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What would cause my trip odometers to reset automatically?

Discussion in ' 3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023) ' started by phdog , Jul 27, 2021 .

#1 phdog [OP] Well-Known Member

This is odd. The truck was outside in the sun all day while I was at work and it was pretty hot. Probably close to 100 degrees. When I started the truck it was rather hesitant to start. It did, but it did like 3 short vruunns with longish gaps between and then started. I didn't think much of it, but I noticed when I got home my odometer wasn't on Trip A which is where I normally leave it tank miles and when I clicked over to Trip A it was showing just the miles I drove from work and both Trip A and Trip B were the same. They clearly were reset when I started it. However, nothing else seems reset like when the battery is dead. And I don't think a dead battery causes the odometer to reset although I've never really paid attention. Anyone have something like this happen before or have any idea what might be going on?  

#2 513Mugsy Well-Known Member

Have you put in a new battery yet? If not, have AutoZone do a check on yours. It's free. They will tell you whether it's good or not.  

#3 phdog [OP] Well-Known Member

513Mugsy said: ↑ Have you put in a new battery yet? If not, have AutoZone do a check on yours. It's free. They will tell you whether it's good or not. Click to expand...

#4 fisherick Well-Known Member

I had this happen to me last month. (2016 + 61,000 miles) My odometer reset itself twice and then the battery died. Low voltage Buy a battery ASAP.  

#5 513Mugsy Well-Known Member

The high temperatures you have been having, plus sitting on a hot black parking lot. The temps have to be around 150ish. Temps like that will just cook any battery.  

#6 EdgeCrusher Well-Known Member

100% from low voltage on the battery. It might still start the truck but if its slightly less than what it needs it will reset the odo.  

#7 Skydvrr IG: @kalopsianick

EdgeCrusher said: ↑ 100% from low voltage on the battery. It might still start the truck but if its slightly less than what it needs it will reset the odo. Click to expand...

#8 phdog [OP] Well-Known Member

Skydvrr said: ↑ Yap. The starter temporarily drops systems voltage below the keep alive memory voltage. Or something like that anyway.... Click to expand...

#9 Skydvrr IG: @kalopsianick

phdog [OP] said: ↑ Sounds reasonable I guess. Just didn't know the odo was battery dependent like that and nothing else seemed to reset. I'll get it checked and probably a new battery. Thanks everyone for the help. Click to expand...

#10 phdog [OP] Well-Known Member

Skydvrr said: ↑ ODO or trip? Afaik the ODO has "keep alive memory". Fucked that up last time. Click to expand...

#11 toyotology Well-Known Member

I think trip will go to 9999 max and reset. Did you happen to be near that mileage when you parked it?  

#12 ABA180 It burns when I pee....

#13 MaverickT883 Paintless

Battery is probably on its way out. If you disconnect it for an hour or so, you should get similar results.  

#14 super_white Well-Known Member

I had a friend with a similar weird issue on one of his cars. Every couple days the clock would reset. Truck never had an issue starting. He got the battery replaced and the clock no longer resets.  

#15 mattm55 Well-Known Member

I also had this happen after I installed the remote start and started it remotely. Once in awhile it will reset the trip odometers.  

#16 allen993 Well-Known Member

It's almost definitely a low battery. The only other culprit would be a defective trip odometer RESET button/switch...but this is VERY unlikely.  

#17 phdog [OP] Well-Known Member

toyotology said: ↑ I think trip will go to 9999 max and reset. Did you happen to be near that mileage when you parked it? Click to expand...

#18 phdog [OP] Well-Known Member

Quick follow up. Wouldn't start today. Had to jump it. Yep, bad battery. Got a new one and all is good. Bonus was it gave me a chance to test my new NOCO Boost. That thing is the shitz. Can't believe I waited this long to get one. Started right up like it had a new battery.  

#19 Skydvrr IG: @kalopsianick

phdog [OP] said: ↑ Quick follow up. Wouldn't start today. Had to jump it. Yep, bad battery. Got a new one and all is good. Bonus was it gave me a chance to test my new NOCO Boost. That thing is the shitz. Can't believe I waited this long to get one. Started right up like it had a new battery. Click to expand...

#20 phdog [OP] Well-Known Member

Skydvrr said: ↑ Gb40 or 70? Click to expand...

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Ok guys, not sure if this is an issue on everyones vehicle, or just mine. However, I have noticed after a couple of weeks, my Altima's Vehicle Information Display resets. MPG, drive time clock, everything. Also, I have to go back into the settings and enable the tire pressure and instant MPG gauge to show up again like if I had just picked it up from the dealership for the first time. Not that big of a deal, but annoying as hell, and surely its not supposed to do this. There is no way I could depend on it keeping track of the vehicles info for more than a couple days dependably.  

Mine doesn't keep track past 1000 miles. The rest of your stuff sounds broken.  

Yeah I know about the 1000 mile limit. Thats not this is. This actually seems like the on board computer that controls that screen is resetting or something.  

How many times has it reset on you? You can manually reset it by holding down the Vehicle Information Display Menu Button for 1.5 seconds. Is it possible you did this by accident?  

I understand that. This is not that. It does this at least every one to two weeks. Its not just the MPG and timers that reset, its the actual settings. For example, after a reset, I have to go into the menu and enable the tire pressure screen and instant MPG screen, as they actually go away after the reset. This is my wife's car, so I don't always notice it right away, but I know its reset itself when I drive it and notice the tire pressure screen and instant MPG screen isn't an option on the screen.  

I'd definitely take it to the dealer. I haven't read anything about an issue like that on this forum.  

Could be something as simple as a plug not fully plugged in, take it to the dealer as suggested...  

My car have done these a few times this week...I was thinking maybe it was to cold or something...... was exactly the way you described ( dspud ).....  

I'm having this problem now on a 2015 built in February. Did you ever find a solution?  

This was happening to me and I was freaking out. I got a volt meter and called a few friends. Man, I felt so stupid when we realized it was just a loose battery lead, I don't think they'll help me again. Ps this is my first car so I freak out for anything  

I immediately checked my cables when it happened. The whole engine bay was hot so I didn't check any other wires but I did check out the battery. Well damn I was hoping somebody had a solution.  

I just noticed that when this happened the car thought it was 99 degrees out even though it was 75.  

Well I appear to have a bigger issue. So this past Monday evening I started the car. The info center said "Shipping Storage Mode Fuse Out" or something (slow camera took to long to load. EVERYTHING reset except bluetooth. All my radio presets, the trip odometers, the settings in the trip computer where I had customized which screens should appear, but when I went to call the dealer the phone call went through the radio. The dealer is taking the car tonight and said when they receive the car they "put in an SD card that activates the settings." I'm guessing this is their solution to saving the settings outside of the ROM where the defaults are stored. All that said I also see mystery residue on the battery, I thinks it may be outgassing which is a sign it's overcharging. Though my dealer has seen this issue nobody on this forum seems to so I guess this is just kind of a record in case somebody eventually does.  

jeffh said: Well I appear to have a bigger issue. The dealer is taking the car tonight and said when they receive the car they "put in an SD card that activates the settings." I'm guessing this is their solution to saving the settings outside of the ROM where the defaults are stored. All that said I also see mystery residue on the battery, I thinks it may be outgassing which is a sign it's overcharging. Though my dealer has seen this issue nobody on this forum seems to so I guess this is just kind of a record in case somebody eventually does. Click to expand...

And you came to this conclusion how??? Click to expand...

That your alternator is overcharging your battery.  

