Trip Computer Stalk

[Guest mark the cab]

G day, my trip computer is stuck on av. mph, the button on the end appears kaput. i m thinking about a replacement stalk from the breakers, but wondering how complex the removal and replacement would be..... anyone with knowledge of this ? cheers, mark.

[myglaren]

I have a similar problem but have been far too indolent to try and rectify it.

Mine is stuck on the default screen - odometer, tripomometer, service interval/oil level and such.

 

There are quite a few threads here devoted to just that problem, a bit of a search will bring up all the info anyone could hope for on the subject.

 

It doesn't seem to be too difficult.

 

I'm almost inspired.

[Ronin]

Yeah it's not that difficult to do but make sure the stalk isn't from a lower spec car or some wiper features won't work. also match the body type. hatchback to hatchback or estate to estate version (rear wiper facility).

My button went a bit wierd but after a few squirts of good old electrical contact cleaner (maplins £3) and a few vigorous button presses I've had no more problems.

I would also advise giving the button a thorough clean to remove sticky residue off your hands from around the edges of the button. This can make it stick in one mode as the switch is a "push to make" contact type. It needs to fully depress from the switch in order for it to progress to the next setting. An old. clean toothbrush does the trick :lol: