Odometer reset, need advise

Gundo · 11-17-2008, 08:16 PM

So like an idiot, I left my lights on overnight and it totally drained my battery. It was completely locked up but I was able to get in the trunk and jump it. It is fine now but I noticed my odometer has been completely erased! I now have like 30 miles on my car and need to know if there is something I can do to get back my original mileage.

If anyone knows how to do it I would really appreciate the advice as I would really like to aviod the stealership on this one.

Thanks

Gundo · 11-17-2008, 08:20 PM

Oh and to help others out with the infamous window problem (one touch up rolls window up all the way and than comes back down about an inch) this solved my problem, So I'd imagine it may fix the problem if you disconnect your battery, just dont leave your lights on all night like my dumbass.

Gundo · 11-17-2008, 10:08 PM

Bump.

Discgolfer74 · 11-18-2008, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gundo

So like an idiot, I left my lights on overnight and it totally drained my battery. It was completely locked up but I was able to get in the trunk and jump it. It is fine now but I noticed my odometer has been completely erased! I now have like 30 miles on my car and need to know if there is something I can do to get back my original mileage.

If anyone knows how to do it I would really appreciate the advice as I would really like to aviod the stealership on this one.

Thanks

Ummm... Your odometer will never reset. It is permanently in the ECU memory. If you could reset, people would be getting ripped off left and right at the stealership. Try switching from the trip odometer. (I don't have a w208, so I can't tell you how.)

Gundo · 11-18-2008, 10:28 AM

No dude, its my main odometer reading and not the trip reading. Believe me, I have messed around with it for a few days and can't seem to get my mileage back.

My A and B service also read "99999 until service is due" so it messed that up as well.

sfclk · 11-18-2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Gundo

No dude, its my main odometer reading and not the trip reading. Believe me, I have messed around with it for a few days and can't seem to get my mileage back.

My A and B service also read "99999 until service is due" so it messed that up as well.

Wow.

This is unheard of. Does the odometer work? Or is it stuck at 0 miles when driving?

Gundo · 11-18-2008, 10:25 PM

The odometer works. This happened about two weeks ago and since I have put about 400 miles on it, mostly because I took it on a short trip two days after. My odometer is literally reading around 400 miles give or take a few.

I contacted my mechanic who has done nothing but good things for me and my car and he didn't act like he really had an answer. He said he was gonna look into it and call me back. That was today and he didn't call back. Will contact tomorrow.

I am able to reset the trip odometer but that's about it. Cant get back A and B service readings or the overall mileage of my car which is about 90K...

Need help guys, this bothers me a bit...

Gundo · 11-19-2008, 07:27 PM

Bump for the work crown, I talked with my personal mechanic and he said it may be something I have to go to the stealership for.

CHB · 11-20-2008, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Gundo

My odometer is literally reading around 400 miles give or take a few.

Nows the time to sell the car

da_guitarist · 11-20-2008, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by CHB

Nows the time to sell the car

+1

Untertürkheim · 11-20-2008, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHB

Nows the time to sell the car

+2

Ausmbtech · 11-20-2008, 08:24 AM

I'm very surprised that the odometer reset completely!

The dealer can more the odometer forward (even number only eg. 30432mi, can't be 30431mi or 30433mi) If you know roughly what it was then they can reset it to that milage for you and reset the service indicator so that it shows the correct service interval (supply them the milage of the last service and how many days it's been since then).

Gundo · 11-20-2008, 10:03 AM

Yeah it is wierd, I've done a lot of research and can't find anyone else who has had this problem. I'll be able to pinpoint my mileage give or take about 100 miles or so. I'm also gonna go ahead and pull off and put back the positive battery terminal to see what happens. I think it's worth a try at this point...

Discgolfer74 · 11-20-2008, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by CHB

Nows the time to sell the car

+ 3

See if they can reset it back to your last scheduled service. Then sell the car on eBay, because you know everyone here already knows about it.

CLK430Benz · 11-20-2008, 12:05 PM

Hey Guys,

I am in the market for a 2001 Black CLK430 with approximately 400 miles and AMG rims. I am willing to offer $50,000 for the car. Does anyone know where I can get one of these low miles CLK? LOLOLOLOL JK

Gundo · 11-20-2008, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CLK430Benz

Hey Guys,

I am in the market for a 2001 Black CLK430 with approximately 400 miles and AMG rims. I am willing to offer $50,000 for the car. Does anyone know where I can get one of these low miles CLK? LOLOLOLOL JK

I'm asking 60k and dont have AMG rims but maybe we can work something out...

Anyways, I cant believe nobody else has had this problem...wtf's wrong with my car.

I am no where close to selling it. Within three months from now I will have new tail lights, A pioneer avic z3 nav/dvd installed, new projectors and next May, I'll be dropping it (Winters are horrible in Kansas). I am also going to redo my headliner and go with black vinyl in place of the grey headliner.

