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Old Nov 4, 2016 | 02:30 PM
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Default Trip computer inop.

Trip computer/clock has not functioned during my ownership. (84 XJS)
I obtained a replacement via eBay with the same result: no result.
Fuse is good and wiring looks fine.
Any recommended tests to track down the fault?
Thanks,
Pete
 
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Old Nov 4, 2016 | 03:40 PM
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Really stupid question: is the display turned off? Iirc you can turn it off...
 
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Old Nov 4, 2016 | 03:52 PM
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I am not aware of a way to turn it on or off. Only switch I see is mi/km.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2016 | 07:40 PM
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i bet it's the box above the battery that is bad.
i rent through a bunch until I found one that worked.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2016 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Pwilson45
I am not aware of a way to turn it on or off. Only switch I see is mi/km.
DISP button.
 
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