Do you have to drive backwards on the odometer?
Do you have to drive backwards on the odometer?
Driving backwards a few thousand miles still does not seem like the simplest method ever tried this on public roads – not very practical! – Daniel Jun 6 ’18 at 12:53 Yes, older cars used mechanical odometers, which go forward or backwards, depending on which way the gears are turned. Modern cars use electronic odometers.
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.
Where did the idea of the odometer come from?
These instruments have been around for a very long time with early forms tracing back their origins to ancient China and the Greco-Roman era. The odometer is sometimes called an odograph or mileometer (or milometer), especially in countries that have adopted US customary or imperial units.
Why is odometer tampering a big problem?
Odometer tampering is a huge problem when buying a used car and the reason is simple, lower mileage used cars sell better, and they’re worth more money. So what can you do as a consumer to protect yourself from odometer mileage tampering?
How do you take an odometer cluster out of a car?
Once the cluster is out of the vehicle, pull up on a few tabs to remove the front plastic cover and fascia. The needles will need to come off next. Pull up on them carefully and they’ll come out. Take a photo of their home position before taking this apart so you know where to realign it upon reassembly.
How can I get the odometer reading in kilometers?
To decode, simply convert the number to decimal using a hex to decimal converter, and then multiply by 16 to give you the odometer reading in kilometers. I got 211,024km. Using this method of calculation, I need the new cluster to read 314K, so I can divide it by 16 and convert it to HEX to give me the base value in the odometer dump.
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
Where is the odometer information stored on a Japanese car?
The mileage on most (Japanese) cars is stored on the instrument cluster itself, and not in the ECU. Therefore the mileage of the original vehicle that the cluster was from will be displayed on the dash. Odometer information is stored on a small EEPROM chip on the circuit board.
