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delambo · 09-05-06, 11:48 AM

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Some of the different Functions

Functions

1 Gage Test
2 Dial Test
3 Bulb Test
4 Diagnostic Check
5 Diagnostic Check
6 Clock Type (shows ?date 44? if UK)
7 Diagnostic Check
8 Speed MPH
9 Speed KPH
10 Revs
11 Fuel
12 Engine Type
13 Temp of Engine
14 Battery Voltage
15 Diagnostic Check
16 LCD Display

Diagnostic Check (18-30)

Pretty easy really!

1) With the ignition switched off press and hold the trip computer reset button.

2) Switch the ignition on.

3) Release the reset button

4) The above will be displayed with each press of the button.

5) To exit this mode switch the key off. When you switch it back on again the dash will return to normal.

Enjoy

dangerboy · 18-05-06, 09:25 AM

What cars support this feature Delambo?
Usefull info BTW.

the insaan · 18-05-06, 01:20 PM

very useful post, i think it should be a sticky this one :ninja:

delambo · 19-05-06, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the insaan

very useful post, i think it should be a sticky this one :ninja:

......erm right!

bonzobob999 · 19-05-06, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dangerboy

What cars support this feature Delambo?
Usefull info BTW.

I believe it works on any ford with a digital trip.....I had a 1995 ish Orion/Escort way back, and it worked on that.

piper · 05-01-08, 07:00 PM

Tried it on my ford couldn't get it to work

Andy89 · 08-01-08, 01:18 AM

This trick worked on a 2004 Mondeo

boogieis · 15-02-08, 10:46 PM

cool works on fiesta 2000

type r · 10-04-08, 11:52 PM

yes yes will try it tomorrow

ENTERPRISE · 11-04-08, 04:24 AM

this taxi driver has just parked his 03 focus and has had a couple of whiskies..
BUT I WILL TRY THIS TOMOROW..

09-05-06, 11:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
delambo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: infront of my pc Posts: 426 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 6 Posts	Use your ford dash as a diagnostic tool. This information is being sold on ebay, get it here for free! Some of the different Functions Functions 1 Gage Test 2 Dial Test 3 Bulb Test 4 Diagnostic Check 5 Diagnostic Check 6 Clock Type (shows ?date 44? if UK) 7 Diagnostic Check 8 Speed MPH 9 Speed KPH 10 Revs 11 Fuel 12 Engine Type 13 Temp of Engine 14 Battery Voltage 15 Diagnostic Check 16 LCD Display Diagnostic Check (18-30) Pretty easy really! 1) With the ignition switched off press and hold the trip computer reset button. 2) Switch the ignition on. 3) Release the reset button 4) The above will be displayed with each press of the button. 5) To exit this mode switch the key off. When you switch it back on again the dash will return to normal. Enjoy __________________ If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.

18-05-06, 09:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
dangerboy Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Use your ford dash as a diagnostic tool. What cars support this feature Delambo? Usefull info BTW.

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the insaan The Village Idiot Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Burnley Posts: 1,616 Thanks: 136 Thanked 102 Times in 65 Posts	Re: Use your ford dash as a diagnostic tool. very useful post, i think it should be a sticky this one :ninja: __________________

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piper Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Use your ford dash as a diagnostic tool. Tried it on my ford couldn't get it to work

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Andy89 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Use your ford dash as a diagnostic tool. This trick worked on a 2004 Mondeo

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boogieis Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Use your ford dash as a diagnostic tool. cool works on fiesta 2000

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type r Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Use your ford dash as a diagnostic tool. yes yes will try it tomorrow

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ENTERPRISE Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SEAFORTH,,LIVERPOOL Posts: 13 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Use your ford dash as a diagnostic tool. this taxi driver has just parked his 03 focus and has had a couple of whiskies.. BUT I WILL TRY THIS TOMOROW..