Re: HALP!! My 86 GT H20 Temp Low, & Fuel Consumption High--

[Allan Jones <ampj@tiac.net>]

PAT MARTIN wrote:
> I don't think that your consumption is high I think it sounds like you are
> relying on the trip computer to give you an accurate reading.  Mine has never
> read even close.  I even adjusted the switches on the back and it got closer
> but still about 4mpg off.  I would not rely on that computer for anything
> except avg. mph, and time.

Pat,
   My trip computer in my '86 Coupe(are digital dash 4K's the only one's
w/ a trip comp.?) worked PERFECTLY for the entire life of the car until
just several months ago. Now I can't figure out(haven't tried that hard)
why it's WAY OFF. . . . sometimes giving me a reading of 78 MPG! or
MORE! But my point is that he *should* be able to rely on it. It was
quite nifty when it worked for me. I'm actually really upset and it is
one of my biggest pet-peeves w/ the car right now.
				                  Allan