What happens if the odometer is not installed?
If the software does not connect to it – this means that the device is not installed in the vehicle. After you succeed to open a diagnostic session with this device you must click the button “Actual Values”. When this screen opens you must pay attention to the displayed values. If you wish you can erase the stored odometer these actual values.
What happens when you change the odometer on a Mercedes commander?
If you choose to NOT block the synchronization of the odometer between the Dashboard and the EZS the dashboard will freeze after you change the odometer with the Mercedes Commander. However, the EZS will keep the old odometer and the dashboard will update its odometer the next time it communicates with the EZS.
What to do if your Toyota Smart Key malfunctions?
They made key very complicated to give users a little bit convenient but lots of troubles and costly. You can call Toyota road service or SOS, perhaps. Also you may change the battery inside the key to see if it helps. See page 653 in the manual, otherwise it needs service.
What to do if you don’t see a spark in your spark tester?
While watching the spark tester, have an assistant crank the engine. You should see a bright spark jumping the gap in the spark tester. If you don’t see a spark, repeat the test. This time, adjust the spark tester to 30KV. If still you don’t see a spark, repeat the test and set the tester to 10KV.
What to do if your odometer is not working?
If only your odometer is not working, then the dash cluster may be the culprit. Should you need to replace it, here are the instructions for replacing the dash cluster. Start by parking your vehicle on a level surface and setting the parking brake. * Turn the ignition to the ‘on’ position.
What kind of odometer does a car have?
The odometer shows the mileage of the car and may be a electronic digital odometer or a mechanical odometer. Many cars have an additional odometer that can be reset called a trip odometer. Federal law makes it a crime to tamper with the odometer reading of a car with the intent to defraud.
Is the OBD-2 code on the odometer?
OBD-II information is more complex, so the codes for 1998 and newer Jeeps can’t be displayed by flashing the check engine light. However, those vehicles which have digital odometers will display the codes on the odometer. I’ve verified this personally on a 1999 WJ.
Why is odometer tampering a big problem?
Odometer tampering is a huge problem when buying a used car and the reason is simple, lower mileage used cars sell better, and they’re worth more money. So what can you do as a consumer to protect yourself from odometer mileage tampering?