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Replying to: zscottie (Apr 09, 2007 2:55 pm) |
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i have error codes in the computer box and was wondering if anyone could help me....one is a o with a line through it on the left hand side and the other a box with a 2 on it. this is where the mpg, gear and the outside tempratue is. does anyone know what theses are....
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Replying to: melinitemplin (Apr 19, 2007 7:16 am) Those aren't error codes. Ø is the symbol that tells you this is the average MPG (versus the "instant-as-in-the-last-30-feet" MPG). You can rotate through the various readouts using the toggle switch located on the end of the right hand or wiper stalk. You will have a choose of Average MPG, Instant MPG, Miles to Empty, and Miles Driven. There are two trip computers. "1" shows you the results since the computer was reset or since the car was last shut off for more than two hours. "2" is an accummulative trip computer. It doesn't reset after the car has been off for more than two hours. But it will reset when driven a long distance or time (something on the order to 100 hours or 1,000 miles or whatever). I don't have my owner's manual in front of me to give you the exact details. You can switch back and forth between trip computer 1 and trip computer 2 by pressing the rectangular button on the bottom edge of the right hand stalk. That button will also act as a "reset" if you hold it for a few seconds. I personally reset #2 every fill-up, so I can monitor my car's economy.
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Replying to: altair4 (Apr 19, 2007 9:56 am)
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Replying to: melinitemplin (Apr 24, 2007 7:41 am) Cold idle varies by outside temperature. At certain temps, it's barely above hot idle, perhaps 850 rpm (interestingly, I mean really cold outside temps - like in the teens). At warmer temps, it will cold idle above 1,000 rpm briefly. Are you talking about a hot idle or cold idle? Hot idle should be somewhere around 750 rpm, give or take. |
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Replying to: altair4 (Apr 24, 2007 9:48 am)
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Replying to: altair4 (Apr 24, 2007 9:48 am) |
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I'm considering buying a 2004 Passag GLS wagon, manual, leather trim, 1 owner. Seems to be in very good shape cosmetically, has 83K miles on it (perhaps high for a 3-year old car). Hasn't had any major work done on it, title seems to be clean. What sorts of mechanical issues should I be watching out for? Is $13K a good price? Thanks in advance!
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Replying to: a2mx (Apr 25, 2007 7:11 am) At that mileage, find out if the timing belt and associated hardware have been changed out - if not, budget $750 to $1,000 for all the parts and work. Check the condition of the CV joints. Listen for unusual noise from the top, back end of the engine - hot idle clatter there is indicative of issues with the cam chain tensioner - also sludge related. No idea on the price. Check Edmunds for your area, the car's condition and mileage for a guide.
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Replying to: melinitemplin (Apr 24, 2007 12:21 pm)
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