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Odometer Question
I replaced the instrument cluster on my 2000 SSEi with one from a salvage yard. I had hoped that the odometer info was stored in my car'* master computer, and would display correctly on the replacement odometer display...but I found out that the odometer memory is built into the instrument cluster. So, my car that had 56K on it now has 18K.
Does anyone know if there is a legal procedure to reprogram the electronic odometer? Can a dealer even do it?
Just to be safe, I put the old IC back in thinking that my dealer might be able to reprogram the replacement odometer to the exact mileage that they see on the original, if it is still mounted in the car.
Jim
Does anyone know if there is a legal procedure to reprogram the electronic odometer? Can a dealer even do it?
Just to be safe, I put the old IC back in thinking that my dealer might be able to reprogram the replacement odometer to the exact mileage that they see on the original, if it is still mounted in the car.
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I don't know about reprogramming it, but I've read that you're supposed to put a sticker on the drivers door next to the tire pressure sticker with the old reading (yours) and the new reading (on new cluster) and maybe the date.
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That'* very interesting, I thought it would ber stored in the car'* memory somewhere not in the dic. There has to be a way to make it correct .
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the GM company responsible for the cluster repairs & exchanges will have to do it I'm afraid! I can do the older "manual" odometers by heart..... These newer ones require actual programing though.
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I believe its kept ine BCM. If I unplug my battery for an hour to reset the PCM I don't lose the custom greetings, or odomter, or trip or any of the DIC stuff.
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Originally Posted by Rogue
I believe its kept ine BCM. If I unplug my battery for an hour to reset the PCM I don't lose the custom greetings, or odomter, or trip or any of the DIC stuff.
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Here'* an update:
I went over to my friendly Pontiac dealer, explained my situation, and asked if they could reprogram the odometer on the cluster I got from a yard. After I got a big lecture about how it was illegal for the salvage yard to have sold me an instrument cluster, I was told that there was no way that the replacement odometer could be reprogrammed locally.
They said I waould have to buy a new unit from them, which they would then certify to the mileage on my car. A repair center somewhere would then program the new unit to the correct mileage. The cost: around $400 for a rebuilt IC...over $600 new.
All of this because a few 20 cent LED backlights quit working!
I went over to my friendly Pontiac dealer, explained my situation, and asked if they could reprogram the odometer on the cluster I got from a yard. After I got a big lecture about how it was illegal for the salvage yard to have sold me an instrument cluster, I was told that there was no way that the replacement odometer could be reprogrammed locally.
They said I waould have to buy a new unit from them, which they would then certify to the mileage on my car. A repair center somewhere would then program the new unit to the correct mileage. The cost: around $400 for a rebuilt IC...over $600 new.
All of this because a few 20 cent LED backlights quit working!
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Originally Posted by JHE757
Here'* an update:
i want over to my friendly Pontiac dealer, explained my situation, and asked if they could reprogram the odometer on the cluster I got from a yard. After I got a big lecture about how it was illegal for the salvage yard to have sold me an instrument cluster, i was told that there was no way that the odometer could be reprogrammed locally.
They said i waould have to buy a new unit from them, which they would then certify to the mileage on my car. A repair center somewhere would then program the new unit to the correct mileage. The cost: around $400 for a rebuilt IC...over $600 new.
All of this because a few 20 cent LED backlights quit working!
i want over to my friendly Pontiac dealer, explained my situation, and asked if they could reprogram the odometer on the cluster I got from a yard. After I got a big lecture about how it was illegal for the salvage yard to have sold me an instrument cluster, i was told that there was no way that the odometer could be reprogrammed locally.
They said i waould have to buy a new unit from them, which they would then certify to the mileage on my car. A repair center somewhere would then program the new unit to the correct mileage. The cost: around $400 for a rebuilt IC...over $600 new.
All of this because a few 20 cent LED backlights quit working!
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Originally Posted by DeathRat
Originally Posted by Rogue
I believe its kept ine BCM. If I unplug my battery for an hour to reset the PCM I don't lose the custom greetings, or odomter, or trip or any of the DIC stuff.
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As GM now uses different technology, you have to send away your present cluster (or buy another one) in order to get the same result now!