Problem with Digital Gas Meter in cluster
10-20-2009 | 09:38 AM
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I am having problems with my gas meter in my cluster. With no indications of problems or errors, the gas meter is now stuck at 30.1 miles left per tank regardless of whether I have a full, half, or near empty gas tank.
Is there any way to "reset" the gas indicator or will I need to drop by the dealership for the fix?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Just thought I would ask before I make an appointment.
-M
Is there any way to "reset" the gas indicator or will I need to drop by the dealership for the fix?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Just thought I would ask before I make an appointment.
-M
10-20-2009 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by redEYEjedi' post='1036670' date='Oct 20 2009, 01:38 PM
I am having problems with my gas meter in my cluster. With no indications of problems or errors, the gas meter is now stuck at 30.1 miles left per tank regardless of whether I have a full, half, or near empty gas tank.
Is there any way to "reset" the gas indicator or will I need to drop by the dealership for the fix?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Just thought I would ask before I make an appointment.
-M
Is there any way to "reset" the gas indicator or will I need to drop by the dealership for the fix?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Just thought I would ask before I make an appointment.
-M
10-20-2009 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by John@EuroRev' post='1036676' date='Oct 20 2009, 01:53 PM
Just unplug the car from the batteries. Also you can check your fuses.
10-20-2009 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by redEYEjedi' post='1036705' date='Oct 20 2009, 01:26 PM
Sorry if this is a stupid question.. but what do you mean "the indicator arm"?
10-20-2009 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='1036724' date='Oct 20 2009, 11:41 AM
I believe he's referring to the turn signal stalk. However, AFAIK, you cannot reset the range using it.
You cant but its worth a try, dumb software glitch so it just might trigger a reset
10-20-2009 | 11:59 AM
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If you go into the iDrive under Car Data / Info you can reset it there. You can reset range to destination, avg MPH and avg MPG there too. Just a matter of going through the menus, good luck