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Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2005 05:35:15 GMT
From: "newsonline" <newsonlinenospamPAMblueyonder.co.uk>
Subject: Re: SID's MPG Reading Frozen


"Colin Stamp" <col.dustbinnospamp.plus.com> wrote in message news:23ggb1lc0johaiu1oinh6vqe8832t90c24nospamcom... > On Tue, 21 Jun 2005 13:08:14 GMT, "newsonline" > <newsonlinenospamPAMblueyonder.co.uk> wrote: > > >Hi > > > >The SID on our '97 900 XS Talladega shows I'm doing 27.6mpg how ever hard or > >easy I drive. Whilst it doesn't bother me that it's not working as it used > >to, I'm a little concerned that it may show an underlying problem with the > >car's computer and/or electrics. > > > >Should I start to worry or learn to live with it? Any thoughts would be much > >appreciated. > > > >TIA > > > >Steve > > > > When did you last reset it? > > If it's anything like the one on my 9-3 then it shows the average MPG > since the last reset, so it changes less and less as time goes on > since a reset. > > On the 9-3 you have to hold the "clr" button in until it dings. > > Cheers, > > Colin. Colin Many thanks for the advice. Did as you said and re-set the system. Now it's working again - and no Mark, there can be no way that the sorry excuse for a display is worth 400USD to replace. And you've reminded me - I am getting a low washer fluid msg - horrifying how quickly we get used to - and relying on, being prompted to do stuff nowadays which were once just part of basic car maintenance skills. Don't feel too bad - I have a few dead pixels! Best Steve

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