Re: 88 90q computer ?????

[Nathan Belo <belo@eskimo.com>]

uOn Thu, 4 Sep 1997, J Kurt Bonk wrote:

> Just got a 88 90q w/ 95K and have noticed some glitchs in the computer,
> any help would be great:
> 1) driving time: sometimes goes blank or flashes 2:00
>  The manual says this is to remind you that you have driven 2 hours and
too be careful and not fall asleep.  Just hit the button and it will
continue.
 2) fuel left in tank is not working?
> 3) milage is not steady, bounces from 90/per to 24./per and up and down
>   This thing isn't accurate, mine does the same.
 4) my gas milage was about avg. 32 last week and now have 20, whats
> ~normal for these engines ( I know this is a loaded ?)
> 5) what is the test for the computer? I think the thing is funky? flat
> line displays, fixed driving time blah blah blah
> 6) today on a cold hah cool 54 the engine had a hard time starting,
> needed to get it jumped.  pain in the ass
Your battery could be running low.  Look for a vacuum leak or time to tune
up.


Nathan 
'88 90Q 161K miles