Why is my odometer flashing when the ignition is off?
Reconnecting it after a period of time forces the CAN network to see it and re-install it so that it works properly. Even with the ignition switched off, the CAN network is active and waiting for instructions from devices such as interior lights or central locking that have to be available when the ignition is off.
What to do when your central locking is not working?
What to do when your car’s central locking is not working A selection of electrical rocker switches controls the locking of your car doors. Car door locks can still be activated manually (by a traditional key in a lock method), but more commonly we all use the electronic key fob to activate the switches.
How long does a flashing odometer last on a van?
It continued to do so throughout the day, over around 120 miles with several stops of up to 2 hours. No warning lights illuminated, the van drove normally, and everything else worked as it should.
How can I tell if my central locking switch is broken?
A simple way to detect broken wires is to hold up the switch and open and close the door repeatedly.A broken wire may be jolted into making a connection. If this is the case, you’ll get intermittent power to the locks when using the fob.
Reconnecting it after a period of time forces the CAN network to see it and re-install it so that it works properly. Even with the ignition switched off, the CAN network is active and waiting for instructions from devices such as interior lights or central locking that have to be available when the ignition is off.
It continued to do so throughout the day, over around 120 miles with several stops of up to 2 hours. No warning lights illuminated, the van drove normally, and everything else worked as it should.
What does a blinking odometer mean on a Fiat 500?
It means you are the first to get a Fiat 500 to that mileage and you’ve won a prize! In all seriousness, I have no idea – probably a software glitch.
Why does my Peugeot Boxer odometer keep flashing?
The software that controls the operation of these systems can become corrupted if the battery has been replaced and the “BSI” has not gone to sleep before disconnection of old battery or been woken up after reconnection of new battery or sometimes for no good reason at all!