Well I went to the dealership there's no SD card in this radio that's only navigation radios. There is however a big ass shipping fuse right next to where your left knee is when you're sitting in the driver's seat. Mine was loose.  

Well first off it wasn't a conclusion it was a hypothesis. and second it's well known that if a normal battery is out guessing it is being overcharged or is in of itself bad. However the dealer told me its a deep cycle style battery and that those caps come off so you can add water. We had boats when I was a kid so I'm somewhat familiar with them but not really.  

That was supposed to say outgassing but my browser is not working right and won't let me edit my post.  

I also am having the same problem with my Altima 2013 model where the Trip odometer and menu resets back to default for past few months. In some times the car won't start, the break pedal will not depress and car dash board lights up and starter tries to turn over but fails within a second or two. When the car wouldn't start (3 times so far) I looked at the manual, the key fob section shows a sequence to follow when it finally started. Tried both key fob's with fairly new batteries installed too. Why did I mentioned the car not starting with the menu/trip odometer reset is that I read various posts about people jump starting car battery which also started the car. My last visit (6 months ago ) to the dealer they did clean the battery and cables, not sure if the menu and trip reset to default settings and car not starting some times are related. Brought it to the dealer but they could not do much because there were no dashboard warning lights and I didn't want to pay for diagnostics if they might not find anything as some other posts I've read stated. I'll be bring it back to dealer to test the battery besides a recall for special hood latch because of factory auto start in the car, i'm not sure why they need a special hood latch because of auto start. I'll also check on the fuse if it is loose just in case as posted here, too many variables. Update: Went to dealer to check car not starting problem, they found a problem with the battery. I will have to wait for a few months to see if this resolves the issue.  

This is exactly what my Altima is doing now. Did you ever find the problem?  

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This is an intermittent problem from day one that i bought my jeep in november.With the soft top when i first bought it, randomly, but only upon key offs, my trip meter would reset itself. Then i bought a hard top for winter and the issue went away entirely. A week ago i pulled the hard top off and put my soft top back on and i have the same issue, only this time far more frequent then when i first bought the jeep. I obviously know the top isn't causing the issue, and seems like I have a bad ground somewhere that may be finding its way through the softop hardware. My question does anyone have any ideas of where to start? Chasing electrical issues is my nightmare.  

I had this problem. Turned out my battery was going bad. I replaced my battery and it fixed a whole slew of electrical problems my jeep was having.  

i questioned the battery as it has an 11/08 sticker on it, but still have to put a meter on it, but what made me think that wasnt the issue is that with the hard top on i never had the issue, i pulled the hard top off to reseal it mid winter, upon pulling the top, trip meter reset itself, then put the top back on and didn't have the issue again until i pulled it off and switched to the soft top. This made me think it was a ground issue, but i do have some other electrical "quirks". 1. Trip meter randomly resetting 2. Before replacing the factory radio, with an aftermarket head unit it was randomly clicking like crazy. 3. Randomly the passenger airbag light in the center console flickers on and off with the key in the on position where the light should not be illuminated. 4. Sometimes when I put the interior light on with the turn stalk switch, when i roll it back one position to shut it, it doesn't go off, i have to roll it back all the way beyond the off position. (That's a brand new oem switch) 5. Long cranks before cold starting in warm weather and on warm starts all the time. It cranks for a while before it fires, and smells very rich once it does. I've changed the coil, plugs, fpr none of which solved that problem. But the battery seems strong on those cranks and is reading right around 12 v on the cluster during crank.  

I will suggest that you first disconnect the battery and go thru EVERY connection, take them apart and clean them good, put some no-Ox grease on them and put it back together and see how it goes. You could have a loose connection, bad wire etc. and this will help. A LOT! No-Ox grease will stop the corrosion on the battery terminals and other connections.  

Resetting of the trip meter means the cluster is loosing the constant 12V supply. This is either due to a flaky connection somewhere, either a bad crimp (possibly inside the PDC at the fuse terminal), or possibly a bad battery that has enough juice to start the engine but drops low enough before the alternator kicks in for the cluster to reset. The constant 12V supply is the same one that keeps radio memory and supplies the courtesy/dome/under hood lamps.  

Most likely you are losing 12v supply to the instrument cluster somehow. When you swapped your tops I assume you had the connector for the hard top connected? Perhaps something is shorting there causing your voltage to sag low enough to reset the trip meter.  

I'm sensing i have a bad battery, Just went out to start it had the long crank and almost instantly it was at 10 volts, fired up no problem, crank seems strong but its suspect. the battery is dated 11/08 so i'm gonna change it and see what happens. As far as the hardtop, i actually do not have the hard top wiring harness. Also upon starting it today i got two codes that i haven't seen since i first bought it, p1486 and p0306. Its just so strange, how both of these issues were gone the entire winter with the hard top on, i put the soft top on and they are right back.  

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How to Reset Trip Meter on Mitsubishi Outlander

Mitsubishi Outlander is a reliable SUV that you can count on for your everyday needs. However, like all vehicles, it may experience some glitches from time to time. If you need to reset the trip meter on your Mitsubishi Outlander, don’t worry – it’s a relatively simple process. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the steps necessary to reset the trip meter on your Outlander.

I hope you find this information helpful!

What is a trip meter and what does it do?

A trip meter is a device that measures the distance traveled by a vehicle. It can be reset to zero at any time, which allows you to track the distance traveled over a specific period of time. This information can be useful for keeping track of your mileage for business or personal purposes.

If you need to reset the trip meter on your Outlander, follow these steps:

1. Start the engine and let it idle for a few minutes.

2. Locate the “ multi-information meter switch/ trip ” button on the instrument panel. This button is usually located to the left of the steering wheel.

3. Press and hold the “ Trip ” button for three seconds.

That’s it! The trip meter will reset to zero and begin measuring distance from that point.

What to do if the trip meter resets itself while you’re driving

If the trip meter resets itself while you’re driving, it’s likely due to a glitch in the system. However, don’t worry – this is usually a minor issue that can be easily fixed. If you experience this problem, try to reset the trip meter again following the steps above. If the problem persists, contact a Mitsubishi dealer or service center for assistance.

How to keep track of your mileage with the trip meter

There are a few different ways to keep track of your mileage using the trip meter. One way is to reset the trip meter at the beginning of each day, week, or month. This will give you a good idea of how many miles you’ve driven over that period of time. Alternatively, you can reset the trip meter every time you fill up your gas tank. This method is useful for tracking your mileage and fuel efficiency.

Tips for driving more efficiently to save money on gas

If you’re looking to save money on gas, there are a few things you can do to drive more efficiently.

✅ Make sure your tires are inflated to the proper pressure. This can help you improve your gas mileage by up to 3%.

✅ Avoid excessive idling. If you’re going to be stopped for more than 30 seconds, it’s better to turn off your engine.

✅ Drive at a consistent speed and avoid sudden acceleration or braking. This can help you save fuel and improve your safety on the road.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How often should I reset my trip meter?

A: There’s no need to reset your trip meter every time you drive – you can do it as often or as little as you like. However, resetting the trip meter regularly can be helpful for tracking your mileage over time.

Q: Why would I need to reset my trip meter?

A: There are a few reasons why you might need to reset your trip meter. Maybe you’re tracking your mileage for business purposes, or maybe you want to see how far you’ve driven over a certain period of time. Resetting the trip meter can give you this information.

Q: How do I know if my Outlander has a trip meter?

A : Most Outlander models come with a trip meter as standard equipment. However, if you’re not sure whether your Outlander has one, you can check the owner’s manual or contact a Mitsubishi dealer for assistance.

