Is there a fix for an analog trip odometer which won't reset?
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Is there a fix for an analog trip odometer which won't reset?
The trip odometer on my '00 Ex won't reset to 000.0 although it keeps rolling over as usual. Is there some fix for this other than replacing the instrument cluster? TIA
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You might get those quick-disconnect terminals if you really go this route on a regular basis - but it would save you some $$$.
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I don't see how disconnecting the battery would work with his issue. He stated that the counter was analog and NOT digital.... Analog counters don't work off the battery, strictly off the speedo cable.
You may have to replace it but at least pull out cluster to try and finagle with it. rubbing alcohol with a q-tip?
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Don't see any mention of analog, if true, didn't realize earlier models had something different.
Edit:
DOH!
Thread title = analog
Checked out 2000 ex on cars.com, i see the old style trip meter...
:-)
Edit:
DOH!
Thread title = analog
Checked out 2000 ex on cars.com, i see the old style trip meter...
:-)
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Update: after getting to know this bug better I've discovered if I keep pushing the reset button it will eventually zero out. Sometimes it only takes a handful of times pushing on the reset button, other times it make take 30 seconds of repeatedly pushing the reset button BUT I am able to get to reset if I persist.fwiw
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As Cubawashere stated, sounds like it's dirty. Rubbing alcohol with a q-tip will probably fix it.
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Thx for the input. Just another item to add to my list for my Ford tech guy to deal with.
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I have another dash apart and the mechanism is pretty tricky and looks like it would do better to spray it if I can keep it from flooding the display.
This is a 2002 E-250 work van that has lived in a pretty dusty Az environment.
This is the last thing for me to do after completing a Cruise control upgrade, Power Mirrors upgrade, replacing a broken electic windows servo, fuel pump assembly and other things to many to mention.
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Update: after getting to know this bug better I've discovered if I keep pushing the reset button it will eventually zero out. Sometimes it only takes a handful of times pushing on the reset button, other times it make take 30 seconds of repeatedly pushing the reset button BUT I am able to get to reset if I persist.fwiw
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Hope this useless bit of info helps someone.
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