odometer Bypass?
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odometer Bypass?
How can I tell if my odometer has been bypassed? Is there a way to do this? I ran carfax and now I think I have been duped.
Can this be done by an electrical trick or is there something wrong with someones paperwork somewhere?
This is for a 2000 Expedition, 5.4 Eddie Bauer with digital gauge.
Thanks
Can this be done by an electrical trick or is there something wrong with someones paperwork somewhere?
This is for a 2000 Expedition, 5.4 Eddie Bauer with digital gauge.
Thanks
Last edited by tedhead; Oct 8, 2004 at 02:55 PM.
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If the guage cluster has been swapped out at some point, then the odometer reading would be that of the new cluster, not the actual reading for the truck (unless it was done the "right" way at a dealership). A couple of guys I know (with chevys) rigged up a switch that basicly turns off the power to the guages and the odometer. They turn if off on long trips and the miles are never recorded by the computer.
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I feel with my Fords, I want the odometer to be correct. With my Oldsmobile, I would love the odometer to quit to extend the warranty.
98 EB 5.4L 95000 miles.
93 F250 7.5L 108000 miles.
02 Oldsmobile Alero - 57000 miles and I have the service department on speed dial.
98 EB 5.4L 95000 miles.
93 F250 7.5L 108000 miles.
02 Oldsmobile Alero - 57000 miles and I have the service department on speed dial.
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Tedhead a couple of questions: Did you buy from a private party or dealer? I am guessing that the Carfax mileage is less than what was shown when you bought the rig. I think what you have is a case of someone misreading the odometer and not tampering. Federal law requires the mileage shown on the vehicle's odo be put in the proper place on the Title at time of transfer. I have done the DMV paperwork for a used car dealer for the last two years and believe me mistakes are made everyday on just about everything due to inattention and haste to complete the deal. If you feel the need for some type of restitution then contact your local DMV office for assistance.
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when working at a carwash i saw several lincoln limos who had straight lines across instead of numbers on their odometers. one driver said they pull a certain fuse and it keeps the mileage down for warranty work.
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