Q: Where is Mitsubishi outlander multi-information display?

A: The multi-information display (MID) on the Mitsubishi Outlander is located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel .

Q: How do I know if my Outlander has a gas trip computer?

A: Most Outlander models come with a gas trip computer as standard equipment. However, if you’re not sure whether your Outlander has one, you can check the owner’s manual or contact a Mitsubishi dealer for assistance.

In conclusion, the trip meter on your Outlander is a helpful tool for tracking your mileage over time. If you need to reset the trip meter, simply follow the steps outlined in this article. And, if you’re looking to save money on gas, try driving more efficiently by following the tips listed above.

Thanks for reading!

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Trip computer reset itself on hybrid Auris

By Kitko, August 28, 2017 in Auris Club

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Hello there,

yesterday, I switched on the car to find the trip computer reset - that also reset overal mileage to 99 l/100 km. It was the second time that happened. It was always after a Garmin satnav was used the previous day - but I'm using it all the time and only experienced that reset on those two occassions.

Has anyone experienced an auto reset?

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On 8/28/2017 at 6:49 AM, Kitko said: Hello there, yesterday, I switched on the car to find the trip computer reset - that also reset overal mileage to 99 l/100 km. It was the second time that happened. It was always after a Garmin satnav was used the previous day - but I'm using it all the time and only experienced that reset on those two occassions. Has anyone experienced an auto reset? thanks

Hi, bit of a late reply this, but I'm getting similar behaviours with my Auris Excel Hybrid (late 2015) which I've owned since February 2017.  Three times in the last couple of months I have found that the Trip A, Trip B and MPG readings have reset themselves, and for no apparent reason.  I always reset the Trip A and MPG readings each time I refuel, but I don't normally reset Trip B unless it's for a particular reason.  Last week, after a round trip of 120 miles, I found that the three readings had reset themselves because both Trip readings were showing single figures and the MPG reading was suddenly a lot lower than it had been.  It's not a major problem of course, but it's very annoying.  I was wondering if there's a sequence of button-pushes that can be used to do a 'reset all' that I might have accidentally used, but it's strange that it hadn't happened before two months ago but has since happened three times!  It would be good if we can have a comment from Toyota about this, if someone there is reading this...

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25 minutes ago, Sir Jestalot said: It would be good if we can have a comment from Toyota about this, if someone there is reading this...

The Club is independent of Toyota, and even if Toyota were to visit these forums, they won't reply directly to any topics. We do have a moderator who works for a dealer, and a dealer who sponsors the club, so perhaps, if they see this, they may reply.

1 hour ago, FROSTYBALLS said: The Club is independent of Toyota, and even if Toyota were to visit these forums, they won't reply directly to any topics. We do have a moderator who works for a dealer, and a dealer who sponsors the club, so perhaps, if they see this, they may reply.

Thanks for that.   I did wonder if they'd ever see it.   I live very near my Toyota dealer so I might as well drop by and ask them.  I also want to ask them about (a) getting some brighter main beam headlights (mine aren't all that good) , and (b) getting a replacement horn, as the one fitted as standard on the Auris sounds extremely weedy!

I'll report back to the forum with their answer to the trip reset issue.

Think your Auris will use HIR2 bulbs , which produce both the dipped beam and the main beam. 

The choice of road legal HIR2 upgrade bulbs is limited at present to either Osram Cool Blue Intense +20% brighter or Toyota Optiwhite +60% brighter - 

The cost of the Osrams are around £66 a pair, the Optiwhites (made by Philips) £48.77, less any discount you may get from your dealer.

2 hours ago, FROSTYBALLS said: Think your Auris will use HIR2 bulbs, which produce both the dipped beam and the main beam.  The choice of road legal HIR2 upgrade bulbs is limited at present to either Osram Cool Blue Intense +20% brighter or Toyota Optiwhite +60% brighter - The cost of the Osrams are around £66 a pair, the Optiwhites (made by Philips) £48.77, less any discount you may get from your dealer.  

Thanks for that info.   I was aware of the Optiwhites.  I'll visit my Toyota dealer tomorrow.  I had quite a long late-night journey last weekend which involved quite long stretches of main beam illumination, and I was struck by just how poor the standard bulbs are.  The dip beams are OK.

3 hours ago, Sir Jestalot said: I did wonder if they'd ever see it. 

You can raise it directly with Toyota customer service if you want. [email protected]

Had same thing happen, mileage was 99l/100, but odo A, and B did not reset.

Elapsed time was 2 hrs, but it's quite possible that it reached 99, and went back around. I'd say just a glitch, ignore it.

16 minutes ago, furtula said: Had same thing happen, mileage was 99l/100, but odo A, and B did not reset. Elapsed time was 2 hrs, but it's quite possible that it reached 99, and went back around. I'd say just a glitch, ignore it.

Thanks, but No, the trip meters will count up to 9999 (or more?) if you let them (except when they reset themselves :-)   My Trip B - which I rarely use - would go up to about 2000 miles before I thought of resetting it.  This self-reset has happened too many times recently to be a glitch, so I don't want to ignore it.

I've also got a 65 plated Excel and the same thing has happened to me on many occasions.

Yes, its very annoying, and I have not been able to identify a pattern.

On 12/28/2017 at 12:02 PM, Sir Jestalot said: Thanks for that.   I did wonder if they'd ever see it.   I live very near my Toyota dealer so I might as well drop by and ask them.  I also want to ask them about (a) getting some brighter main beam headlights (mine aren't all that good) , and (b) getting a replacement horn, as the one fitted as standard on the Auris sounds extremely weedy! I'll report back to the forum with their answer to the trip reset issue.

I called in at my local Toyota dealers on Friday, and asked not only about the trip reset issue, but also about the possibility of fitting replacement brighter main beam bulbs and a louder horn to replace the pathetic standard horn.   The man didn't have an answer to the trip reset issue except to say that maybe the 12v Battery may have discharged (which seems very unlikely to me because I'd not noticed any related problems) but said they'd "look into it" (whatever that means!) when I brought the car in for its service (due in late February).  I asked if there was a button sequence which acted as a "reset all" and which I might have used accidentally, but he didn't seem aware of any.

With regard to the main headlamp bulb and the horn, he said that they'd be reluctant to install any nonstandard equipment themselves just in case it gave rise to an issue over which they could be held liable, and if I tried fitting them myself or used another supplier, it would void my warranty if anything went wrong as a result.   So, a bit of a Catch 22 situation there!   Do I risk voiding the warranty, or wait another three years and put up with these shortcomings until the warranty expires?   I might still be able to persuade them to fit new bulbs , and perhaps maybe also a new horn if I can convince them it's a road safety issue. I'd be interested to hear what members of the forum think...

I did also ask about the engine oil, and whether issues might arise with condensation as a result of the engine oil rarely reaching what I'd call "working temperature" because of the characteristic frequent stop-start operation in the Hybrid and the fact that I don't make too many lengthy journeys these days.   The man said that they'd never had any issues arising from this, and the Hybrid has been around for ten years, so it seems like I'm worrying unduly.

Obviously if third party accessories are fitted (eg a replacement horn) the accessory would be covered under the third party manufacturer's warranty rather than the Toyota new car warranty, and the associated connection would be covered by whoever did the fitting. As a Toyota dealer and as a separate business, it is their decision whether they would want to be involved, and, by the sound of it, they don't.

As regards the headlight bulbs , as per my earlier post below, the Toyota Optiwhite bulbs are available from Toyota dealers. These would carry their own Toyota warranty, and wouldn't be an issue if you wanted Optiwhites supplied and fitted by your dealer or another Toyoita dealer. Third party bulbs (eg Osrams) would be covered by the paragraph above.

