[s-cars] Can dealer chage mileage on a used instrument cluster?

[Bruce Mendel]

It may be true from the dealer, but there are tools that can set a digital
odometer to any mileage you desire. I've seen one in use...it's
jaw-dropping, takes less time than setting the clock.

Bruce
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Ellis" <UrS4 at sympatico.ca>
To: "Tony Curran" <tony.curran at sympatico.ca>
Cc: "S-Car-List at Audifans.Com" <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2005 10:52 AM
Subject: Re: [s-cars] Can dealer chage mileage on a used instrument cluster?


>
> Hey Tony!
>
> If I recall correctly the only time an adjustment can be made to the
> odometer is with a brand new cluster with electronic odometer with less
> than 100kms on it, in which case the odometer may be rolled forward once
> and only once using a VAG-COM or like tool.
>
> I don't know about the clusters that use a mechanical odometer, but I
> suspect they may not be easily adjustable.
>
> Which do you have in your S6 - mechanical or electronic odometer?
> -Dave
>
>
>
> Tony Curran wrote:
>
> >My dealer is telling me they can not change the mileage on a used
instrument
> >cluster. Once mileage is in it is burned.
> >
> >Is this true?
> >
> >TIA.
> >
> >Tony
> >96 S6
> >
>
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