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16th July 2008, 19:55 | #1 |
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Instrument cluster advice please !
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I am about to take another 75 in px at work that I fancy to replace my Dads one with. It's an 03 con SE 2.5 auto tourer. The question I have relates to the following: A couple of weeks ago it was reading approx 25k when it had the battery replaced, since then it has read 999999 ! I have MOT's to verify mileage. Is there a procedure to reset the cluster to read the correct mileage when the battery is discharged/replaced ? The car seems to good to miss at the price as my Dad really likes the tourer (he currently has a 4dr con SE 2.5 that he's been well chuffed with). I will be getting the car in about a week so I would be most grateful of any advice on this one...... thanks in advance Darren |
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Have a read of this thread Darren - not the whole lot just the last couple of pages. Similar fault as yours pops up.
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...019#post212019 |
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Just noticed this on'tuther forum. Looks like a useful a useful link. Some suggest a system reboot. Others say it won't work. Apparently the usual cure for all the nines is a new instrument cluster, together with associated T4 costs.
http://www.digitalmileagecorrection....ge-999999.html TC |
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David,
thank you very much for that. A couple of quick questions if I may?? How involved is swapping the clusters and do you have any idea of typical costs? Will it then show the correct mileage ? I presume the mileage is stored elsewhere - ECU possibly ? The car seems good value at 3k (demo plus one owner) and obviously well loaded being a dealer demo car..... Or would you advise that I let it go by as his present one is perfectly good with no faults..... thanks again Darren |
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TC,
thanks - I didn't realise that it's a 'known concern' as we so often hear at work ( I am in a Ford main agent - hence the part exchanges) ..... if the cluster change is not too involved then I think I may well give it a shot..... Darren |
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Sorry to sound like a donut but what are T4 costs ?
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T4 or Testbook = MGR Diagnostic Computer
Charge to hook up to car and read fault codes for example would probably equal 1 hour main dealer labour charge Last edited by David3807; 16th July 2008 at 21:04.. |
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The replacement cluter has to be new ask Les at SMC trading if he has one see link at top of page. Easy to change about 10-20 mins but will need T4 to match the stored mpg and set the new cluster up otherwise it will display Error instead of mileage.
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Can only use a brand new instrument pack. Attempting to use second hand gives mismatch with mileage recorded in other modules and error messages. Brand new IPK (Instrument pack) about £350 I think. Then has to be coded to car using T4 - say another £60 . |
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Thanks for the advice - I need to weigh up if the car is worth it or not really.
Yes the car is a good price so maybe.......... |
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