pm » |
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Before you start dismantling it, I know you've tried various permutations of button pressing but try pressing the R and S buttons simultaneously for a few seconds ?
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DJWerkz
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Already tried the R & S button's together for a few seconds, nothing.
I have some level of skill with electronics so taking it apart and re-soldering is no problem at all,...as long as it comes apart easily and does not break and fall apart, which can often be the case 
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Paul B
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Re: Trip Computer
« Reply #7 on: Apr 5th, 2006, 6:27am » |
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I'd try cleaning the contacts first as Russ suggested.
When it works properly, it should be one press of the 'S' to change to mph rather than tricky combinations of presses.
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Re: Trip Computer
« Reply #8 on: Apr 5th, 2006, 6:43am » |
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DJW. The advice from Mummra is sound. As he says there are a number of springs which will fall out. Not a problem unless you drop/lose one!!. I find it best to get a clean towel or similar so that as they come out they don't roll about and you can see them easily. Learnt that the hard way!!.
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DJWerkz
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Niggle resolved!
Got the soldering iron out, dismantled switch, re-soldered all solder points and it now works.
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