RICA, OBD and mpg display

mcentee2 · Jan 15th, 2008, 12:52

Hello,

I have read that "piggyback" devices - like Powerklick - can interfere with the ecu determination of mpg and display wrongly on the dashboard.

I am right in thinking that a RICA, or equivalent, remap would not result in any errors, and therefore the mpg would be accurate ?

Many Thanks

JIM C · Jan 15th, 2008, 12:56

I have a Pwerklick unit and the fuel consumption display is now inaccurate it reads on the high side.
Jim

Georgey dee · Jan 15th, 2008, 15:47

I have an MTE map and the MPG is fairly accurate if I drive constant but if I drasticly change my driving style within a short distance it does wander.

Engineer · Jan 15th, 2008, 21:46

PK is an oil burner device and they quote on their website it may do silly things with mpg etc. a good re-map won't IMHO

s60ben · Jan 16th, 2008, 04:27

When nuisance had his car custom mapped by Rica/VT the mpg was wildly inaccurate and he has photo's showing his average as being @ 55mpg in a T5

yeah right..........

his MTE map is accurate for his mpg though AFAIK.

mcentee2 · Jan 16th, 2008, 11:28

Many thanks for the replies - I guess as usual its a case of it "shouldn't" make a difference, but all cars are different and there are so many variables anyway!

Cheers

Jan 15th, 2008, 12:52	#1
mcentee2 New Member Last Online: Aug 11th, 2008 16:28 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: York	RICA, OBD and mpg display Hello, I have read that "piggyback" devices - like Powerklick - can interfere with the ecu determination of mpg and display wrongly on the dashboard. I am right in thinking that a RICA, or equivalent, remap would not result in any errors, and therefore the mpg would be accurate ? Many Thanks

Jan 15th, 2008, 12:56	#2
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	I have a Pwerklick unit and the fuel consumption display is now inaccurate it reads on the high side. Jim __________________

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Georgey dee Premier Member Last Online: May 1st, 2024 06:21 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norwich View Photos By: Georgey dee	I have an MTE map and the MPG is fairly accurate if I drive constant but if I drasticly change my driving style within a short distance it does wander. __________________ HAD; 440 GLT(Loved it), 850 GLT auto(Loved it), S70 2.5T(Nothing but problems!), 850R auto(Loved it!!), S60 D5 SE (Nothing but problems!) GOT; S60 D5 SE Lux Auto RAF Marham Track Day Co-Ord'

Jan 15th, 2008, 21:46	#4
Engineer Rubbing son is racing.... Last Online: Jan 18th, 2017 14:26 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: London	PK is an oil burner device and they quote on their website it may do silly things with mpg etc. a good re-map won't IMHO __________________ Engineer

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s60ben Master Member Last Online: Dec 8th, 2023 18:20 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Yorkshire	When nuisance had his car custom mapped by Rica/VT the mpg was wildly inaccurate and he has photo's showing his average as being @ 55mpg in a T5 yeah right.......... his MTE map is accurate for his mpg though AFAIK. __________________ http://forums.t5d5.org/ RT Mechanics Info: RT Mechanics Legal Threats RT Mechanics Poor Work

Jan 16th, 2008, 11:28	#6
mcentee2 New Member Last Online: Aug 11th, 2008 16:28 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: York	Many thanks for the replies - I guess as usual its a case of it "shouldn't" make a difference, but all cars are different and there are so many variables anyway! Cheers

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