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(Message started by: Scorp_Kev on Jan 3rd, 2011, 10:30am)
Title: On Board Trip Comp
Post by Scorp_Kev on Jan 3rd, 2011, 10:30am
Hi Again all. My trip computer keeps reverting to metric. i.e. Ltrs, Kilometeres etc. Every time I set it back, its fine, then after restarting the car, it goes metric. Any ideas guys.

Cheers, Kev
Title: Re: On Board Trip Comp
Post by scorpio_man on Jan 3rd, 2011, 11:46am
hi there

are the dials sweeping around at the same time (starting the car)?

if so, normally points to a failing battery.

hth
Title: Re: On Board Trip Comp
Post by Scorp_Kev on Jan 3rd, 2011, 12:11pm
Yes they do. OK Off to Halfords for a battery. Cheers
Title: Re: On Board Trip Comp
Post by Simmo on Jan 3rd, 2011, 12:39pm
Kev. Read This (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/battery.htm) before you go and make sure you get the right size  in terms of Capacity and CCA. (Cold cranking amps). ;)
Title: Re: On Board Trip Comp
Post by a900one on Jan 5th, 2011, 8:08pm
Have you tried to charge it as it may be due to heavy drain and short trips, thats if you do that sort of thing. ::)
Title: Re: On Board Trip Comp
Post by amigafan2003 on Jan 6th, 2011, 11:02pm

on 01/03/11 at 12:39:23, Simmo wrote:
Kev. Read This (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/battery.htm) before you go and make sure you get the right size  in terms of Capacity and CCA. (Cold cranking amps). ;)


Yeah - everywhere I've ever been they always try and give me a round post 60ah battery for my Cosworth.  They always look surprised when I say it's the wrong battery.  

"It's what's listed in the book" they say.  Well the books  wrong then isn't it!
Title: Re: On Board Trip Comp
Post by Mike H on Jan 10th, 2011, 4:33pm
Show them a photograph of what's in it! ;D
Title: Re: On Board Trip Comp
Post by Mike H on Jan 10th, 2011, 4:35pm

on 01/05/11 at 20:08:04, a900one wrote:
Have you tried to charge it as it may be due to heavy drain and short trips, thats if you do that sort of thing. ::)


PS: yes I have to fairly regular. The charging I mean
Title: Re: On Board Trip Comp
Post by gozz on Jan 10th, 2011, 5:18pm

on 01/06/11 at 23:02:19, amigafan2003 wrote:
Yeah - everywhere I've ever been they always try and give me a round post 60ah battery for my Cosworth.  They always look surprised when I say it's the wrong battery.  

"It's what's listed in the book" they say.  Well the books  wrong then isn't it!


My book says type 097,that one having Ford bolt ons.
                               GOZZ.
Title: Re: On Board Trip Comp
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Jan 10th, 2011, 8:38pm

on 01/06/11 at 23:02:19, amigafan2003 wrote:
Yeah - everywhere I've ever been they always try and give me a round post 60ah battery for my Cosworth.  They always look surprised when I say it's the wrong battery.  

"It's what's listed in the book" they say.  Well the books  wrong then isn't it!


Hard to find square post batteries now - think they were only used on Fords - you can get the converters from ebay or Maplins.
Title: Re: On Board Trip Comp
Post by Snoopy on Jan 11th, 2011, 8:10am
The type of terminal is known as ype 1+19 which are the flat ones in the correct polarity

BANNER BATTERIES (http://www.bannerbatterien.com/banner/home/index_en.php)

I used them for my scorpio as they supply different power ratings and easy to locate.
Title: Re: On Board Trip Comp
Post by conoflex on Jan 12th, 2011, 3:41pm
Mine does this only when weather is cold (brand new battery fitted oct 2010) but I put it down to doing short trips back an forth to hospital and few days gap in between, all I use car for now.
Title: Re: On Board Trip Comp
Post by Scorp_Kev on Jan 21st, 2011, 6:41am
Right. New battery fitted and needle problems solved. One more windows problem now. All windows will open with one touch, but only the drivers will close. The others have to have the button pressed down ???
Title: Re: On Board Trip Comp
Post by lesterlad aka Rodders on Jan 21st, 2011, 8:43am
That's correct Kev.
Only the drivers window will close on 'one touch'.
All others open on 'one touch' but not close, that's how it is on mine anyway.

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong on this.
Title: Re: On Board Trip Comp
Post by Highlander on Jan 21st, 2011, 9:51am
Reprogram the window positions: fully lower the window then press and hold the down button for 1 second, raise the window till closed and press and hold up button for 1 second
Title: Re: On Board Trip Comp
Post by Scorp_Kev on Jan 21st, 2011, 10:01am
I have tried that, but only works on drivers window. Thanks
Title: Re: On Board Trip Comp
Post by Snoopy on Jan 21st, 2011, 8:16pm
one touch UP only works on the drivers windpw.
Title: Re: On Board Trip Comp
Post by Mike H on Jan 27th, 2011, 4:48pm
Mine doesn't even do that!


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