odometer rollback?
04-05-2006, 01:10 PM
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odometer rollback?
I've noticed with my car that if I go in reverse, I can roll back my odometer. The speedometer also goes backwards. I know that this was eventually corrected, but I was just curious as to when?
Sidenote: My girl turned over 87,000 miles just now
Sidenote: My girl turned over 87,000 miles just now
04-05-2006, 01:51 PM
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Re: odometer rollback?
Originally Posted by BonnieBrougham
I've noticed with my car that if I go in reverse, I can roll back my odometer. The speedometer also goes backwards. I know that this was eventually corrected, but I was just curious as to when?
Sidenote: My girl turned over 87,000 miles just now
Sidenote: My girl turned over 87,000 miles just now
But seriously, I had no idea that was ever true, I though it was just an urban legend. I never noticed it in my 1979 Firebird.
04-05-2006, 02:10 PM
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Never seen that movie :P
Ryan, might be worth a double check!
If you take it through an empty parking lot in reverse, if you notice the speedo go backwards, your odometer might, too!
Ryan, might be worth a double check!
If you take it through an empty parking lot in reverse, if you notice the speedo go backwards, your odometer might, too!
04-06-2006, 12:42 PM
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I know my parent67 impala did and I pretty sure thier 82 lebaran did it to, I know my 92 doesn't roll backaeds. My guess is right about abs that changed, or when speed sensor started come on cars. If venture about 85 maybe
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Re: odometer rollback?
Originally Posted by BonnieBrougham
Sidenote: My girl turned over 87,000 miles just now
04-08-2006, 04:00 AM
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i couldn't tell you what years it changed, but if a vehicle has a speedometer CABLE, it'll roll back. if it has an electronic speedometer, it won't.
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