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Odometer accidently reset on 1999 328i

 
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Scottmon



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PostPosted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 6:36 pm    Post subject: Odometer accidently reset on 1999 328i Reply with quote

I had the instrument cluster replaced on my '99 328i convertible last summer and the mechanic reset the odometer to zero in the process. I went back to have him fix it but he had sold the business and the new folks have no idea how to correct it. I contacted a dealer but they said they needed the old part to capture the original odometer reading.

Does anyone know of any way I can get the correct mileage back on my car?

Thanks,
Scott
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edjack



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PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 10:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Who did you contact at the dealer? A service writer? They are typically not technically knowledgeable. You need to speak to a tech directly.

I have read that the ECU stores the car mileage, and the cluster gets that info from it. You may need a factory diagnostic computer to tell the cluster to get the mileage.
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