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Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 8:50 pm 
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i installed a trip comp to my eb xr6, it all works ecept the range till empty, i used and followed the instructions on how to install it, got info from tech doc! the range just shows 520kms till empty, hasnt changed since half tank! the fuel dial in the cluster still works! anyone know the prob?
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Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 9:21 pm 
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so you can actually install a trip computer into a povo pack falcon??
Funny that Fox Parts In Sunshine told me its not possible unless u have a fairmont/lane loom...

 

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Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 10:23 pm 
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 12:56 am 
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they can be fitted to a base model.
you just need to add the plug and few wires as the tech doco discribes..

i would double check the wires you added to the cluster are going to the right pin??

ive done it to mine and it works fine!!
otherwise you might have a fault in the trip comp?
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 1:10 am 
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you dont need the looms to do it. i have a "Povo Pack" and mine works fine. its just a b**ch when ya cant get connectors small enough. so i just frayed the wires and shoved it in so they connected :)
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 11:38 am 
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in ef falcons if you remove the plastic bit where the cluster goes there is already a wire waiting for it to be plugged into.
my mate put one in and it works fine.
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 12:43 pm 
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yes..
but he is asking about eb!
and the eb gl ect dont have the wiring for the trip comp..
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 5:29 pm 
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TROYMAN wrote:
yes..
but he is asking about eb!
and the eb gl ect dont have the wiring for the trip comp..


Which doesnt mean its impossible at all! Its not fkn hard to run wires through the dash of falcons. Also Fabz, unless you have a Fairmont EF/Ls require you to add and remove wires from the clock plug. Yes the trip and clock use the same plug - no its not plug and play.

 

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Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 6:07 pm 
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krisisdog wrote:
TROYMAN wrote:
yes..
but he is asking about eb!
and the eb gl ect dont have the wiring for the trip comp..


Which doesnt mean its impossible at all! Its not fkn hard to run wires through the dash of falcons. Also Fabz, unless you have a Fairmont EF/Ls require you to add and remove wires from the clock plug. Yes the trip and clock use the same plug - no its not plug and play.


i dont understand what you said but i have a fairmont and i have a trip computer already so i dont have to worry about this :lol:

mate good luck with the eb trip computer.
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 6:35 pm 
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krisisdog wrote:
TROYMAN wrote:
yes..
but he is asking about eb!
and the eb gl ect dont have the wiring for the trip comp..


Which doesnt mean its impossible at all! Its not fkn hard to run wires through the dash of falcons. Also Fabz, unless you have a Fairmont EF/Ls require you to add and remove wires from the clock plug. Yes the trip and clock use the same plug - no its not plug and play.


yea i know ive done it to my ea!!
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 6:45 pm 
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FaBz wrote:
krisisdog wrote:
TROYMAN wrote:
yes..
but he is asking about eb!
and the eb gl ect dont have the wiring for the trip comp..


Which doesnt mean its impossible at all! Its not fkn hard to run wires through the dash of falcons. Also Fabz, unless you have a Fairmont EF/Ls require you to add and remove wires from the clock plug. Yes the trip and clock use the same plug - no its not plug and play.


i dont understand what you said but i have a fairmont and i have a trip computer already so i dont have to worry about this :lol:

mate good luck with the eb trip computer.


What dont you understand? I said unless you have a Fairmont, which already has the trip comp and appropriate wiring, you need to run some to the clock plug, to make it a trip comp plug, as well as remove a wire. I've done it to 2 EFs now, its piss easy, and a great mod.

 

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Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 7:03 pm 
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yeah all wires goimg to right places, but this time i plugger it in it now says 312 on range and still not counting down!
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Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 8:33 pm 
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Maybe a problem with the computer itself. Have you tried pressing the reset button a number of times ? Maybe you've got a magic Falcon with outstanding economy heheh.

 

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