Trip computer / Oil OK

[Guvna!]

Hi there,

Recently purchased a 172 and when I turn it on the Oil OK does not clear, I have to press the stalk to bring up the mileage.

The trip also resets itself everytime I drive it.

Any ideas?

Battery?

Cheers.

 

[Rossy197]

I'm sure that happens when the battery is on its last legs, Try taking the battery out and give it a good trickle charge... If that fails to cure your issue then its new battery time i believe.

Does this fault happen everytime you start the car.. i.e does it loose the mpg info etc ?

 

[Guvna!]

Yes it does it everytime I start it. The Oil OK does not automatically clear, I have to press the stalk to make it go away.

Is this normal?

 

[Rossy197]

Yes it does it everytime I start it. The Oil OK does not automatically clear, I have to press the stalk to make it go away.

Is this normal?

No the "oil ok" should clear after a few seconds and then display your mileage.. If you press the stalk button has the mpg reading, average speed etc reset itself ??

 

[Guvna!]

Yes it is back to zero. Should I try driving off with the Oil OK on and see if it displays the mileage?

 

[jesus]

Mine stays on for around 30 seconds or so, then just changes on its own.

 

[Rossy197]

If the trip computer looses all recorded data for lets say MPG, Average Speed, Miles left in tank etc then more likely than not your battery is fubared, The "Oil Ok" sign should change as said after 30 secs and should then display your vehicles mileage...

 

[experi-mental 182]

on a similar subject I haven't seen my oil OK for ages, could I have turned it off by accident?

 

[Rossy197]

on a similar subject I haven't seen my oil OK for ages, could I have turned it off by accident?

I dont think thats possible tbh, Theres is no way i dont think... Maybe someone with more knowledge will be able to help but im sure its not possible to do

 

[Tigger]

Lucky you!
My screen just says "Oi" at the moment

 

[Rossy197]

Lucky you!
My screen just says "Oi" at the moment

Driving it hard son ! Cars not loving it lmao

 

[Guvna!]

False alarm guys. I left it on oil ok and believe it or not after 30 secs it went off.

Me pressing the stick to clear the oil ok must have been clearing the trip data.

Ahh well, atleast I don't need a new battery

 

[Rossy197]

False alarm guys. I left it on oil ok and believe it or not after 30 secs it went off.

Me pressing the stick to clear the oil ok must have been clearing the trip data.

Ahh well, atleast I don't need a new battery

LOL ! glad you sorted it pal....

 

[Guvna!]

Spoke to soon.

It appears that if I leave it for a decent length of time, say overnight, in the morning the trip data has been reset!

 

[Rossy197]

New battery time me thinks matey

 

[Guvna!]

Righto.

Will one from Halfords do the job?

 

[Rossy197]

Yes cant see why not, Just go in and specify your car and get them to source one.. never know they may have one for you in stock...

 

[Tom|Nbk]

Halfords battery will be fine

 

[richy22]

Righto.

Will one from Halfords do the job?

Dont get one from Halfords... You can get a better priced one online

 

[Guvna!]

Dont get one from Halfords... You can get a better priced one online

Where from?

 

[yap]

These guys are good http://www.tayna.co.uk/

 

[Guvna!]

Cheers, which one do you reckon I should get?

http://www.tayna.co.uk/batterygroups/4/063-Car-Batteries-page1.html

 

[yap]

Exide are the best of the bunch, next delivery is also good.

 

[Guvna!]

Just ordered a new battery so hopefully, fingers crossed, it should do the trick

 

[DanDennehy]

My trip computer has been resetting itself for about 18 months. Its worst when it's cold, it resets every ignition cycle then. A right PITA!