Speedometer: digital out of sync with Analog
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2002 c230 Kompressor Coupe
Speedometer: digital out of sync with Analog
Hey guys newbie here,
I have a problem with my digital speedometer on a 2002 c230k coupe. The Digital Readout is significantly lower than the Analog (actual) display depending on the speed I travel. (If I'm going 70mph it displays as 45mph.)
I took it to the dealer where I bought it from, they serviced it and checked the speed sensor and said it was working fine. They said since it is a used car its bound to have some imperfections and since the analog is working properly I dont really need the digital but this seems a little bit more than a slight imperfection to me. At first they tried telling me it was taking my average speed. Is this correct? I understand if it was a couple mph off but its way off and the average speed is collected in a different screen.
I bought it about 2 weeks ago and it still falls under the dealers 30 day warranty. I also purchased an extended 3 1/2 yr warranty. Should this be covered? Or since it is a "used" car, it would be "crazy" to replace the whole unit as the dealer says.
What do you guys think? I believe it needs to be resetted somehow but no clue on how I go about doing that. Any suggestions? Thanks!
I took it to the dealer where I bought it from, they serviced it and checked the speed sensor and said it was working fine. They said since it is a used car its bound to have some imperfections and since the analog is working properly I dont really need the digital but this seems a little bit more than a slight imperfection to me. At first they tried telling me it was taking my average speed. Is this correct? I understand if it was a couple mph off but its way off and the average speed is collected in a different screen.
I bought it about 2 weeks ago and it still falls under the dealers 30 day warranty. I also purchased an extended 3 1/2 yr warranty. Should this be covered? Or since it is a "used" car, it would be "crazy" to replace the whole unit as the dealer says.
What do you guys think? I believe it needs to be resetted somehow but no clue on how I go about doing that. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Last edited by JohnniSynergy; Oct 23, 2007 at 04:15 PM.
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2004 E55 AMG WAGON
There IS a problem and the dealer MUST fix it for you. The excuses they are giving are crap. INSIST that they are fixed and do not wait. They are trying to buy time to get out of the 30 day warranty period.
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2006 E55 and 2002 E320
I agree, the dealer is not being responsible. Insist that they fix it. Then post which dealership you worked with so other forum users are warned to be cautious when acquiring used vehicles from this dealership.
