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Odometers
Odometers track the distance a vehicle has traveled. They are used in almost all cars, and on some bikes.
911 Questions
How do you repair a nonworking odometer 1995 Thunderbird?
There is a tiny gear in the odometer itself which is plastic and only lasts about ten years or less.
How do you reset the odometer on my 2005 jag xk8?
press and hold the 0000 buttom while it's showing the trip mileage
1991 Volvo 740 speedometer odometer stopped working?
If its the same as the 1990 740 GL: Often caused by failure of tiny plastic gear (underdesigned) in odometer that blocks odometer motor, which is powered by the same circuit board as the speedometer, thus interfering with it. Also the speedo lift-out plugs (5 tiny underdesigned plug pins) can have intermittent contact (test by flicking clock adjust rod). Remedy: 1. Remove damaged planet gear (and replace if possible; if not, at least you have a speedo so you don't get booked for speeding). 2. Solder wires to circuit board at back of plug pins and feed them through to back of main instrument board and solder to relevant points (check with meter what goes where). PS I carefully hacksawed off a large section of perspex on the speedo case to gain access - the only other way is to remove faceplate of speedo that's securely glued on and probably wouldn't survive intact if pulled off. Happy cobbling! BUT BEFORE DOING THIS check that you are getting a good signal from the diff hall effect speedo sender. If your ABS light comes on its a good bet you need to check those wires.
How do you reset a digital odometer on a 96 lumina from kph to mph?
Your speedometer does not work on your frontera what could it be?
Most probable cause is the drive cable between gearbox and speedo has broken.
Why did Odometer stop working in 1996 explorer?
remove the fuse for the dash accessories, you might hear BING BING every 10 seconds while you drive with the fuse out but it works!
I had a broken wire in mine and it would work for a few then go out then come back on.
check the wire that plugs into the speed sensor for a break or bubble in the coating. Also check that the wire harness plug is not corroded inside.
How do you repair the odometer on a 1997 Mercedes Benz e320?
Hi,
Can you clarify what is exactly wrong with the odometer?
Those W210 cars have a sealed digital odometer. If one part of the display is faulty, you will need to have the whole unit replaced.
Regards
Mike S.
How to reset Oil odometer in Mercedes c280 1998?
not sure what you mean by oil odometer. If your oil pressure is low then your oil may be low... if you have the correct amount of oil on the dipstick then its either a mechanical problem with circulating the oil or a faulty electrical signal. At which point take it to the shop.
check for a loose wire at the fuse box
How do you replace the odometer cable for a 1994 LeBaron?
Shouldn't be a cable. It should be electronically driven from ECM. Mine didn't work until I repaired bad solder connections on the circuit board.
Can the odometer on a 2002 ford f150 be changed?
It's illegal to change odometer in most (if not all) states.
ODOMETER TAMPERING
One important indicator of a vehicle's value and reliability is the mileage. Consumers rely on an accurate odometer reading to provide an exact count of the vehicle's mileage. Precisely because mileage is so important in determining a car's value, those selling vehicles may be tempted to turn back a vehicle's odometer.
To protect consumers, the federal government passed a law called the Federal Odometer Act. Anyone purchasing a vehicle in the United State is protected by this Act. Under the Act, it is unlawful to tamper with an odometer in order to change the mileage registered. Tampering can take a number of different forms, all of them illegal. For example, it is a violation of the Act to drive a vehicle with a disconnected odometer (which therefore would not register the miles), or to install or sell a device that make the odometer record mileage inaccurately. It is also a violation to manually reduce the number of miles on the odometer.
If you discover a violation of the Act within two years of your purchase, you can bring a suit against the individual or dealership that sold you the vehicle. The law requires you to prove the seller's intent to deceive. That means you must show that the odometer was changed in order to make it seem like the vehicle had less mileage on it, as opposed to being altered by accident. In most cases of odometer tampering, this may be difficult to prove. The harder part is discovering that your odometer has been tampered with in the first place.
If you are successful in your suit against the seller, you are entitled to the greater of either $1,500 or three times the amount of actual damages. Actual damages would be the difference between the price you paid for the vehicle and what is was really worth at its true mileage. The seller can also be ordered to pay your attorney's fees and costs if you win.
