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dJcHiKo · 02-28-2010, 12:56 PM

my trip meter recently stopped working, it was at 4000 something, then i reset it.. wasnt paying attention to what it was at then i know ive been driving for a couple of days and i looked at it and it was still at 0000.. then i hit the reset button again and drove a bit and it went up to 1111 and then didnt move again,
whats going on? how can i fix that

jelly53 · 02-28-2010, 05:36 PM

did you reset the trip meter while the car was moving? If so, then you f*ked it up.

speedy25 · 02-28-2010, 07:33 PM

I never had one break when I reset it while moving!

Usually when they stick or stop its when the reset rod doesnt return all the way back.

-SP

cipher93 · 02-28-2010, 07:37 PM

Yeah, I've never heard of a trip meter breaking when you reset it while driving. What can happen though is they can occasionally stick when you reset at nearly 0000. It will make a clicking sound as you drive along. It probably was damaged after driving along with it for an extended period of time liek that.

jelly53 · 02-28-2010, 08:46 PM

well it happened to my bike....while moving i reseted the trip meter and it stopped working from then on.

dJcHiKo · 02-28-2010, 11:30 PM

jelly a bike isnt a car lol

so what would u suggest i do to fix it?
i have my custom gauges on it and everything and dont feel like getting a new cluster, is it fixable?

***Kiwi-Corolla*** · 03-01-2010, 12:37 AM

Sounds like the teeth on the small gear for trip meter have torn off. This can happen due to the factory oil on the gear turning into goo, which causes the teeth to not be lubricated effectively (pushing it while driving doesn't help either, lol). You should just be able to replace the gear and it'll be as good as new. Most odometer repair shops will be able to sell you the replacement part, just be sure to count the number of teeth on the gear to ensure you get the right one

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jelly53 · 03-01-2010, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by dJcHiKo

jelly a bike isnt a car lol

so what would u suggest i do to fix it?
i have my custom gauges on it and everything and dont feel like getting a new cluster, is it fixable?

YES I KNOW THAT. But the bike had the same trip meter setup as the corolla. As far as fixing it, I have no idea.