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pom



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Mileage Correction
I currently have a loaner while the mechatronic unit on my other motor is being replaced, in the glovebox is a copy of the PDI that the dealer does. One of the items is odometer reset Shocked

So its definitely possible to clock them, the road test was 8 miles but this was also wiped off.

I was under the impression that the manufacturers 'locked' the dash so it couldn't be fiddled with once it was delivered, obviously this isn't the case. I wonder just how prevalent it is in the second hand market ?

How come dealers can get away with it ? I've had a look and cant see any loopholes that states dealers are exempt from the law ? Here is a snip from trading standards:

"If an odometer reading is found to be incorrect an offence may have been committed under the Trade Descriptions Act 1968 if the vehicle was supplied to you or offered for supply to you in the course of a trade or business."


Pom
Post #90189 20th Sep 2011 3:45pm
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Zinke



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Maybe they mean the trip??
Post #90195 20th Sep 2011 4:44pm
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AndrewS



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There is a thread on here explaining this. I think the dealers are allowed to 'adjust' the mileage as long as its not gone over ? say 10 miles and they can do it twice. sumit like that anyway. 130's have feeling's as well you know Smile
Post #90200 20th Sep 2011 4:58pm
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Lorryman100



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I'm curious about this as well. I don't remember seeing this option on IDS or the MSV. When I get back home I will recheck the IC settings pages to see if this is possible at any mileage though I would think that would be illegal. Had a search for the post Andrew but didn't find it, any clues on who posted it?



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Post #90230 20th Sep 2011 7:36pm
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AndrewS



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I just did a search and cant find it, I think Ken has the info. I think this can only be done whilst the vehicle is still in its delivery mode, As soon as the vehicle goes through its PDI the function is locked out, 130's have feeling's as well you know Smile
Post #90238 20th Sep 2011 8:49pm
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Grockle



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some manufacturers offer this, so if the dealer has to do extended road tests they can 0 the odo up to a max of three times and it must done before 80 miles is reached each time. 2.4 90 XS
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Post #90283 21st Sep 2011 8:06am
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JSG



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The odometer reading is only relevant to the drivetrain anyway as the engines are bench run for the equivalent of 1,000 miles apparently John

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Post #90285 21st Sep 2011 8:12am
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nicks



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yes, dealers can adjust mileage, only the very first time its plugged in at the dealer though and not if its over a certain amount.
Post #90421 21st Sep 2011 3:40pm
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bpman



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yes, dealers can reset mileage and sync new speedo headunits to vehicles, but in my experience, they connect the car to their computer and land rover technical services (headoffice) remote into the dealers/garage and make the change, this is exceptional. dealers can see the settings but do not have the 4 digit code to unlock the greyed out options.
Post #90464 21st Sep 2011 6:46pm
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chrisbowler



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Dont they just disconnect the speedo cable!!!??? Laughing Laughing

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