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(Message started by: lucydog on Jun 13^th, 2007, 5:38pm)

Title: trip computer display keeps resetting?
Post by lucydog on Jun 13^th, 2007, 5:38pm

hi, my trip computer display keeps going back to kmh and goes back to 0 on the mileometer after each time i use the car???? how do i get it to stay on mph/mpg?.. thanks again..

Title: Re: trip computer display keeps resetting?
Post by jonnycab on Jun 13^th, 2007, 5:44pm

Do the dials also flick around when this happens ?

If so, then it sounds like a battery problem :)

Title: Re: trip computer display keeps resetting?
Post by Cosray - The Hague - Holland on Jun 14^th, 2007, 12:21pm

First, Check & clean fuses F16 & 17, who protect the instrument cluster.

Carefully prise out Mode switch while pushing it from under dash towards you and check & clean connector, jack and wiring.

If not succesful:

Depress Mileage reset button on instrument cluster for 10 secs; then step to 'button' and check readings.

If out of range, remove fascia dismount instrument cluster and clean all of its three connectors + jacks at the back. Allow 2-3 hours for job.
Replace any instrument lamps while you are at it and don't forget to buy them beforehand; there's about 10 of them in two types!

Worked in my case!

Ray

Title: Re: trip computer display keeps resetting?
Post by Pegasus on Jun 15^th, 2007, 12:43pm

on 06/13/07 at 17:44:26, jonnycab wrote:

Do the dials also flick around when this happens ?

If so, then it sounds like a battery problem :)

[] most likely cause - battery on its way out.

Title: Re: trip computer display keeps resetting?
Post by v4-max aka Cheekyboy1 on Jun 15^th, 2007, 5:30pm

[] mine does the same.

Title: Re: trip computer display keeps resetting?
Post by Cosray - The Hague - Holland on Jun 15^th, 2007, 8:15pm

If you think your battery is suspect - then your charging circuit & diodes are suspect too.

Do not just change your battery - make sure it is being properly charged - or you will end up changing it again.

Ray