In addition, to violations of federal law, odometer tampering can also be the subject of legal action under state statutes and administrative codes and under Wisconsin fraud and misrepresentation statutes. If you suspect your vehicle's odometer was turned back or tampered with please contact an attorney at 414-476-5700 or by submitting a Case Review Form.
How to spot a car with a turned-back odometer.
â–ª Make sure mileage and wear make sense.
â–ª Take a long, careful look at the vehicle. Does the condition match the miles on the odometer? Is there excessive wear in the interior, especially in the driver's area? Look for maintenance stickers, warranties or other paperwork that might indicate a higher mileage.
â–ª Are the miles low, but the tires new or mismatched? The date that the tire was manufactured can be determined by coded numbers on the tire.
â–ª Have parts been replaced that normally would not have been replaced on a low mileage vehicle? Pay attention to parts such as batteries, hoses and clamps, and fan or air conditioning belts.
â–ª Make sure the current mileage on the odometer statement is greater than the mileage on the title.
â–ª Do an odometer check at www.carfax.com for free.
If you suspect the vehicle's odometer was turned back, please contact Attorney Craig Vance at 262-347-2005 or use the Case Review Form.
How can you tell if your motor has more miles than the odometer reads?
With great difficulty.
Pretty much the only choice is to look for other signs. If the car has been driven a lot there are other things that'll begin to wear out, like the driver's seat upholstery, the rubber pads on the pedals etc.
Does your odometer have to be working in order to pass a smog test only?
No, the odometer is not part of an emissions test.
How do you reset the odometer on 1998 Pontiac Sunfire?
(not only is it legal to reset the odometer; its required in most states when you replace the engine. The odometer is required to reflect the mileage of the engine *NOT* the vehicle)
Where is the odometer cable located?
Not sure what kind/year of car you have. The odometer and speedometer are both driven by the same cable. The cable goes forward from the back of the speedometer, throught the fire wall and down to the transmission. You should be able to see where the cable protrudes through the firewall. Some cars use an electrical transducer instead of a cable. The transducer is mounted in the transaxel, has an electrical cable and connector going to it, probably two wires. The speedometer on this system is electronic and receives an electrical signal from the transducer. There is nothing different looking about the speedometer to immediatly indicate which system you have. Good Luck
Where is the speed odometer cable at on a 19996 geo prizm?
it starts at the transmission near the firewall, runs through the firewall directly to the speedometer. you have to remove the combination meter(where the speedometer and guages are) in order to remove it.......this is not for amateurs!
check the fuse panel
Where can you purchase an odometer bulb for a 1999 Pontiac Sunfire?
YOU CANT BUY A BULB CALL YOU PONTIAC DEALER AND HE WILL EXPLAIN WHAT HAS TO BE DONE
The entire cluster has to be replaced. This has happened to me 2 times now. The part is about $300 and the dealer HAS to install it. It takes about 3 hours to be done. This is something that you have to do if you ever want to sell the car, since you have to have the mileage.
I have had the bulb on the odometer out for two years now. you can still read the mileage by pointing a flashlight to the odometer, from the side.
The Cluster DOES NOT have to be replaced, i fixed mine for less then $1. And if your dealer charged you 3 hours labour they ripped you off, it takes about 30 minutes to replace the cluster. Remove your top dash pad (remove airbag fuse first), remove your cluster, take off the back cover (6 screws) and then locate the odometer bulb, turn and remove it, then solder a small 12v bulb from your local auto parts store in its place, very simple and a hell of alot cheaper
All I did was remove the screws for the dash removed the dash then removed the cluster and the 6 screws. I then went to my local scrap yard did the same thing to a scraped sunfire there. They did not charge me for the bulb since I removed it my self. Only a Sucker would bring it to a dealership. I'm a girl and I had no problem took me less than an hour!
Question for Last answer:
WHAT IS THE PART NUMBER TO THE BULB?
How many odometer miles equal 1 mile?
A mile is a mile, give or take the acccuracy of the meter - which is usually something like 1-3%
