computer - what is this ??

Oct 25th, 2004, 13:06

Just noticed that when switching the mode on the computer, some times the word "disc" flashes onthe screen fo a second.

Anyone know what this is ????

sarge · Oct 25th, 2004, 13:51

Don't know what it is, but my Dad's T5 does it sometimes. He mentioned it to the dealer but they hadn't heard of it before. Neither of our 850s did it and thus far my V70 hasn't done it either. It's a bit odd but I don't think it affects the data.

Sarge
'99 V70 AWD

Oct 25th, 2004, 14:15

it normally means there is an error with the computer but seeing as though most models do this when switching between modes i would say its quite normal.

sholtby · Oct 25th, 2004, 18:45

Mine does that also. Its usually when I switch to the instantaneous mpg reading. I think it means disconnected. As in it hasnt received a signal from the relevant sensor.

Simon

Chris_Rogers · Oct 27th, 2004, 07:50

That's right, except it's because it's not seeing a valid input from the mode switch due to a dodgy contact. If you wind the switch over the full range a few times to wipe the contacts the problem should go away.

Oct 28th, 2004, 00:11

I stupidly thought it was because I had a CD changer in the system!

Great advice. Mine does this too. I will try the sweeping the knob around a bit to clean the contacts.

Richard Whennell
855 T5 1995
VOC member

Oct 25th, 2004, 13:06	#1
c13tay Guest Location:	computer - what is this ?? Just noticed that when switching the mode on the computer, some times the word "disc" flashes onthe screen fo a second. Anyone know what this is ????

Oct 25th, 2004, 13:51	#2
sarge Master Member Last Online: Nov 5th, 2010 08:01 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Roy Bridge	RE: computer - what is this ?? Don't know what it is, but my Dad's T5 does it sometimes. He mentioned it to the dealer but they hadn't heard of it before. Neither of our 850s did it and thus far my V70 hasn't done it either. It's a bit odd but I don't think it affects the data. Sarge '99 V70 AWD

Oct 25th, 2004, 14:15	#3
k690bpp Guest Location:	RE: computer - what is this ?? it normally means there is an error with the computer but seeing as though most models do this when switching between modes i would say its quite normal.

Oct 25th, 2004, 18:45	#4
sholtby Premier Member Last Online: May 26th, 2010 20:17 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: north east	RE: computer - what is this ?? Mine does that also. Its usually when I switch to the instantaneous mpg reading. I think it means disconnected. As in it hasnt received a signal from the relevant sensor. Simon

Oct 27th, 2004, 07:50	#5
Chris_Rogers VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2017 16:55 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: South Kent Coast	RE: computer - what is this ?? That's right, except it's because it's not seeing a valid input from the mode switch due to a dodgy contact. If you wind the switch over the full range a few times to wipe the contacts the problem should go away.

Oct 28th, 2004, 00:11	#6
rawmusic Guest Location:	RE: computer - what is this ?? I stupidly thought it was because I had a CD changer in the system! Great advice. Mine does this too. I will try the sweeping the knob around a bit to clean the contacts. Richard Whennell 855 T5 1995 VOC member

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