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Problem!!!! MPH/KPH going crazy

Old Dec 7, 2011 | 07:41 PM
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So randomly my thing changes to mph and kph automatically really crazy.
My buttons on the side don't work when that's happening. (reset, trip, E/M etc)

any help?

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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 08:17 PM
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Sounds like you need a new DIC switch. A button is getting stuck.
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 08:51 PM
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My car was built for Canada sale and would reset to KPH at almost every ignition cycle. I figured it had a weak battery as it had set up for almost a year before I got it. I would just reset to MPH but it did bug me. When i finally got around to pulling battery out to have checked at local auto store I noticed that the battery terminals were quite loose. I suppose at some point the battery was disconnected and when reconnected terminals were not tighthed. Anyway bettery tested and only had about 40% life left. I got a new battery, installed, tightend connections and no trouble since. It stays on MPH. From what you describe this is likely not your problem but might be worth a look anyway.
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I agree - check battery first, then if that proves OK, consider a new DIC switch.
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Thanks guys....I will check it out tomorrow
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