Why is my odometer blinking at 5, 400 miles?

Bringing back an old thread because this just happened to me. My odometer started blinking today at about 5,400 miles. No oil change message, no other lights/symbols. My car, stereo, and cluster are stock. No apparent reason for the blinking. I disconnected the negative battery terminal for a minute then re-connected.

Why does my Chrysler 200 odometer light keep flashing?

Chrysler Mechanic: Chris, Technician replied 1 year ago When the odometer flashes, it means that the BCM (Body Control Module) has lost a proxy alignment with the other module(s) in the vehicle. I proxy alignment and/or vehicle configuration will need to be performed using the WiTech diagnostic tool and a laptop.

Why does my mileage keep flashing on my dashboard?

Join the largest FIAT community on the web today! — Ben (Administrator and Awesome Guy!) Mileage on dashboard keeps flashing? ive noticed that randomly, on start up, my mileage indicator flashes constantly. If later in the day you turn off ignition and start again it stops flashing..

What causes a blinking or flashing check engine light?

A blinking or flashing check engine light is always caused by misfires. However, it is not as simple as that because many different things can cause misfires. Here is a list of things that can cause a misfire, which may result in a blinking check engine light: Misfires on one or several cylinders (most common) Faulty spark plugs/Coils

What causes the mileage indicator to go off?

It needs a proxy alignment in your local dealership, it can be caused by flay battery, leads being disconnected, a bad connection, being jump started or a faulty alternator, what happens is the ECU fails to locate certain systems due to one of the above mentioned and flashes the mileage to warn of the issue.

Bringing back an old thread because this just happened to me. My odometer started blinking today at about 5,400 miles. No oil change message, no other lights/symbols. My car, stereo, and cluster are stock. No apparent reason for the blinking. I disconnected the negative battery terminal for a minute then re-connected.

What does a blinking odometer on a Fiat mean?

A blinking odometer on Fiat built cars normally indicates a CAN-Bus problem. One of the controllers lost communication. In most cases, disconnectig the battery for some minutes will help.

What does blinking odometer on Jeep Renegade mean?

You can search for dealership by zip code here: http://www.jeep.com/en/find-dealer/ A blinking odometer on Fiat built cars normally indicates a CAN-Bus problem. One of the controllers lost communication. In most cases, disconnectig the battery for some minutes will help. In most cases, disconnectig the battery for some minutes will help.

Is it illegal to change your odometer reading?

While it is not illegal to change your odometer reading, it is illegal to falsify or misrepresent the actual mileage of the vehicle. 2. The odometer display can be just as easily changed by swapping clusters to one of a lower mileage. 3. This procedure requires disassembly of the cluster, and de-soldering of SMD components.

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.

Where is the odometer information stored on a Honda HD?

Odometer information is stored on a small EEPROM chip on the circuit board. The chip can be read and written to using a serial programmer. The information is coded in HEX characters. The odometer information can be copied over from the old cluster to the new cluster using Honda HDS, assuming the original cluster is operable.

What to do if your odometer is not working?

If only your odometer is not working, then the dash cluster may be the culprit. Should you need to replace it, here are the instructions for replacing the dash cluster. Start by parking your vehicle on a level surface and setting the parking brake. * Turn the ignition to the ‘on’ position.

Where is the odometer located on a Chevy?

The odometer is part of the instrument panel and connected to the speedometer. It is used to determine distance traveled and due to previous problems with individuals and dealerships disconnecting the odometer, it is a federal offense to tamper with it.

What does a blinking odometer mean on a Fiat 500?

It means you are the first to get a Fiat 500 to that mileage and you’ve won a prize! In all seriousness, I have no idea – probably a software glitch.

Why is my odometer and speedometer not working?

The speedomerter, odometer & mileage guages are not working. Have not experienced any other symptoms. Brakes are operating properly, have not received any warning/service lights other than tires need rotating. Was told by a mechanic that it’s the ABS System Sensor and was given the quote for a used one for $500 plus. Can you advise on this?

Why is the green light on my speedometer not working?

If signal is coming from VSS, a SN74 is required and could be the cause of the speedometer not working. If a SN74 is being used, is the green light next to the dip on? If it is not on, then the SN74 is not getting power and won’t send a signal to speedometer.

What should I do if my odometer is broken?

You need to pull instrument cluster to get at those gears, but it’s not too bad to repair so long as you know what you’re doing. Since you’ve got your cluster out, make sure you remove any dust using compressed air and clean the clear plastic using a microfiber cloth.

What should I do if my gauges go out?

I’ve had my gauges go out with the “no bus’ message in the odometer window three times now! Checked all the fused, disconnected the battery, to no avail…..Sound firmilliar?

Why does my Dodge truck have no gauges?

Fortunately when I finally broke down out of utter frustration and took it to the dealer to have it repaired the first time it didn’t cost me an arm. $108 later the service guy said it was a loose wire connection in the PDC.

Is there a way to fix no bus no gauges?

No Way Not three times with it working fine for months in between. Cut to the chase. The Connector to the PCM wiring harness at the PDC was loose! Its the one that has a bolt in the middle of a square white connector. As I started to unscrewed it I noticed that the bolt was not tight. Ah ha!

What does the speedometer and fuel gauge tell you?

Speedometer: The speedometer gives information about the speed at which the car is moving. Fuel Gauge: The fuel gauge indicates the amount of fuel left in the car and how far it is from an empty tank or a full tank. Tachometer: This describes the rotation rate of the crankshaft in the engine.