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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 04:24 PM
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Resetting overhead console trip computer

My MPG stays stuck on 15.9 in my 99 F-350 CC 7.3L . I was reading on Dieselmann's website about TSB's and he mentioned "See pages18-19 of the 99 or pages 20-21 of the 2000 F-series owner's manual, pages 57-58 of the 2000 Excursion owner's manual for more information". I would love to look it up for myself, but since the truck came with no manual, and mine is in the mail somewhere, can someone look this up and post what it says? Thanks!
 
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 05:32 PM
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Push both buttons at the same time for several seconds - then let go - this resets the computer. I love doing this while I head down canyon while coasting - in 10 seconds or so, I get right up to 99.9 mpg

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Old Jul 29, 2006 | 05:55 AM
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I agree with Phil. It always works that way on mine. However, I have never got mine over 60. I guess I just have a hard time keeping my foot out of the V10!
 
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Old Jul 29, 2006 | 10:52 PM
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The computer can also scare you if you reset while accelerating--0.7 is the worst I have seen on mine.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 08:54 AM
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Thanks for the replies. I actually figured it out on the way to work this morning. There ain't no way I'm getting 20+ mpg. Would be nice, but I'm hoping for 15 or better....
 
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