As regards oil, I've had two petrol Auris from new, both with stop/start systems, and used in city driving (Birmingham), and didn't have any issue with condensation over a seven year period. Both used the same grade oil as hybrids.

On 28/12/2017 at 12:22 PM, FROSTYBALLS said: Think your Auris will use HIR2 bulbs, which produce both the dipped beam and the main beam.  The choice of road legal HIR2 upgrade bulbs is limited at present to either Osram Cool Blue Intense +20% brighter or Toyota Optiwhite +60% brighter -  The cost of the Osrams are around £66 a pair, the Optiwhites (made by Philips) £48.77, less any discount you may get from your dealer.

16 minutes ago, FROSTYBALLS said: Obviously if third party accessories are fitted (eg a replacement horn) the accessory would be covered under the third party manufacturer's warranty rather than the Toyota new car warranty, and the associated connection would be covered by whoever did the fitting. As a Toyota dealer and as a separate business, it is their decision whether they would want to be involved, and, by the sound of it, they don't. As regards the headlight bulbs, as per my earlier post below, the Toyota Optiwhite bulbs are available from Toyota dealers. These would carry their own Toyota warranty, and wouldn't be an issue if you wanted Optiwhites supplied and fitted by your dealer or another Toyoita dealer. Third party bulbs (eg Osrams) would be covered by the paragraph above. As regards oil, I've had two petrol Auris from new, both with stop/start systems, and used in city driving (Birmingham), and didn't have any issue with condensation over a seven year period. Both used the same grade oil as hybrids.

Thanks for your input.  I did specifically mention the 'Optiwhite' bulbs to the man at the dealer but it sounded like he wasn't aware of them.  I think when I get it serviced I'll ask them to look for the specific part number, as you say it's on the Toyota parts list.   Thanks also for your comments regarding the engine oil, which is reassuring.  I used to change my engine oil twice a year to help avoid the possibility of oil contamination by moisture, but that was when DIY engine oil changes were easier :-)

The Optiwhites only became available in the last couple of months or so. The part number for a pair of the Optiwhite HIR2's is

90981-YZZDN.

Just had this mpg + trip A + trip B unexplained reset. Very annoying as I was just about to fill up and compare the onboard readout with the actual mpg! It's with the dealer at the moment and I've asked them to check it out as well. Also a 2015 Excel hybird Auris (facelift).

34 minutes ago, benjamino said: Just had this mpg + trip A + trip B unexplained reset. Very annoying as I was just about to fill up and compare the onboard readout with the actual mpg! It's with the dealer at the moment and I've asked them to check it out as well. Also a 2015 Excel hybird Auris (facelift).

Strangely enough, it's only happened to me once since my post here in December '17.  Will be interesting to know what your dealer has to say, though it sounds like one of those spurious things that 'just happens' and can't be replicated (and, of course, never happens when an expert takes a look at it).

No info from dealer unfortunately. If it happens again I'll book it in specifically or email Toyota about it. 

For me it was happening in winter months only, elapsed time and consumption was being reset. The culprit seems to be Battery which will need replacement soon, roughly on 40-50% of it's capacity now.

Warmer weather came, and the issue disappeared.

AFAIK this "feature" is present on all generations of auris in, it was discussed before, but no one gave any clear remedy. 

12 hours ago, furtula said: For me it was happening in winter months only, elapsed time and consumption was being reset. The culprit seems to be battery which will need replacement soon, roughly on 40-50% of it's capacity now.  

Presumably you mean the small, 12v Battery in the rear of the car?  I would expect this to last a lot longer than 2.5 years, especially as it isn't used for any heavy-duty work such as starting the engine.

It certainly wasn't cold yesterday when it happened to me. Interestingly it did happen after I stopped and started the car again. Sounds like it only happens when the car starts up. Find it hard to believe the 12v Battery is actually cutting out enough for it to wipe the memory. I wonder if there's any TSBs about the issue - none of my dealers read their TSBs so we'd have to check with TGB or wait for Devon Aygo to check for us!

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A few weeks ago, my trip odometer was reset a few time when I started my car. I figured it might have just been because it was so cold out, near 0 F. On my way home today, it reset while I was driving. Does anyone have an idea as to why this would happen? I have a 2005 Focus ZX4 and the speedo is a donor because I originally didn't have a Tach. Any thoughts are appreciated.  

umm you went more than 999 miles?  

haha, good theory, but I reset it after I get gas. And the focus isn't that efficient  

I had the exact same problem but it is an easy fix. I'm going to try to link the thread here on FF. If it doesn't work, just search for posts under my username. www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=188957 I've read that if you let it go it will get worse and eventually affect the whole cluster. Good luck.  

mine does the exact same thing...its so random when it does it tho sumtimes it'll do it twice a day sumetimes it'll go a month with out doing it its so random  

thanks for the help. I'll try to take the cluster out this weekend and see if I can find any corrosion. I wouldn't doubt it considering the condition it was in when I got it.  

Its gotta be Gremlins!!! Mine has never done that.. I swear those little guys exist at times! LOL.. Let us know what you find.  

Just to add to the discussion. Here is an image I found of the back of the focus instrument panel circuit board. You can see the corrosion and lackluster solder joints on this panel. This is not my panel but mine looked very similar (not as bad) before I used the circuit board cleaner and the toothbrush to clean it up. I tried to take a photo of mine but my digital camera would not focus on the board that close up even in macro mode. Here is the link to the photo: http://www.srcf.ucam.org/~mdc1003/BadConnection.jpg Clean that board and that tripmeter will work fine.  

Alright, I'm probably going to hit this later today, so I'll let you know what's happening, if I find any corrosion and what not.  

I got the tach out, but I didn't have the right torx bit to take the back plastic part off. I'll be going home for spring break and I plan on taking care of a few things on my car. I guess I'll just add this to the list.  

I had the back cover off the other day and it didn't seem like there was much corrosion. There were a few spots that I sprayed and wiped off with a Q-tip. I put it all back together and the past two days I didn't have any problems. I'll let you know if it fixed it!  

Glad to hear it. Mine is still going strong and hasn't reset itself yet. Good luck and hopefully that took care of our problems.  

okay, so I went through a whole gas tank with no problems. I reset it when I filled up my tank and today, over the course of no more than 4 miles on 2 different trips, it reset itself at least 3 times. Is it possible that I did something when I manually reset it? I just don't get it!  

Did you take the needles and the gauge face off and clean the reset button area on the front of the circuit board? The back of the circuit board had some mild corrosion, but the front of the board with all the resistors and chips was relatively clean except right around the trip reset button. It was dusty and I sprayed it and brushed it and pushed the button a few times to make sure it wasn't sticking. You said you used a Qtip, you really should use a tooth brush and electronic cleaner on the back of the circuit board -especially on any areas of corrosion as minor as they may be. Let me guess, was it rainy and wet when it started acting up again? I really think you just need to clean it more thoroughly. Mine still works fine but I don't know if it is a permanent fix.  

Okay, I'll look into the right way to take the gauge face off because I didn't clean behind that. I was honestly afraid of breaking the needles and I wasn't sure if they would just pull off. I guess it was rainy earlier today, but even after it got "nicer" out it still did it. I'll pick up a crappy toothbrush to use, too, and dedicate it to car stuff.[thumb]  

Make sure you mark the needles position on the gauge face with masking tape or take a digital picture of where the needles are before removing them. I removed mine by using 2 spoons and prying up from both sides and they popped right off.  

