Question about a 1981 FI Spider 2000 with 36k miles. My trip recorder hasn't worked since before I owned the car. The speedo & odometer work perfectly. I can turn the reset knob and make all the numbers turn around. It just won't advance on it's own when driving the car. The owner manual says to never turn the knob counter clockwise or when the car is moving. Maybe the po did that. What happens? Did that cause this problem? Can I take it apart & repair it? I just took my clock apart, repaired the gear for the set knob & made new glass. It looks new and works perfectly now.
Larry
trip recorder not working
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Re: trip recorder not working
Palo Alto Speedometer is an excellent shop, quick, reasonable repair prices.
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'74 and '79 X1/9 (past)
'75 BMW R75/6
2011 Chevy Malibu (daily driver)
2010 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Ext Cab 4WD/STD BED
2002 Edgewater 175CC 80HP 4-Stroke Yamaha
2003 Jaguar XK8
2003 Jaguar XKR
2021 Jayco 22RB
2019 Bianchi Torino Bicycle
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Re: trip recorder not working
While I appreciate the Palo Alto suggestion ( I called them & they were very nice & helpful about how to repair the clock), I was hoping to find someone on this forum who is knowledgeable about the odometer. Anyone???
Larry
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Re: trip recorder not working
I have the other issue, my odometer doesn't turn, but the trip does.
1979 Fiat 2000 "Luigi"
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Re: trip recorder not working
Perhaps these problems are related. Between the two of us we have one working unit!