You bought a new speedometer for your car. But there is one problem - mileage. To avoid confusion, you need to correlate the odometer readings. There are two types of odometers: mechanical and electronic.
Instructions
Step 1
The first and easiest way to wind mileage on a mechanical odometer is as follows. Jack up the vehicle's drive axle (front, rear). Turn on the engine, then speed. The wheels will spin, which means that the mileage will wind up until you turn off the engine. Provided that your car has four-wheel drive, you will have to jack both axles.
Step 2
An easier step is to connect the speedometer cable to a motor, for example, from a car stove (wipers). Wind up the desired mileage, install a new speedometer and connect the cable back to the instrument panel. Models of cars with a mechanical odometer: Moskvich 401, 402, 403-408, 412, etc., VAZ (2101-2115), BMW 3 Series (E-21), BMW 5 Series (E-12), Audi 80, 90, 100, 200, etc.
Step 3
Electric odometers are more complicated. You will need to unsolder the metering processor. Buy a special programmer and connect the processor to it. Specify the value that you need. You can indicate the mileage with an accuracy of a meter. Then solder the processor.
Step 4
More modern cars are equipped with more reliable electronics protection. The very first disconnection of the odometer can cause an error in the electronics. A very good specialist is needed to eliminate such an error. If you come to the service center, then checking the machine on the diagnostic computer will immediately reveal the date of intervention in the readings and the previous value. The mileage will be considered invalid, and you can be held administratively liable. Electronic odometers are installed on such cars as: Subaru Impreza, Outback, Forester; Mitsubishi L200, Toyota Avensis, Toyota Mark 2, Mitsubishi Pajero (III, IV, V), Mitsubishi Lancer (VIII, IX, X), etc.