^^ Thanks for the reminder, and the advice. I think I read somewhere where someone used two butter knives. Apparently silverware is good for car repair.  

if u find a solution let me know, i have the same problem.  

So for this repair I need two spoons or two butter knives and my wife's tooth brush...got it. I get the feeling that this one might piss her off J  

Okay, I spent 3 hours on Sunday taking apart my cluster and attempting to clear it of any corrosion I could see. I put it back in and it's no closer to being fixed than it was before. I'm starting to consider the idea that my battery is going bad, as I've read elsewhere that the trip odometer is one of those things that gets cut when the battery voltage is low. I've been thinking I might need a new battery soon anyhow. Been having some hard starts, especially since winter which had a few pretty bad days this year.  

Sorry I sent you on a wild goose chase. The solution worked so well for me (and many others on the web) that I thought you surely had the same problem. If you can't get it sorted, used clusters aren't very expensive and maybe you can find one with a few more miles than yours and then swap them out when you reach the correct mileage. I've thought about swapping my cluster because mine doesn't have a tach (probably the only manual tranny car I've seen without a tach). But so far the fix is working for me. Good luck chasing those gremlins, I know they can drive you crazy.  

No worries, I'll just keep trying to figure this out. I have considered getting a new cluster, but I'll probably try several things before that. I'll get those gremlins sooner or later.  

This fix worked great for me. The corrosion was concentrated near the connector. I removed it with a little acetone and a tooth brush. Before the fix, I couldn't make it 100 miles before it would reset. Now it is no problem to go the full tank. Thanks for tip! Mark  

I recently reset the tripodometer on my newly acquired 2005 Focus after filling the gas tank after it would reset itself every time I shut the car off, I found pressing the reset button a few times took care of the problem and its now working correctly again. Try this method before removing the entire cluster  

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By Grant31781 , February 5, 2023 in 250-530 EXC-F/XCF-W/XCR-W

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On today's ride the trip meter reset itself a couple of times.  The display appears to be working fine other than the random trip resets. When it comes on it, briefly shows the wheel size number and then goes to the trip meter I have it set on. When I notice the issue, the display was no longer set to the trip meter. It had gone to the odometer and when I went to both trip meters, they had been reset. 

When it was cold out a few weeks ago, I saw the battery code r04 briefly flash. I would think the battery would not need to be replaced since its only 2 years old with low miles/ hours.

I saw where Spud had posted about adding a 20 thousands shim to the battery as a possible fix. I wasn't sure if this applied to this year bike.  Would that be something like a shim cut from a drink can?

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42 minutes ago, Grant31781 said: On today's ride the trip meter reset itself a couple of times.  The display appears to be working fine other than the random trip resets. When it comes on it, briefly shows the wheel size number and then goes to the trip meter I have it set on. When I notice the issue, the display was no longer set to the trip meter. It had gone to the odometer and when I went to both trip meters, they had been reset.  When it was cold out a few weeks ago, I saw the battery code r04 briefly flash. I would think the battery would not need to be replaced since its only 2 years old with low miles/ hours.   I saw where Spud had posted about adding a 20 thousands shim to the battery as a possible fix. I wasn't sure if this applied to this year bike.  Would that be something like a shim cut from a drink can?

You dont want a conductive shim, but at 2 year the battery is likey done , or dont expect much more.

1 hour ago, Spud786 said: You dont want a conductive shim, but at 2 year the battery is likey done , or dont expect much more.

The card board a new battery comes in, will work as a shim if needed.

I had to shim the battery on my 2018. Original battery still working. 

16 hours ago, Grant31781 said: I saw where Spud had posted about adding a 20 thousands shim to the battery as a possible fix. I wasn't sure if this applied to this year bike.  Would that be something like a shim cut from a drink can?

I never thought of a shim, but that sounds like a good idea. However, .020" sounds a little thick for something that almost works without it. I might just go with a piece of electrical tape on the positive side of the battery. Contact with the positive terminal occurs on the side, so tape won't break the connection.

I get 6mo out of batteries in KTM units. Huskies go about 2 years. 

If this battery dies completely, how does the display retain the odometer and hours?

1 hour ago, Grant31781 said: If this battery dies completely, how does the display retain the odometer and hours?

Different types of memory. Permanent type cannot be reset and doesn't require power to maintain data (odometer, hours). Temporary, used for trip odometer/lap timer/etc, is volatile and requires power to maintain bit position. 

The speedos are identical from 2015 to 2023

.20thousanths plastic shim stock is about max you can get away with, its not failed me fixing 2 differnt speedos of mine.

the battery cardboard is not as thick , but might be enough to prevent a contact issue.  I can just say with .20thousanths, there will be no contact issue.

2 hours ago, nots0much said: Different types of memory. Permanent type cannot be reset and doesn't require power to maintain data (odometer, hours). Temporary, used for trip odometer/lap timer/etc, is volatile and requires power to maintain bit position. 

It wont lose hours changing the battery  or miles,  everything else lost

I found one of my speedos to have contacts that needed cleaning.  I used a pencil eraser and then coated with some dielectric grease and a new battery.  Have not used a spacer on any of my 8 bikes(4 prior and 4 current).

Two pieces of the side wall of a 20 ounce mountain dew bottle are exactly .020. I didn't have any issues closing it up. The old battery was 2.8 volts at 65 degrees so I am guess when it was cold it had more drop triggering the low batt code.

58 minutes ago, Grant31781 said: Two pieces of the side wall of a 20 ounce mountain dew bottle are exactly .020. I didn't have any issues closing it up. The old battery was 2.8 volts at 65 degrees so I am guess when it was cold it had more drop triggering the low batt code.

ideally they will show 3.10v new,  or some where close to that, never seen one that hadnt already been replaced around 3.0v flat.

Cant recall my last battery change, but the battery plus chinese ones arent that great, order online a Real Brand, never seen them locally.

I bought a Energizer one. It is 3.25 volts.

13 minutes ago, Grant31781 said: I bought a Energizer one. It is 3.25 volts.

That sounds very good

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so my trip meter keeps resetting itself every time i turn the truck off. i'm guessing its a lose/bad ground connection somewhere? if anyone has had this same problem, what was the fix for it?  

MAWNSTAH said: so my trip meter keeps resetting itself every time i turn the truck off. i'm guessing its a lose/bad ground connection somewhere? ... Click to expand...

I put a new battery and starter. checked all those connections and they are tight. checked all the fuses and they are good. onlything i can think of is a loose connection somewhere in the engine bay?  

Don't have any other specific suggestions - electrical problems can be very vexing to find. Checking the basics is always the first step. For example, there are 2-3 grounds just off the main NEGATIVE battery cable (cannot remember the exact count). One under the battery tray on the radiator support, one on the fender (inside the engine bay) just behind the radiator and to the left of the battery tray, etc. There are probably a dozen grounds total in the engine bay alone. On an old vehicle, these can corrode and lose a good solid electrical connection. Its impossible to say if a bad ground is the problem. As for a *new* battery, it can be more than 1-year old from the dealer, unless you check the date code, and it can be weak or even defective as new - again, any battery must be verified as "good" by testing it - see my thread on HOW TO BUY A GOOD BATTERY. In other words, at this point, you may be facing a rather long and tedious time finding your problem. At best, I can only guess that something is causing a voltage *spike* that resets the trip meter, or else a voltage *drop* that causes ECM problems. Specifically, does the trip reset during or after starting the engine? does the problem happen every time? any specific conditions? etc. Try to analyze the conditions of the situation as best you can. In my own case, because of a weak battery and very cold weather, during starting the voltage would drop so low, that the ECM would reset the trip meter, and also cause other strange electrical problems. Recharging the battery resolved the problem. Have you verified that the alternator is charging at the specified rate of 14.0 - 14.4 volts?? Yes, I have had more than one electrical problem with this S10. But I at least would be very interested in what you eventually find to be the problem, as these kinds of problems, while frustrating, are interesting in terms of analyzing a problem that I myself might face inthe future. Please report back when you find the answer. Good luck.  

yes the battery isn't very old. think was may 2013? and when the truck is running it stays at an even 14v. and it happens every time, when i turn on the truck the reset is always at 0. when its running and driving it works as it should. but when you turn the truck off and then it back on its always reset to 0.  

