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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 03:28 PM
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Speedometer shot up to 80 mph after taking off from a light,and I know I was no way near 80 mph, maybe 55 or 60 tops.. anyone have any idea whats going on??? did a search and didnt see anything...
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You don't have it set to metric, do you? Were you spinning the tires?
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You don't have it set to metric, do you? Were you spinning the tires?


Sounds like you had it switched to kilometers
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 04:03 PM
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80 km/hr=50 mph

If you really goosed it in 1st gear, it would look abnormally fast and shoot up to 80 quickly if you have it set to metric.
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Thanks for the fast reply guy's,, yes the wheels did spin a bit from the take off, and I'll check to see if I set to metric by mistake because I was messing with the DIC today checking the voltage and other stuff being it's been sitting about 12 day's.. Thanks again and I will let you all know whats happening...
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 04:34 PM
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Yes it was on metric I turn the key and seen KPa and yep I had to of hit the E/M button...switched it back... I will drive it later to make sure (battery charging) but has to be it... guy's I was about to go again...thank you my CF friends....
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