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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 09:54 PM
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"after start" inaccurate miles.
The "After Start" display that shows all the stats like mpg, miles, and time driven.

I drove the same route... SAME. No difference at all. In this specific instance it goes from 20 miles... then 22 another time... then 21. I know this is being ****, but shouldn't the mileage reading be dead on?
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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 09:02 AM
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a car that can't do the throttle reset.
Anyone?!
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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 09:26 AM
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No, it will not always be the same. It takes into account many more variables then you would think. Remember it is a computer generated ESTIMATION.
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No, it will not always be the same. It takes into account many more variables then you would think. Remember it is a computer generated ESTIMATION.
What variables? Why would distance driven need to be estimated?
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Wait... I miss read that one I thought he was stating distance to empty. I'll do some research on the exact function and get back to you.
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What variables? Why would distance driven need to be estimated?
if that was the case i would wonder if the same equation would apply to the odometer as well.
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Very odd. That should all be linked to the odometer and speedo, I would think anyway. Do you have GPS? Do a short test of exactly 1 mile and see how they match up. If it matches, then slowly go up till you find a discrepancy.
The numbers you listed are all +/- 1 mile with 21 miles being the median. Is it rounding the numbers, or did you?
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Very odd. That should all be linked to the odometer and speedo, I would think anyway. Do you have GPS? Do a short test of exactly 1 mile and see how they match up. If it matches, then slowly go up till you find a discrepancy.
The numbers you listed are all +/- 1 mile with 21 miles being the median. Is it rounding the numbers, or did you?
Yes I have GPS. I run the same course every time but the mileage on the "AFTER START" screen fluctuates. The odometer has increments of point zero to point nine... the after start does not.
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Question...does the main ODO always read the same distance? Also what year is your car, there are a couple of different function descriptions for model year?
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a car that can't do the throttle reset.
I gotta admit, I didn't check the odometer for exact mileage... I will though. Sorry.

My c32 is an 04.
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