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(Message started by: craigs2007 on Feb 15^th, 2008, 11:25am)

Title: digital readout going haywire
Post by craigs2007 on Feb 15^th, 2008, 11:25am

Hi all..I have a p reg 97 2.3 scorp..It drives lovely and is in good order..The only thing wrong is the digital readouts for the mileage and trip computer start flashing and going haywire at random..It dont affect the way the car drives at all..Any ideas what the problem could be?

Ill try and put up a video of it later if i can work out how ???

Title: Re: digital readout going haywire
Post by Baz on Feb 15^th, 2008, 11:40am

Craig,

check the connections to the instrument pod at the rear. It will involve removing the dash though :(

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/dashremove.htm

Title: Re: digital readout going haywire
Post by craigs2007 on Feb 15^th, 2008, 11:43am

Thanks for the quick reply..Thats a job i could never do myself tho.Would most prob cost a load if i took it to a garage.If thats the only solution i guess i may have to live with it?

Title: Re: digital readout going haywire
Post by amigafan2003 on Feb 15^th, 2008, 1:59pm

Dash is dead easy to remove - one Phillips screw driver (+maybe a torx bit, I can't remember), some stereo removal prongs and one hour of your time is all you need.

I've done it about 5 times to replace clocks and bulbs etc.

Title: Re: digital readout going haywire
Post by scorpio_man on Feb 15^th, 2008, 2:19pm

on 02/15/08 at 11:25:57, craigs2007 wrote:

The only thing wrong is the digital readouts for the mileage and trip computer start flashing and going haywire at random.

hi there

is this a new thing? or has it always done this?

hth

Title: Re: digital readout going haywire
Post by craigs2007 on Feb 15^th, 2008, 3:11pm

on 02/15/08 at 14:19:55, scorpio_man wrote:

hi there

is this a new thing? or has it always done this?

hth

Ive only recently purchased the car. The previous owner said its been doing it for a while..But said that it does not affect the way the car drives

Title: Re: digital readout going haywire
Post by scorpio_man on Feb 15^th, 2008, 3:17pm

hi there

oh! :(

it could (i say could) be a sign that the mileage has been changed. :-X

i've seen that before, but try plugging the 2 plugs on the rear it again. hopefully that will be it.

hth

Title: Re: digital readout going haywire
Post by gozz on Feb 15^th, 2008, 5:27pm

craigs2007.
Does your trip button feel right when you press it,ie does it make a soft click,if not there is a possibility it is jammed in.

Title: Re: digital readout going haywire
Post by craigs2007 on Feb 15^th, 2008, 5:57pm

on 02/15/08 at 17:27:54, gozz wrote:

craigs2007.
Does your trip button feel right when you press it,ie does it make a soft click,if not there is a possibility it is jammed in.

Hi,
Yes the buttons feels ok..One thing i forgot to say is when it comes back on the display is always in kilometers for some reason

Title: Re: digital readout going haywire
Post by scorpio_man on Feb 15^th, 2008, 6:00pm

hi there

that might change things. might be a battery/voltage issue.

check the battery voltage and do you get flicking dash neddles when you start?

hth

Title: Re: digital readout going haywire
Post by craigs2007 on Feb 15^th, 2008, 6:05pm

on 02/15/08 at 18:00:32, scorpio_man wrote:

hi there

that might change things. might be a battery/voltage issue.

check the battery voltage and do you get flicking dash neddles when you start?

hth

What do you mean by flicking dash needles?

Title: Re: digital readout going haywire
Post by scorpio_man on Feb 15^th, 2008, 6:25pm

hi there

do the dash neddles (speedo & rpm) swing round and back?

hth

Title: Re: digital readout going haywire
Post by craigs2007 on Feb 15^th, 2008, 6:53pm

yes

Title: Re: digital readout going haywire
Post by Bobbit on Feb 15^th, 2008, 7:02pm

I had same problem new battery solved it. ;D

Title: Re: digital readout going haywire
Post by scorpio_man on Feb 15^th, 2008, 7:03pm

hi there

i think we have a winner!!!! ;D

it's usually a sign of a failing battery. best to change it, but make sure you get a big enough one for the scorpio.

hth

Title: Re: digital readout going haywire
Post by Simmo on Feb 15^th, 2008, 7:15pm

All the info you need is HERE (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/battery.htm)

Title: Re: digital readout going haywire
Post by craigs2007 on Feb 15^th, 2008, 7:29pm

Ive just clicked and read the link in the last post..Im experiencing the resetting of the climate control as well..Looks like a new battery is in order..Thanks to everyone who responded ;)

Cheers

Craig

Title: Re: digital readout going haywire
Post by craigs2007 on Feb 15^th, 2008, 7:37pm

One last thing.

How much should i be paying for a new battery?And where is the best place to get it ?
Thanks

Title: Re: digital readout going haywire
Post by craigs2007 on Feb 22^nd, 2008, 11:33am

Bought new battery at kwik fit £85 fitted..All was ok for a few days now its doing it again..Readout going haywire AC resetting etc.. Maybe its some kind of electrical fault?

Title: Re: digital readout going haywire
Post by craigs2007 on Feb 23^rd, 2008, 11:36am

Anybody have any ideas?

Title: Re: digital readout going haywire
Post by scorpio_man on Feb 23^rd, 2008, 12:33pm

hi there

take it back and get them to check it.

it could be a dodgy battery or the alternator.

hth

Title: Re: digital readout going haywire
Post by hughiemc on Mar 3^rd, 2008, 9:07pm

Craig, check the alternator output I had similar problems and a new alternator solved the lot. Well I put a second hand one on as they are bloody expensive!!