SID's MPG Reading Frozen

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newsonline - 21 Jun 2005 14:08 GMT

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

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Colin Stamp - 21 Jun 2005 17:33 GMT

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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.

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newsonline - 22 Jun 2005 06:35 GMT

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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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Mark Beckett - 22 Jun 2005 03:07 GMT

Hey at least you can see you that its stuck. All my pixels...including the
clock are gone. I have to actually notice that the wiper fluid is empty. Is
it really worth 400+ USD to replace?

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