Trip odometer reads "err"

[vitesse]

Originally Posted by JAGSROVER

Good afternoon Brian, I am writing to you from Spain, I have a classic 75 cdti rover, and I have the problem of the partial kilometer counter, I explain to him I have recently changed the odometer because of the original fault and I have put another used one, but when I put the key in ignition 1 it works well in the second ignition it says "err", when I stop the car it looks good and counts the kilometers well. can you help me solve it , Thank you

Think that Brian has "retired" from the forum for at least a while ... but I hope I can help:

If I understand correctly you have changed your IPK (instrument cluster or IKE). You now have a mismatch in the mileage (odometer) between the IPK and the LSM (light switch module) and various other modules.

You can’t correct the IPK yourself but what you can do is change the mileage in the LSM to match the IPK and the “ERR” message will go away. Or if you could get the LSM from the same car as your IPK, then there would be no ERR mismatch.

Otherwise the easiest method for you in your location is to use the programme Toaf (use the search field), a VW KKL usb cable with pins 7 & 8 bridged, and any Windows computer to correct this. When you’ve got Toaf and the cable, go into VIN tools and select copy VIN/mileage from IKE to LSM. No more ERR.

Regards

[paulh260260]

Originally Posted by Lear

Just bought my car and I was wondering what ERR meant. Also scratching my head to find the trip meter. Now I have answered both.
My err message is there all the time. I have just gone out to the car and in fact when you turn the key 1 click the odometer is showing but one more click and before starting and err appears and stays there.
A trip up north to fix it and a pint of Newcastle Brown would be a lovely distraction during lockdown but a bit far from Kent just to erase 3 pesky letters. Anyone closer to home know how to fix it? A bottle of my finest from the cellar to anyone who can do it near me.

I have the same problem with my 02 Connie, I understand its just a glitch in the software and happens when you start her up quickly. If it bothers you try waiting for 5 seconds after turning the key to position 2, then turn start her up and it should have cleared.

Paul

[KWIL]

Correct, a software problem around certainly in 2002.

[JAGSROVER]

Thanks for your help, I have the cable and the software, but I do not have jumpered pins 7 and 8, even so I have tried and the truth only detects 1 module called "DDE / DME"

[vitesse]

Originally Posted by JAGSROVER

Thanks for your help, I have the cable and the software, but I do not have jumpered pins 7 and 8, even so I have tried and the truth only detects 1 module called "DDE / DME"

I've replied to your PM.

Once you've bridged pins 7 and 8 you will be able to read all modules. Most people use solder but even thin wire will work.

Good luck