Common questions

Is there a way to reset your odometer?

Is there a way to reset your odometer?

Yes in some cars but as noted in other replies it is illegal almost everywhere. If you change the odometer reading by itself the car’s computer will recognise the value has changed and make it flash an error message; the only way to reset this is to change the mileage record in one or the other to the higher value.

How do you reset the mileage on a Dodge Charger?

Hold the right button on your dashboard for some seconds until zero is shown on the trip odometer. If this button does not function, you can use the right-hand counter comodo by pressing the button at its end for a couple of seconds until the odometer of your Dodge Charger is reset to zero.

Can a replacement odometer show the original mileage?

The odometer replacement sticker will have the original mileage hand written on it from the tech who replaced the meter. The repair order will also have the original mileage and date on it, the repair order is a legal document, and it is proof of original mileage. The new odometer will start clocking mileage from that point starting at zero miles.

What kind of car can I reprogram my odometer?

The vehicle this was demonstrated on is a 2004 Honda Accord. YouTube Video: DIY Honda Odometer Reprogramming

Is it illegal to change your odometer reading?

While it is not illegal to change your odometer reading, it is illegal to falsify or misrepresent the actual mileage of the vehicle. 2. The odometer display can be just as easily changed by swapping clusters to one of a lower mileage. 3. This procedure requires disassembly of the cluster, and de-soldering of SMD components.

Can a Honda odometer be copied to a new cluster?

The odometer information can be copied over from the old cluster to the new cluster using Honda HDS, assuming the original cluster is operable. What follows is a hack-around to using HDS, by programming the mileage directly to the chip. You can also opt to merely swap the chips, or copy and paste the program, rather than decode.”

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