Ok, so reading the service manual last night I came across a possible cause for the inaccuracy in the trip computer (fuel used, average fuel, etc). It said that the system might be configured for the wrong engine (3.0L instead of 3.5L).

So this morning a do the check (hold MODE which switching on the acc) and lo and behold it is set to 3.0L.

Now according to the service manual I have to "Reset Centre Display by lifting the IOD connector for 5 seconds. (Ignition switch in LOCK position)".

Where exactly is this IOD connector?

Thanks guys

Ok, so reading the service manual last night I came across a possible cause for the inaccuracy in the trip computer (fuel used, average fuel, etc). It said that the system might be configured for the wrong engine (3.0L instead of 3.5L).

So this morning a do the check (hold MODE which switching on the acc) and lo and behold it is set to 3.0L.

Now according to the service manual I have to "Reset Centre Display by lifting the IOD connector for 5 seconds. (Ignition switch in LOCK position)".

Where exactly is this IOD connector?

Thanks guys

The little yellow thing holds a fuse called the "Ignition Off Draw" fuse (IOD). The term ignition-off draw identifies a normal condition where power is being drained from the battery with the ignition switch in the Off position. The IOD connector feeds the memory and sleep mode functions for some of the electronic modules in the vehicle as well as various other accessories that require battery current when the ignition switch is in the Off position, including the clock.

The IOD connector can be used by the vehicle owner as a convenient means of reducing battery depletion when a vehicle is to be stored for periods not to exceed about twenty days (short-term storage). Simply disconnect the IOD connector from the JB receptacle slot # 15 and place it in slot # 11 (see diagram above). However, it must be remembered that disconnecting the IOD connector will not eliminate IOD, but only reduce this normal condition. When a vehicle will not be used for more than twenty days, but less than thirty days, remove the IOD fuse from the Power Distribution Center (PDC).

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The above was from here (http://www.automotiveforums.com/t489555.html).

Thanks very much, that was it ;)

Found it in the engine bay fuse box, it's this big yellow thing with two fuses in it. Pulling it out disconnects the two fuses, but the yellow thing doesn't actually come out, just comes out a little bit.

Took some photos for future reference.

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Now correctly set on 3.5L

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Urgh, now got to let the ECU settle in. Stalled 3 times driving around shortly after lol

i was told by the other half (who is known to be wrong on occasion) that if you remove the neg terminal on the battery for a while, then reconnect it you will be able to get into the "tell the computer if its a 3 or a 3.5L" setup?

i was told by the other half (who is known to be wrong on occasion) that if you remove the neg terminal on the battery for a while, then reconnect it you will be able to get into the "tell the computer if its a 3 or a 3.5L" setup?

yep always have to reenter it when the battery is disconnected for a lil bit

so unfortunately shes right... just dont tell her :P

Yeah same effect as disconnecting that fuse for a few seconds, system looses memory, and now I have to screw around getting the ECU idling properly again :P

As soon as I stop atm I have to slip into N and just hold the revs up slightly so it doesn't stall :bowrofl:

yep always have to reenter it when the battery is disconnected for a lil bit

so unfortunately shes right... just dont tell her :P

its actually a "he" - and yes, i am a guy too
lol

i was told by the other half (who is known to be wrong on occasion) that if you remove the neg terminal on the battery for a while, then reconnect it you will be able to get into the "tell the computer if its a 3 or a 3.5L" setup?


yes but us awd folk dont have the choice, for us its 4d and 3.5 thats it just got to confirm

the regular 2wd folk can select between manual auto sedan wagon 3.0 and 3.5 i believe

its actually a "he" - and yes, i am a guy too
lol

:bowrofl:

* Waits for Spackbace to take his foot out of his mouth.

Haha good one.

Any idea how I can speed up the ECU break in time? I am stalling all over the place, it's maddening!

Haha good one.

Any idea how I can speed up the ECU break in time? I am stalling all over the place, it's maddening!


plug the fuses back in??

shouldnt take more than 5-10min

my car dosent even do it at all any mor even when batt has been d/c for 2-3hrs! :confused:

plug the fuses back in??

shouldnt take more than 5-10min

my car dosent even do it at all any mor even when batt has been d/c for 2-3hrs! :confused:

I can assure you I plugged it back in :P

its actually a "he" - and yes, i am a guy too
lol

ah well, ya own a KL, spose it was to be expected :bowrofl: :bowrofl:

ah well, ya own a KL, spose it was to be expected :bowrofl: :bowrofl:

:P

Be nice!
Im sure there are plenty of other straight KL owners out there... right? guys? please? back me up here? lol
(for the record, i think its more the TR people that are a little more.... how to put it delicatly... pink? as i know more gay TR owners than later model owners! lol)

Well I filled up this afternoon and to my delight the trip computer was almost spot on with the figures it displayed. It showed 26.7L used (26.2L went into the tank) and average of 15.6L/100 (I worked out 15.2L/100).

So yeah, problem solved! :D