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(Message started by: freddieboy on Nov 15^th, 2008, 2:15pm)

Title: trip computer
Post by freddieboy on Nov 15^th, 2008, 2:15pm

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

Title: Re: trip computer
Post by Simmo on Nov 15^th, 2008, 2:26pm

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. ;)

Title: Re: trip computer
Post by freddieboy on Nov 15^th, 2008, 2:45pm

Thanks Simmo
Its been working fine for 5 years, then it decides to go Euro on me !!
I`ll keep trying. Thanks again. Fred. :)

Title: Re: trip computer
Post by scorpio_man on Nov 15^th, 2008, 3:25pm

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

Title: Re: trip computer
Post by gost on Nov 15^th, 2008, 6:49pm

frreddyboy, dont know what method u are using, but pressing both r and s buttons together works for me

Title: Re: trip computer
Post by Pegasus on Nov 16^th, 2008, 9:22pm

Hi Freddyboy,
if it ain't fixed yet I'll have a spare at the next Kent meet.

Paul

Title: Re: trip computer
Post by freddieboy on Nov 17^th, 2008, 7:39am

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 ;D
See you Kent boys in a couple of weeks. Thanks again to you all. Fred Wren

Title: Re: trip computer
Post by Simmo on Nov 17^th, 2008, 8:00am

Well done Fred ;). Glad you've sorted it.