Trip Computer

**eco16v** · by **eco16v** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 3:47 pm

Does the switch for the trip comp have to be connected to make the display work? I havent fitted the switch yet, but everytime I coonect the trip comp the display works for a few secs then fades away. Anyone got any ideas?

**vinny_69** · by **vinny_69** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 4:11 pm

fit the switch and see what happens mate,or try pulling the yellow plug out a tiny bit see if that makes any diff.

**eco16v** · by **eco16v** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 6:36 pm

tried pullin the plug out a bit mate but made no difference, display just comes on 4 a few secs when u push the plug right in then it fades out.

**vinny_69** · by **vinny_69** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 6:49 pm

did you fit the switch?

**cornishtaz** · by **cornishtaz** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 6:53 pm

Don't think fitting the switch will make any difference, as the contacts are open apart from when you press them. Could be a faulty computer, was it working before?

**vinny_69** · by **vinny_69** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 6:58 pm

i think he got it off ebay baz,but i could br wrong

**eco16v** · by **eco16v** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 7:09 pm

yep came from ebay, the bulb was blown in it so i replaced it to see if power was getting to the comp and it is so maybe it is faulty.

**vinny_69** · by **vinny_69** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 7:12 pm

try and see if you can get ya cash back mate,unless you are gonna have a go at fixing it yourself.

**§torm** · by **§torm** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 10:00 pm

Sounds knackered to me. There's isn't a lot else you can do with it that i know of, other than change the bulb and check the connector which you've already done.

Did you check the pins to make sure none of them are bent etc.

**vinny_69** · by **vinny_69** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 11:51 pm

i still havent got round to fitting mine yet but the plug only connects one way don't it?

big_gordy · by **big_gordy** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 12:22 am

btw i still have plenty of WORKING comps with some switches :-)

sound like its Fkd m8

**eco16v** · by **eco16v** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 11:27 am

Trip comp has now decided to work, read in owners manual that if voltage to it is lower than 7v it will need the battery disconnected for 2mins to allow it to reset itself. My battery is on its way out and sometimes is just about able to start the car, so it appears to be droppin the voltage to the trip comp when I crank the engine.

**vinny_69** · by **vinny_69** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 1:04 pm

weird but problem solved mate =D>

**eco16v** · by **eco16v** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 3:11 pm

Discovered I also have a knackered battery terminal, so thats prob got something to do with it as well

**eco16v** · by **eco16v** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 4:46 pm

Still having a few probs with trip comp, works sometimes when you start the car but other times it just goes off or flashes at me.

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