General correcting mileage on digital clocks

[x Alex x]

hey all,

still wanting some sporting clocks for the punto, alloys me not having a rev counter

i know i need some with lower mileage than mine, and mine's only on 44k so it might be a bit tricky.

i downloaded the free version of that fiat tech software and couldn't get it to connect to the car.

anyone else have the software to do it that works?

Ta, Alex

 

[DaveMcT]

There might be some dodgy folks out there who can "clock" your clocks, best of luck with them.

The Fiat odometer can only be reset upwards. If the car's internal odometer is lower than the new clocks you are stuck with the wrong mileage showing.

 

[dave]

i think latest version of fes can do it now

 

[Ziggy122]

If your car has 44k on the clock
And you stick a dash in thats 80k - the cars value will just plumit.....

Get a Dash thats known to be under 44k or near 44k
Say a dash at 50k comes up - get close to 50k by driving (ie waiting a while) So that you dont loose too much milage

You cant just match the miles up tho - as the car wont talk to the Dash still
Hence Proxy alignment

Ziggy

 

[x Alex x]

Cheers all, yeah I know they can only go upwards, I was actually thinking if i got some with say 45600 miles, hit that mileage in the car and swapped the clocks over, would it even need re-doing?

I'll take a look at fes if it's a free version that can do it, trick part is finding some sporting clocks with less than 44k on lol

 

[x Alex x]

By the way, by this thread I mean so it can be done so the mileage won't flash as incorrect or whatever it does, that would bug me.

 

[dave]

to stop the flashing its needs proxi aliment. i don t think free fes does that, full version does

 

[Ziggy122]

You cant get a matching Milage and stick it in - that'll still flash and the cars ECU and the Dash wont comunicate properly

If you get Full FES - it'll be cheaper as you'll also get a full Diagnostic Software for it tho as well

So no trips to fiat to get fault codes read = Cheaper repair Bills

To me its a win win

Ziggy

 

[x Alex x]

cheers you two!

i already have the torque app for my phone that reads and clears error codes.

i'll try fes again, the free version to see if it will connect to the car, dont fancy paying for it for it not to connect or not work with my obd lead or something

 

[x Alex x]

can't afford £50 at the moment, just paid for the clocks too!

 

[Ziggy122]

Dont put the new dash in then if you cant get the clocks to align

Swap back to the old ones and try again later on

If you drive with different dash - the old dash will then flash as well!!

Ziggy

 

[SouLz]

If you live local to Birmingham, ill do it for you for £10

I have the full version of FES.

You need to make sure the mileage on the new dials are lower than your current.

1-5K above wont really matter.

PM if you need help

 

[x Alex x]

If you live local to Birmingham, ill do it for you for £10

I have the full version of FES.

You need to make sure the mileage on the new dials are lower than your current.

1-5K above wont really matter.

PM if you need help

thanks for the offer, i live in newcastle though

the clocks i've bought have under 10k on them

might end up buying the program as i get paid soon and it will probably pay for itself anyway in time, is there a guide anywhere on doing the proxy alignment or is it fairly easy?

 

[SouLz]

thanks for the offer, i live in newcastle though

the clocks i've bought have under 10k on them

might end up buying the program as i get paid soon and it will probably pay for itself anyway in time, is there a guide anywhere on doing the proxy alignment or is it fairly easy?

Its very easy to do. Simply plug in the cable to the EOBD2 connector. Load up FES. Click Body - Proxy Align > Connect

Press execute - Read all the info on the side panel telling you what to do even though all you do is turn the key to off when it tells you to for at least 5 seconds then turn it back on.

The program will re-write all the bodys data and realign the mileage.

Then just disconnect.

If you contact me via email: [email protected] ill send you some screenshots and some other info which may be important

 

[Ziggy122]

here come the Spams For Soulz

Fiat Ecu Scan ia Super Handy tool to have - as with the correct cables you can diagnose Yours or friends fiats without a problem

ziggy

 

[x Alex x]

Cheers soulz!

I'll probably buy it to be honest, my mam has a new panda too so might chip in plus if I get another car it'll probably be another punto anyway, sad really I usually laugh at brand loyality people but I know my way around a punto and the 3 I've had have been good to me.

Plus £700 for a 42k mileage fsh car was nice

one more question, will I get the trip computer stuff too? Like range, mpg etc

 

[SouLz]

Cheers soulz!

I'll probably buy it to be honest, my mam has a new panda too so might chip in plus if I get another car it'll probably be another punto anyway, sad really I usually laugh at brand loyality people but I know my way around a punto and the 3 I've had have been good to me.

Plus £700 for a 42k mileage fsh car was nice

one more question, will I get the trip computer stuff too? Like range, mpg etc

Yeah it all functions correctly. Headlight adjustment, Trip, MPG, Clock all work fine.

And thats cool, its a very useful program imo can do all sorts of testing.

 

[x Alex x]

Yeah it all functions correctly. Headlight adjustment, Trip, MPG, Clock all work fine.

And thats cool, its a very useful program imo can do all sorts of testing.

excellent, cheers

 

[Ziggy122]

yes the Sporting dash's and actives for that matter have
MPG (not very good either lol)
Trip
Range to next Fill up (crap btw)
Average Speed
Average Time
And i think it has total time - could be wrong
and obvs - Cars actual milage - If corrected

Ziggy

 

[x Alex x]

had it all on my mk2b, rough figures yeah but still pretty handy