When starting, does the voltage drop below 9.8volts? method of testing is described here: LOAD TEST: perform your own test http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f62/diy-how-to-buy-a-good-battery-518687/#post8185888 If yes, then the voltage is falling low enough to reset the trip meter, because of low voltage to the ECM. Here are some reasons why: 1) internal short inside the battery, which occurs only during a high load, like starting the engine 2) failing starter is pulling too much power 3) corroded battery cables on the starter, or the cable connection is loose.  

What does the voltmeter on the IP say with the key in RUN (engine off)? It should read battery voltage. Do other electrics work with the key off? Such as the dome light, and the power outlets? Will the radio work for 20 minutes after turning the key off (but not opening either door) as it should?  

the dome light, and radio work when the key is out till you open a door.  

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Odometer (Not Trip-meter) resets itself

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UPDATED: Odometer (Not Trip-meter) resets itself Yep, every 2.5 miles my odometer resets itself from 323 to 320. It clicks over to 321 in ~.1 miles, counts normally up to 323 and then resets back to 320 again. The car is less than 2 weeks old and everything else is working fine. I noticed this after my first fill up when I reset the trip-meter for MPG monitoring. Since then I have driven about 60 miles with the stupid thing hiccuping again and again. (and again and again and.....) I have turned the car off and on several times, but the cycle keeps repeating. Any suggestions before I (shudder) call the dealer. Any recommendations for warranty service on Long Island? I bought the car at Donaldsons, but I'm certainly not married to them. Thanks in advance for any help. Update 3: Problem fixed under warranty. Read post below.  

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Maybe the car is in 'Transport mode'. Take it to the dealer and have them fix it. When they do the PDI, they are supposed to do this. (Pre Delivery Inspection?) Bill  

Oh, well. I was hoping there was a trick that someone here might have known, since a trip to the dealer isn't going to be possible for at least a week. Thanks for the quick reply!  

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guess your warranty will last forever !  

JASONP said: guess your warranty will last forever ! Click to expand...

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For all of us, you just gotta run for awhile to see if the system corrects itself. Inquiring minds want to know! I'd be interested to know if a VCDS scan will read the same mileage as the main odo or an actual distance that might be elsewhere in the ECU or Instrument Cluster  

Mr. Timewise said: For all of us, you just gotta run for awhile to see if the system corrects itself. Inquiring minds want to know! I'd be interested to know if a VCDS scan will read the same mileage as the main odo or an actual distance that might be elsewhere in the ECU or Instrument Cluster Click to expand...

that's one I haven't heard before , interested to see what happens.  

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now this is an interesting one...wish I had something for ya  

One of my friends that has a A4 has told me that it keeps resetting to 170k . Every time he hits 179k it drops back down to 170,000 . I think it has done it like 6 or 7 times at this point . I wonder if the ECU is keeping track of the real miles ????????????? Is there anyway to tell on a A4 body car ???????  

Update 2 Finally had a day off where I could get the car to the dealership. Overall, not a bad experience. Less than 2 hours from sign-in to drive out. End result: They are ordering a new instrument cluster. It will be in sometime early next week and I'll have to take the car back in to have it replaced.  

The entire instrument cluster...gauges and all...is replaced. The cluster has one electrical connector and two screws which hold it in place. The physical exchange of a cluster takes two minutes. The computerized automatic reprogramming of the electronics which "adapts" the immobilizer to the ECU and the mating of the car keys to the immobilizer takes about 7 minutes.  

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Agontyr said: Dealership ended up replacing the entire instrument cluster. Gives me a pretty good feeling about the dealership but not-so-much about the car. The odometer now tracks correctly, but has the wrong mileage on it. Odd considering the service interval counter reads 9,000 miles until service even though the broken odometer only indicated 323. Something in the car is counting correctly, but it didn't tell the odometer when they replaced it. This is only an issue if I sell the car since I will have to check the box on the title that says the odometer is incorrect and I don't know the actual mileage. Yeah, it's only ~700 miles, but it's still a red flag for some people. I guess I'll just have to keep it forever Click to expand...

In some states, a label with the date of odo swap and pertaining info will have to be pasted in the drivers doorjamb. About 7 years back, I bought 1995 Honda Accord that had only about 3600 miles on the odo. The car had a label on the doorjamb with the mileage at the time of replacement and the signature of the authorized person at that shop that replaced and all that good stuff.  

I am going through the same exact issue with my 2011 sportwagen. Odometer read 13737, 38, 39, 40, 37, 38.......... So there replacing insterment cluster. I also had a problem with the imobileizer, where the car wouldnt start. And my odometer stopped working shortly after they fixed it. dealership says this wont affect value, and being a lease i will not have any problem trading it in. I call BS. I intended on buying the car, but why should I pay full price let alone want a car thats value is reduced due to mileage unknown? Since VW wont stand behind there product, does anyone know if there is a class action lawsuit about the issues?  

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I have noticed that Trip A is resetting itself at times when I have not refueled. I have not been able to determine any kind of common theme, but it usually happens before Trip A reaches 190 miles. I wonder if when the engine starts up and the fuel system pressurizes, it maybe notices that the fuel level has changed and it resets Trip A? It does not happen when the fuel door is opened or the cap is removed, so that can be ruled out. For now, I've set it to reset manually. But it would be nice to get this working properly. Has anyone else seen this and/or fixed it?  

I thought it's just me. The first two times it happened, I thought I manually reset it by accident. Another time it happened was when my wife is driving it. But I only confirmed that it's doing it on it's own recently, as I'm sure I didn't do anything. Very random and no pattern that I can recall. It happened when it's over 200, as well as even if it's low. Could be about pressure (leaky cap?), faulty sensor, or buggy programming. Might be exclusive to the 2012, we need to report this.  

AlphaOne said: I thought it's just me. The first two times it happened, I thought I manually reset it by accident. Another time it happened was when my wife is driving it. But I only confirmed that it's doing it on it's own recently, as I'm sure I didn't do anything. Very random and no pattern that I can recall. It happened when it's over 200, as well as even if it's low. Could be about pressure (leaky cap?), faulty sensor, or buggy programming. Might be exclusive to the 2012, we need to report this. Click to expand...

AlphaOne said: I better go back and RTFM, there might be something we're missing. Click to expand...

It can be programmed to reset after every fuel up or programmed to remain running up. Check page 90 of the 2012 Owner's Manual. If it's random then there might be an issue.  

Ditto . . . Same for me, random resets. Will be interesting to see if there is a solution out there.  

The 2012 EX-L w. NAV has the opposite problem, it won't reset properly. When you use the NAV screen to reset trip A, it doesn't correctly move the trip A data down to the history lines. It just fills the history line with "0". EX-L+NAV doesn't have the option to auto-reset tripp A on refuel. I talked to the dealer about a month ago and they were pretty clueless.  

