Broken trip odometer?

carodz · 07-14-2008, 12:32 AM

I've got a 1992 Supra, and yesterday I noticed the trip odometer seems to have stopped working. The odometer and speedometer are working fine, but I noticed the trip odometer froze at the 100 mile mark. I use this to keep track of how much gas I've used, as my gas gauge is faulty (except for the gas light). If anybody can please suggest a fix, I would greatly appreciate it.

mkiiisupra · 07-14-2008, 01:59 AM

mine froze up once i just hit the button to restart it and it started going again. The last number on it sorta came off track a little bit keeping it from moving.

carodz · 07-14-2008, 02:02 AM

I hit the reset button on it once and after it reset, I went about 1.9 miles before it froze again. Next trip I reset it again but this time it hasn't moved from 0, even though I logged about 5 miles onto the regular odometer.

supramacist · 07-14-2008, 02:05 AM

These cables aren't really designed for 15+ years of use.

Just break out the tsrm and locate it and remove it and order a new one from your local dealership.

Once you replace it..., it should be as good as new.

Mine hasn't worked since I bought the car and it's never been an issue.
With gas prices climbing such as they are I can see where someone would want one that works.

Once you have a new cable, this should be an easy fix.

carodz · 07-14-2008, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supramacist

Once you have a new cable, this should be an easy fix.

Hopefully so, thanks for the suggestion. I'll look into getting a new cable and replacing the old one soon.

CyFi6 · 07-14-2008, 03:18 AM

Why would a new cable fix this problem? His speedo cable is obviously working fine if both his speedometer and odometer are working

Canuckrz · 07-14-2008, 11:56 AM

Just a suggestion but you might want to fix the gas gauge while you're in there aswell.

07-14-2008, 12:32 AM	#1
carodz Stock Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 3	Broken trip odometer? I've got a 1992 Supra, and yesterday I noticed the trip odometer seems to have stopped working. The odometer and speedometer are working fine, but I noticed the trip odometer froze at the 100 mile mark. I use this to keep track of how much gas I've used, as my gas gauge is faulty (except for the gas light). If anybody can please suggest a fix, I would greatly appreciate it.

07-14-2008, 01:59 AM	#2
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07-14-2008, 02:02 AM	#3
carodz Stock Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 3	I hit the reset button on it once and after it reset, I went about 1.9 miles before it froze again. Next trip I reset it again but this time it hasn't moved from 0, even though I logged about 5 miles onto the regular odometer.

07-14-2008, 02:05 AM	#4
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	These cables aren't really designed for 15+ years of use. Just break out the tsrm and locate it and remove it and order a new one from your local dealership. Once you replace it..., it should be as good as new. Mine hasn't worked since I bought the car and it's never been an issue. With gas prices climbing such as they are I can see where someone would want one that works. Once you have a new cable, this should be an easy fix.

07-14-2008, 03:18 AM	#6
CyFi6 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SLO Posts: 234	Why would a new cable fix this problem? His speedo cable is obviously working fine if both his speedometer and odometer are working

07-14-2008, 11:56 AM	#7
Canuckrz Stock Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Canada, NS Posts: 28	Just a suggestion but you might want to fix the gas gauge while you're in there aswell.