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(Message started by: DJWerkz on Apr 4^th, 2006, 12:51pm)

Title: Trip Computer
Post by DJWerkz on Apr 4^th, 2006, 12:51pm

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?

Title: Re: Trip Computer
Post by fordcos on Apr 4^th, 2006, 1:09pm

hi have this problem with mine. press the set button a few times and it will change unless you have a faulty switch

Title: Re: Trip Computer
Post by nuttyscorp on Apr 4^th, 2006, 1:19pm

remove the switch and clean the contacts.

Russ

Title: Re: Trip Computer
Post by Mummra on Apr 4^th, 2006, 1:47pm

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.

Title: Re: Trip Computer
Post by howiedintheplace on Apr 4^th, 2006, 3:36pm

Yes DJ you should be able to switch too miles as said.

Title: Re: Trip Computer
Post by mr._floppy on Apr 4^th, 2006, 3:36pm

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 ?

Title: Re: Trip Computer
Post by DJWerkz on Apr 4^th, 2006, 10:33pm

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 :-/

Title: Re: Trip Computer
Post by Paul B on Apr 5^th, 2006, 6:27am

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.

Title: Re: Trip Computer
Post by Simmo on Apr 5^th, 2006, 6:43am

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!!.

Title: Re: Trip Computer
Post by DJWerkz on Apr 5^th, 2006, 10:05pm

Niggle resolved!

Got the soldering iron out, dismantled switch, re-soldered all solder points and it now works.

;),...nice one...