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Odometers
Odometers track the distance a vehicle has traveled. They are used in almost all cars, and on some bikes.
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One of the earliest (chariot) odometers may have been designed by Archimedes
(287-212 BC) and was described around 27 BC. Some form likely existed before then as indicated by the recording of distances during the reign of Alexander the Great (336-323 BC).
Chinese scientists independently created a form of odometer around the same time, notably the "drum carriage" later improved by Zhang Heng (87-136 AD)
Blaise Pascal designed a geared version for carriages in 1645, and a version was adapted to measure postal routes by Benjamin Franklin in 1775.
The modern automobile odometer was designed as a combination speedometer and odometer by brothers Arthur P. Warner and Charles H. Warner in 1903.
Check out the wiring for the speed sensor located on the trans,. GoodluckJoe
How do you replace the odometer sensor on a 1996 Ford Taurus?
There is no such thing as an "odometer sensor." There is a vehicle speed sensor that is located on the output shaft housing of the transmission. That sends info to the speedometer. From there, the speedometer and the odometer are both operated internally, so if your speedo is working, but the odometer isn't, you have a problem inside the speedo head assembly.
IF YOUR TALKING ABOUT THE OVERHEAD DISPLAY. GET IT TO THE KILOMETER, THEN HOLD THE BOTTONS IN ON EACH SIDE OF THE PANNEL TILL IT BEEPS..
HOPE IT HELPS
maybe only for 1 minute or two If it stays on beyond that try to push the clock button while everything is powered off to see if display goes off
Stepper motor for speedometer has a broken gear in it, causing unpredictable operation. If the odometer is still working, then the speed sensor is OK. Instrument cluster needs repair.
If your speedometer works but the odometer does not what would be the problem?
Not sure what year you have? Is it digital, or analog (needles and numbers on plastic rolls) If it is the needle version, you may have a cable the runs up the back of the speedo cluster from the transmission. My 84 cougar had this. (I had disconnected it once, I forgot why) But anyways, it may be broken, or just loose. To tell if it just loose, or fallen off, you should be able to reach up behind from underneath down by the pedals. If I remember right, cuz its been a long time since I had it, there is a black plastic cover, which you can remove to get up there. You will need to lie on your back kinda to reach up. If it has come loose or off, it just threads on like the cable to from your wall to your tv. If its on, it may be broke. The speedo cable is connected to the transmission. It will have another bendable cable inside which spins while you drive, if it does, it could be broke on the inside of the cluster. If that is the case, goto a junk yard and pull one out of another car. If its electronic, and displays a error message, you are hosed. You need to locate another cluster. Junk yard is cheapest bet.
If it is electronic (not Digital) then youi have to replace the Odometer assy inside the instrument cluster. Go to http://www.dashusa.com/ford_trucks.htm and they can send one with your current milage on it for trade. The one for my 1994 cost $225.00 trade-in and that's installing it yourself. Ignore that it says Ford Truck as these folks handle all cars and trucks.
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How do you use the word odometer in a sentence?
The odometer showed that the car had driven 24,000 miles since it was built.
He suspected that the car's odometer had been illegally rolled back by the owner.
Can a mechanic check the reading on a car's odometer?
Yes, as the odometer is placed in a conspicuous place. Also, it is required by many auto dealerships to check how much mileage is in a car, to ensure that it still functions.
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.