I've found that after re-fueling, when starting the car but leaving it in park and immediately resetting Trip A will move the data down to the history line. It seems to be finicky in that if any other sequence is attempted, the data goes to 0. I'm disappointed with this type of data retention as I want other data like what is found in the non Nav EX-L...elapsed time, average speed, plus est time to destination, all like you'd find in a handheld GPS.  

Also has happened to me several times. Not in the last few fill-ups though. Keeping an eye on it though.  

Brought the Pilot to the dealer last weekend and I reported that the Trip A info resets by itself. They're not seeing any bulletins related to the issue. So the best they can do is post a report, and see if it's a common issue. They want a separate appointment just to check it out. So if time permits, I'll bring it in again for another appointment. Once I got the vehicle back ... lo and behold, Trip A is back to zero. I'm sure they didn't do anything (or have any reason) to manually reset it. They did change the view of the MID though to show the total mileage, which is a standard procedure every service.  

Happened twice today within 10 miles. The tank was about half full. Both times it was after entering a driveway where the vehicle rocked side-to-side a bit.  

Same thing here on my 2012 Touring. I thought I'd done something but have noticed this at least two times. Sent from my Autoguide iPad app  

Bump...this is issue is driving me crazy. I have yet to make it through a full tank without it resetting at least once all on its own. Any additional insight from anyone? Thanks!  

Oh man, this brings back memories. Luckily my Pilot has not had this problem, but my MDX did the random reset thing for 8 years. It was never resolved. My MDX would randomly reset even if I had it set to manual. It drove me nuts.  

Trip A Odometer Random Resets 2012 Pilot My 2012 Honda Pilot Touring started doing the random resets about a month after I purchased my vehicle. Since last August I have been in contact with the dealership and Honda Cooperate with no fix. I have even had the district manager out to look at my car. Honda's resolution to this situation is I can either use trip B or switch or to manual reset with fill up. To me this is not acceptable, I paid for this option to work correctly and it doesn't. I have reported this to the BBB and I encourage others to do the same.  

The History just does not work for me. Tried the 'Keep it in park, reset thing' and it still cleared the history instead of moving it down on the list. :O  

Did anyone got a fix on this? I've set my Trip A meter to manual, and never reset by itself. But I'm tired of doing the manual reset every refuel. So I set it back to "refuel", and it still doing the intermittent reset by itself. I reported it back to the (another) dealership when I took it for service (A123). I asked that they check it out as I'm tired of this issue still happening. After a long conversation, they finally asked the Honda tech line, only to ask me if it's happening while in manual reset. Of course I already tested this one. They said they will relay the information to Honda. We'll see what the next step will be. Using the Trip B meter or have it set to manual is not acceptable.  

Have any of you ever had an issue with your batteries? As I've posted before, I'm on my third battery from Honda in an 09 Touring. Every time I started having an issue with the battery draining and becoming weak, the Trip A would reset. Any chance you have a bad connection or that your battery is weak?  

Well, I actually am now able to get a history by just making sure I do a manual reset quickly enough after starting it. At least I have never had a random reset :O  

This may sound silly, but in my 2014 Civic, trip A resets anytime I open the fuel door. Could it be something as simple as a sticky sensor on the fuel door? You hit a bump and sensor thinks the fuel door was briefly opened, causing the trip reset???  

... Could be. :8: I would say turn off the auto reset and check if it does it ever again.  

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On the RadCity, the meter's trip odometer resets each time it's powered down. And it powers down automatically after like 15 minutes of inactivity. This is very frustrating. If you stop to rest or grab a bite to eat, you lose your trip distance! Does anyone else have this problem? Is there a fix? I know the meter has a Settings mode. But I don't see a setting to change this. I read somewhere that someone who had a Specialized ebike fixed the problem with a firmware upgrade of his meter's firmware. Does anyone know about that for the meter with the RadCity? Thanks!  

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That has always been the default settings on my two 2016 Radrovers and Radcity step-thru. I even had the old programming on the rovers that was set to mph cutoff at different PAS levels instead of watts per PAS now and it still had the same setting. One of my Radrovers the mph, trip computer data, and odometer stopped work (20 mph PAS motor cut-off still works) I ended up added a wired speedo to front tire just track my mph, odo, and trip data, Enkeeo wired bike computer, Amazon, $15: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071NVNXGS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 You might have to find an wired or wireless aux speedo track that data on a display or by bluetooth on your phone. Another free app I use is Endomondo. It uses my phone gps to track my trip data, it pauses at stops, stores the data for later review, and you can use it for bike, jogging, walking, training plans, etc... I stopped using it because it just ran the battery down pretty fast on my iphone because of the gps communications.  

Thanks. I actually have a bike computer on my old bike. So can easily transfer it to the RadCity. Just seems like such a stupid, ridiculous thing to have to do. I mean, who thought this was a good idea -- to lose your trip odometer count every time you stop for 15 minutes?? Absolutely crazy. Just really annoys me that I have to add another device to my handlebars just to have the trip distance, instead of them just having an on/off option for that feature in the one that comes with the bike. Sorry for griping. Also, the meter user's guide that came with the bike shows an option in settings to turn that off. But the options in the actual meter I have don't line up with the options in the manual. Go figure. Anyway, thanks for the reply.  

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mrgold35 said: That has always been the default settings on my two 2016 Radrovers and Radcity step-thru. I even had the old programming on the rovers that was set to mph cutoff at different PAS levels instead of watts per PAS now and it still had the same setting. One of my Radrovers the mph, trip computer data, and odometer stopped work (20 mph PAS motor cut-off still works) I ended up added a wired speedo to front tire just track my mph, odo, and trip data, Enkeeo wired bike computer, Amazon, $15: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071NVNXGS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 You might have to find an wired or wireless aux speedo track that data on a display or by bluetooth on your phone. Another free app I use is Endomondo. It uses my phone gps to track my trip data, it pauses at stops, stores the data for later review, and you can use it for bike, jogging, walking, training plans, etc... I stopped using it because it just ran the battery down pretty fast on my iphone because of the gps communications. Click to expand...

Enargins said: Thanks. I actually have a bike computer on my old bike. So can easily transfer it to the RadCity. Just seems like such a stupid, ridiculous thing to have to do. I mean, who thought this was a good idea -- to lose your trip odometer count every time you stop for 15 minutes?? Absolutely crazy. Just really annoys me that I have to add another device to my handlebars just to have the trip distance, instead of them just having an on/off option for that feature in the one that comes with the bike. Sorry for griping. Also, the meter user's guide that came with the bike shows an option in settings to turn that off. But the options in the actual meter I have don't line up with the options in the manual. Go figure. Anyway, thanks for the reply. Click to expand...

I think changing how the trip odometer gets reset is explained in the LCD Display Manual that should have been included with your bike. I have a 2018 RadRover and it's a completely separate manual from the Owner's Manual. I didn't pay much attention to that option since I'm fine with it resetting after each power down. I couldn't find a digital copy of the manual on Rad's site, but if you don't have a copy I can check that info for you when I get home later this evening and post it for you.  

fillerupmac said: Common problem. Hopefully it failed while in warranty? RPB sent me a new wheel. Al SChlafli Click to expand...

AHicks said: I didn't care for that auto reset "feature" either, and saw that mention of a way to avoid restarting the clock every time you turned the power off as well. Have you tried calling them out on it? Click to expand...

I went a different route and scrapped their entire system for another, because of that issue and several others. Click to expand...

