trip computer weirdness

[Mike Arman]

> jos1 at cornell.edu
> Subject: trip computer weirdness
> 
> Has anyone else had their trip computer suddenly become flaky? On my 
> 1990 200q, the trip computer just started quadrupling my MPG -- went 
> from showing the usual 22-27 MPG under normal driving conditions, to 
> 102-180 MPG; tank to empty likewise now reads 2000 mi. at fillup, and 
> fuel used barely registers. Other functions such as boost, time elapsed 
> and MPH are normal.
> 
> Any BTDT on what's happening and how I can fix this? The computer used 
> to be about 12% optimistic before, but this is ridiculous!
> 
> Thanks in advance for any insights!
> 
> JS


Your trip computer is probably telling you the truth - after all, it is
a triumph of Cherman technology, and if it tells you the airlock is
open, then the air lock is open.

Please tell us what you did to your car - you may have solved the
current gasoline crisis for us all in one fell swoop. 2,000 miles per
fillup  would last me for two months, and 102 to 180 mpg on my V8Q would
be slicker than beer in cans. (This guy is getting 180 mpg in his Audi
and he's complaining about it?)

Shell-shocked minds want to know, especially Shell Oil shocked minds.
Best Regards,

Mike Arman
90 V8, not just a car, an ADVENTURE!
(and a thirsty adventure as well)