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freddieboy
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trip computer
« on: Nov 15th, 2008, 2:15pm » |
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hello folks
Trying to get the computer to register in mph rather than kph. Tried suggestions in manual, but no go. Any suggestions? Thanks Fred W
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Re: trip computer
« Reply #1 on: Nov 15th, 2008, 2:26pm » |
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Hi Fred, yes keep trying....sometimes lack of use makes the contacts sticky. Secondly remove it and spray with contact cleaner...will have some with me on 30/11 if you don't have any. May be one of the lads will have a spare one they could bring. I'll look in my 'spares' box. 
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Re: trip computer
« Reply #2 on: Nov 15th, 2008, 2:45pm » |
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Thanks Simmo
Its been working fine for 5 years, then it decides to go Euro on me !!
I`ll keep trying. Thanks again. Fred. 
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Re: trip computer
« Reply #3 on: Nov 15th, 2008, 3:25pm » |
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hi there
have you been getting the flicking dash needles?
anyway, the trip computer works on a resistant value. by using a combination of buttons, you should be able to get it to swap back to mpg.
best to clean up and insides as stated earlier.
hth
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Re: trip computer
« Reply #4 on: Nov 15th, 2008, 6:49pm » |
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frreddyboy, dont know what method u are using, but pressing both r and s buttons together works for me
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Re: trip computer
« Reply #5 on: Nov 16th, 2008, 9:22pm » |
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Hi Freddyboy,
if it ain't fixed yet I'll have a spare at the next Kent meet.
Paul
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freddieboy
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Re: trip computer
« Reply #6 on: Nov 17th, 2008, 7:39am » |
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Problem Solved!
It was probably a combination of all the faults mentioned. After a minute of pressing the two buttons together--Bingo the display reverted to mph. Thanks everyone for your input to this thread.
Some might say that it wasnt a real problem in the first place, but I like to see everything on the car working.
Sad old git or what 
See you Kent boys in a couple of weeks. Thanks again to you all. Fred Wren
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Re: trip computer
« Reply #7 on: Nov 17th, 2008, 8:00am » |
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Well done Fred . Glad you've sorted it.
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