Barry S said: I think changing how the trip odometer gets reset is explained in the LCD Display Manual that should have been included with your bike. I have a 2018 RadRover and it's a completely separate manual from the Owner's Manual. I didn't pay much attention to that option since I'm fine with it resetting after each power down. I couldn't find a digital copy of the manual on Rad's site, but if you don't have a copy I can check that info for you when I get home later this evening and post it for you. Click to expand...

No, I went with a complete aftermarket e-bike kit, that replaces pretty much the entire electrical on the bike - including the rear motor. The only thing I used over again was the battery. Still interested in what they tell you about that reset option though. If you know your bikes range in miles, and you stop for a break, unless you make a mental note you've lost your reference. And yes, I'll admit my cure for the issue was rather extreme, but the reset thing was just one of a list of things I wasn't happy with.  

Enargins said: So the "TC" option isn't available in the meter I have. Click to expand...

AHicks said: And yes, I'll admit my cure for the issue was rather extreme, but the reset thing was just one of a list of things I wasn't happy with. Click to expand...

You could also use one of the smart phone apps, like strava or map my ride. Course, there are pitfalls there too, smart phones are pretty expensive, and you have to remember to start the app. etc etc etc.  

Yeah, I have a smartphone app, called "Jog Tracker." Works pretty well. Use it when I go walking. Problem is, I always forget to stop it when I'm done! LOL But, yeah, that would work. Bit of a pain, tho. If I can't get this odo to change how it works, then I think I'll just take the 3rd party bike computer off my old bike and use that. Hate to use up handlebar real estate like that. But I think that would be the simplest solution. Works pretty well. Thanks for the thoughts.  

• Sep 4, 2018

Neat! I didn't know those things existed. Good to know that that's an option. Thanks!  

Apologies for the confusion, the odometer and timeout duration settings are not something that can be changed in the King-Meter display that our ebikes come equipped with. We do not have the ability to make changes to firmware or programming like this. The display does however store the remaining tenths of a mile before powering off, so to get a full trip distance on any ride to the nearest mile, you can check the original mileage, and subtract that from the final mileage. Anything more accurate than that, a GPS or cellphone app would be more accurate in logging distances. I know that many of our customers use a variety of different apps for logging their rides. There is an unofficial group of Rad Power Bikes owners that are very active on Facebook, which you can check out here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/radpowerowners/ . Again, they are unaffiliated, but many times they are able to give anecdotal advice about products that we are otherwise unable to test and officially recommend. Click to expand...

• Sep 5, 2018

I like to use my Garmin Edge 1000, it works great!  

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I track my rides with Strava on my phone. Took a while to get into the habit (started with trad bike before the Radcity) but it's working fairly well. They even have a category for e-bike ride, though the calories they say I've used are quite optimistic.  

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I don't know if anyone else happens to have this issue, but when I stop to get gas, I reset the trip meter so that I can watch my mileage. I drive to wherever my destination may be 5, 10, 15 miles. I turn the car off and it doesn't matter how long I let it sit, a few seconds or hours, when I turn it back on it resets itself. Sometimes it will do it twice, but never more than that. I'm not sure if anyone else's car does it, or if it does it when I have the odometer on but at this point I'm not sure my mileage is even correct. Any ideas for solutions? or why it would do this?  

trynot24getthis said: Sometimes it will do it twice, but never more than that. I'm not sure if anyone else's car does it, or if it does it when I have the odometer on but at this point I'm not sure my mileage is even correct. Any ideas for solutions? or why it would do this? Click to expand...

The one on my '06 GT does it, but just once in a while. It seems to happen if I fill up, reset the trip and park back at home with just a couple of miles on it. Like I said, just once in a while.  

trynot24getthis said: I don't know if anyone else happens to have this issue, but when I stop to get gas, I reset the trip meter so that I can watch my mileage. I drive to wherever my destination may be 5, 10, 15 miles. I turn the car off and it doesn't matter how long I let it sit, a few seconds or hours, when I turn it back on it resets itself. Click to expand...

goldenpony said: The one on my '06 GT does it, but just once in a while. It seems to happen if I fill up, reset the trip and park back at home with just a couple of miles on it. Like I said, just once in a while. Click to expand...

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OK, just got back from a 3000 mile trip on my 2010 Adventure. It was the first long trip I have taken with this bike since i got it in October. Over the course of the trip, the Trip Odometer #2 had reset itself 3 times. The first time I thought I might have accidentally reset it myself at a gas stop (I reset trip #1 at every fuel stop) but I know I didnt accidentally reset it 3 times. Has anyone else seen this problem? Not the worst thing but i do like to use it to keep track of overall miles on a trip or oil changes etc. Thanks, John

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The trip meters only has four digits so the most it reads is 999.9 miles (or km) before rolling back to 0.1 miles. It's quite irksome. Edit: I keep track of total miles on my smart phone for trips (started at: 25,500 etc) and record mainenance on the phone as well.

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jruh said: ↑ OK, just got back from a 3000 mile trip on my 2010 Adventure. It was the first long trip I have taken with this bike since i got it in October. Over the course of the trip, the Trip Odometer #2 had reset itself 3 times. The first time I thought I might have accidentally reset it myself at a gas stop (I reset trip #1 at every fuel stop) but I know I didnt accidentally reset it 3 times. Has anyone else seen this problem? Not the worst thing but i do like to use it to keep track of overall miles on a trip or oil changes etc. Thanks, John Click to expand...

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And if you are in Trip F mode, it will reset when the low fuel light comes on.

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I remember running into that issue in a car on a long trip. It took me a while to figure out that the trip meter only goes to 999.9, then wraps around to 000.0 afterward. I don't know why digital trip meters should wrap at 1000 miles, though. It's not like the analog versions that only have enough columns to go that far. It's stupid that car and motorcycle manufacturers arbitrarily limit them to just 1000.

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Are you loosing 12v power? If so the clock should be resetting too. I have had several bikes that the trip meter resets if you disconnect the battery,

DrKayak said: ↑ Are you loosing 12v power? If so the clock should be resetting too. I have had several bikes that the trip meter resets if you disconnect the battery, Click to expand...

TheMuffinMan said: ↑ The trip meters only has four digits so the most it reads is 999.9 miles (or km) before rolling back to 0.1 miles. It's quite irksome. Edit: I keep track of total miles on my smart phone for trips (started at: 25,500 etc) and record mainenance on the phone as well. Click to expand...

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If u buy the rally switch that mounts near your controls, that 2nd trip meter can be adjusted up and down by 10ths to keep you on track if your following a roll chart. Just sayin..

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2016 RGS- Done some checking can not seem to find any answers? My trip meters reset randomly. No rime or reason and no telling what one "A or B" will reset.. Question, is this normal? if not has this happened to anyone else? Thanks Don  

I have no answers for you but I test rode a Road Glide Ultra a few months ago that the trip odometer reset every time I stopped at a stop sign, red light whatever. Weird. I was trying to see how far I'd went on the test ride. I told the salesman when I brought the bike back to the dealer and he just shrugged with a puzzled look on his face.  

My guess is not normal. Sounds like a warranty issue.  

Excellent!! I will pay close attention to were I grab. This could be the issue. Thank you  

I had this happen over the weekend after I set cruise control on the highway and rested my hand on the switch. I cause most of my own problems!  

I've never had it reset. But I change the display all the time.  

I lost my reset botton "Cover" the first day I got the bike, granted it was a demo and already had 2700 miles on it. Haven't got around to replacing it but it seems to help the resets of the trip meters. I cant see the button due to the bars being apes now. So i forget that its missing.  

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