Discgolfer74 · 11-21-2008, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gundo

I'm asking 60k and dont have AMG rims but maybe we can work something out...

Anyways, I cant believe nobody else has had this problem...wtf's wrong with my car.

I am no where close to selling it. Within three months from now I will have new tail lights, A pioneer avic z3 nav/dvd installed, new projectors and next May, I'll be dropping it (Winters are horrible in Kansas). I am also going to redo my headliner and go with black vinyl in place of the grey headliner.

If you plan on keeping it, then forget about the milage, carefully drive the crap out of it over the next 12 or 13 years, and you'll have an instant classic with low miles! You just have to make sure your miles have past the Odometer reading on your title.

Gundo · 11-21-2008, 10:16 AM

yeah, 61k on the title

scottster77 · 11-21-2008, 12:15 PM

keep us updated if you or your mechanic are able to diagnose the problem... just in case one of us run into that particular problem

Gundo · 11-21-2008, 08:26 PM

Will do

11-17-2008, 08:16 PM	#1
Gundo Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 204	Odometer reset, need advise So like an idiot, I left my lights on overnight and it totally drained my battery. It was completely locked up but I was able to get in the trunk and jump it. It is fine now but I noticed my odometer has been completely erased! I now have like 30 miles on my car and need to know if there is something I can do to get back my original mileage. If anyone knows how to do it I would really appreciate the advice as I would really like to aviod the stealership on this one. Thanks __________________ Gundo

11-17-2008, 08:20 PM	#2
Gundo Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 204	Oh and to help others out with the infamous window problem (one touch up rolls window up all the way and than comes back down about an inch) this solved my problem, So I'd imagine it may fix the problem if you disconnect your battery, just dont leave your lights on all night like my dumbass. __________________ Gundo

11-17-2008, 10:08 PM	#3
Gundo Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 204	Bump. __________________ Gundo

11-18-2008, 10:28 AM	#5
Gundo Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 204	No dude, its my main odometer reading and not the trip reading. Believe me, I have messed around with it for a few days and can't seem to get my mileage back. My A and B service also read "99999 until service is due" so it messed that up as well. __________________ Gundo

11-18-2008, 10:25 PM	#7
Gundo Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 204	The odometer works. This happened about two weeks ago and since I have put about 400 miles on it, mostly because I took it on a short trip two days after. My odometer is literally reading around 400 miles give or take a few. I contacted my mechanic who has done nothing but good things for me and my car and he didn't act like he really had an answer. He said he was gonna look into it and call me back. That was today and he didn't call back. Will contact tomorrow. I am able to reset the trip odometer but that's about it. Cant get back A and B service readings or the overall mileage of my car which is about 90K... Need help guys, this bothers me a bit... __________________ Gundo

11-19-2008, 07:27 PM	#8
Gundo Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 204	Bump for the work crown, I talked with my personal mechanic and he said it may be something I have to go to the stealership for. __________________ Gundo

11-20-2008, 08:24 AM	#12
Ausmbtech Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 369	I'm very surprised that the odometer reset completely! The dealer can more the odometer forward (even number only eg. 30432mi, can't be 30431mi or 30433mi) If you know roughly what it was then they can reset it to that milage for you and reset the service indicator so that it shows the correct service interval (supply them the milage of the last service and how many days it's been since then).

11-20-2008, 10:03 AM	#13
Gundo Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 204	Yeah it is wierd, I've done a lot of research and can't find anyone else who has had this problem. I'll be able to pinpoint my mileage give or take about 100 miles or so. I'm also gonna go ahead and pull off and put back the positive battery terminal to see what happens. I think it's worth a try at this point... __________________ Gundo

11-20-2008, 12:05 PM	#15
CLK430Benz Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 147	Hey Guys, I am in the market for a 2001 Black CLK430 with approximately 400 miles and AMG rims. I am willing to offer $50,000 for the car. Does anyone know where I can get one of these low miles CLK? LOLOLOLOL JK

11-21-2008, 10:16 AM	#18
Gundo Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 204	yeah, 61k on the title __________________ Gundo

11-21-2008, 12:15 PM	#19
scottster77 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cali Posts: 213	keep us updated if you or your mechanic are able to diagnose the problem... just in case one of us run into that particular problem __________________ -Full Lip kit -18" China made wheels -Air Freshner -broadway rear view mirror -T-shirt covering both front seats due to holes -Rusnak License plate -dirty laundry in Trunk -double din cassette/8track player -19" b&w home tv mounted under glove w/VCR player -stick figures of family decals on rear window -16oz of dirt build up on floor mats -My Other Car is a Honda Race Car!!!

11-21-2008, 08:26 PM	#20
Gundo Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 204	Will do __________________ Gundo

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