Re: Geez, can't they fix anything right?! (Was computer reset?)

From: Alan Short (ashort@flash.net)
Date: Fri Apr 30 1999 - 19:28:42 EDT


Eric Rhyder wrote:
>
> Hi Rich,
>
> Thanks for the tip. I was almost positive the odometer/trip meter wouldn't
> be affect, but for some reason I thought that the overhead computer might be
> wiped clean with a battery disconnect.
>
> But, the reason for my post, most might remember my past rantings about the
> poping out of first gear problem. Well, I come home tonight, and had to backup
> out of my driveway. Unfortunately I sometimes have to do this in 4wd because
> our driveway is almost all loose-gravel. Well, I go to put it in 4H, and guess
> what. It won't go in!! Guess where I'll be headed Monday morning! Geez!
> This'll be strike 2 - Next strike I get a new Dak. :)
>
> Eric
>
> "Wisotzkey, Rich" wrote:
>
> > Eric,
> > They may have reset your computer. The electronic dashes are configured so
> > that even when the battery is disconnected, the PROM's in the instrument
> > cluster are not affected.
> > Rich - Ashburn, VA
My trip odometer is reset every time I disconnect the - cable. Alan S.



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