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#4723 of 4960 Absurd odometer reading by waltcrit Jan 28, 2009 (8:19 pm)
Hi all, I have a 2004 Suzuki Verona with about 65k miles on it. It was fine about 3 weeks ago, but when I switched from the trip meter to the odometer, it now says the car has 865,556 miles on it! It is a digital odometer, no service since I last checked the mileage, and I renewed the registration earlier this month so I know the reading was correct at that time. Currently, despite the absurd reading, the odometer seems to be recording miles properly at this point. The dealer shop manager said he's never seen this before, but that it must be a problem in the odometer unit (as opposed to the computer). My question is, since it seems to be working correctly now, and since the title will be TMU whether repaired or not, does it make sense to spend the money to get it repaired? Has anyone out there heard of this before?? Replies to this message: 0patience (Jan 28, 2009 9:09 pm) waltcrit (Jan 29, 2009 6:26 pm) burdawg (Jan 29, 2009 6:36 am) qbrozen (Jan 29, 2009 1:34 pm)
#4724 of 4960 Re: Absurd odometer reading [waltcrit] by 0patience Jan 28, 2009 (9:09 pm)
Replying to: waltcrit (Jan 28, 2009 8:19 pm) Your dealer should be able to correct the odometer reading and it should not affect your title. Even if they had to replace the speedometer, the mileage is in the computer and all they have to do is set the mileage. They should be able to reasonably calculate your mileage from the last time you were in the dealer or from your registration. If the dealer will not correct the mileage, then contact the customer service in your owner's manual to see what they can do for you. Replies to this message: waltcrit (Jan 29, 2009 6:26 pm)
#4725 of 4960 Re: Absurd odometer reading [waltcrit] by burdawg Jan 29, 2009 (6:36 am)
Replying to: waltcrit (Jan 28, 2009 8:19 pm) I'll wager that the true mileage is 65,556 and for some reason the 100,000 digit was set erronously. Have you tried setting it back to trip and then to odometer?
#4726 of 4960 Re: Absurd odometer reading [waltcrit] by qbrozen Jan 29, 2009 (1:34 pm)
Replying to: waltcrit (Jan 28, 2009 8:19 pm) Seems to me the LCD is malfunctioning, nothing more. Kind of like an old clock, ya know? The little lines are illuminating for no reason, hence it looks like an "8" because ALL the lines are lit up. Would I get it fixed? Well, depends. If the dealership will fix it and it won't affect your title in any way, then yes. If, however, it will affect your title, I would rather have the 8 lit up and just explain the situation at trade/sell time. Nobody would believe the suzuki went over 800k miles, so your story is completely reasonable. HOWEVER, then again, I guess if it stays on "8" even after crossing 100k, hmmmm... Boy. That's a tough one.
#4727 of 4960 Re: Absurd odometer reading [0patience] by waltcrit Jan 29, 2009 (6:26 pm)
Replying to: 0patience (Jan 28, 2009 9:09 pm) Thanks everyone for your replies! I tried switching to trip and back, pressing the reset button, etc., but no good. I also tried disconnecting the battery, but no luck. The dealer wants me to buy a used speedometer & send it out of state to be reset, but I would still have to mark the registration & it would be harder to explain. At this point, I think I'll just leave it as-is and explain as best I can. Thanks again for the quick responses!
#4728 of 4960 2002 Mercedes C240 by losal3 Jan 31, 2009 (9:35 pm)
Does anyone know how much a Coolant Temperature Sensor cost. Either the part or the replacement at a mechanic. Fan still stays on after checking the wiring. The fan turned off after checking the wiring, but when we replaced the plastic cover back on, the fan kicked on again. The fan stayed off for several miles without the cover. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 01, 2009 8:39 am)
#4729 of 4960 Re: 2002 Mercedes C240 [losal3] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Feb 01, 2009 (8:39 am)
Replying to: losal3 (Jan 31, 2009 9:35 pm) Cheap, about $13.
#4730 of 4960 chevy truck by pnuzzy Feb 01, 2009 (10:24 am)
my 2006 chevy silverado 8 cylinder automatic transmission 25000k would not pass emissions in MA. they said it could not read the computer may be a fuse can anybody tell were to find this fuse or what other problems i may have. Replies to this message: bolivar (Feb 03, 2009 12:07 am) euphonium (Feb 03, 2009 8:32 am)
#4731 of 4960 I Locked My Keys In My 1997 Dodge Caravan!! Help!! by MNWILD Feb 02, 2009 (9:45 am)
I locked my keys in my 1997 Dodge Caravan and i have no money for a locksmith!! I would appreciate any ideas that would work!! Thank You, MNWILD Replies to this message: kiawah (Feb 02, 2009 10:55 am) euphonium (Feb 02, 2009 4:38 pm)
#4732 of 4960 Re: I Locked My Keys In My 1997 Dodge Caravan!! Help!! [MNWILD] by kiawah Feb 02, 2009 (10:55 am)
Replying to: MNWILD (Feb 02, 2009 9:45 am) Call the police (non emergency number), they may have a device which can unlock it. ...or...tell one of the neighborhood kids you left your GPS in there. It will be open in the morning.