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Speedometer glitch off by 50 mph at 65 reads 115

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Larry Doubleu, Feb 17, 2014.

  1. Larry Doubleu

    Larry Doubleu New Member

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    Has anyone had a problem with the speedometer getting off suddenly?
    Mine is off by 40 to 50 mph at speeds of 65 or more.
    At 45 actual it reads 70.
    So I assume it needs the computer reset. Is there a way to do this without going to the shop?
    Thanks,
    Larry
     
    #1 Larry Doubleu, Feb 17, 2014
  2. The Electric Me

    The Electric Me Go Speed Go!

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    Wow that seems pretty significant.
    And looking at your profile I'd assume your vehicle is still under warranty.

    Being off that much? If I was under warranty, I'd almost want the problem documented with the dealership.

    Why not take it in and have them look at it? That's more than a "glitch".
     
    #2 The Electric Me, Feb 17, 2014
  3. fuzzy1

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    It is reading kilometers per hour instead of miles per hour.

    The button to switch it is just right of the steering wheel, with the clock controls.
     
    #3 fuzzy1, Feb 17, 2014
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    GrumpyCabbie Senior Member

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    lol I think fuzzy1 has hit the nail on the head :)
     
    #4 GrumpyCabbie, Feb 17, 2014
  5. The Electric Me

    The Electric Me Go Speed Go!

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    Brilliant...

    It's not a glitch...it's the metric system!

    I thought that was a pretty big "glitch".
     
    #5 The Electric Me, Feb 17, 2014
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    I was going to offer to fix it for $30 if he brought it to me :)
     
    #6 rjparker, Feb 17, 2014
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