Odometer did "magically" reset to 0 miles Vectra on Freightliner chassis

[John Canfield]

Interesting,  thanks. Mine has never reset to zero, it just goes backwards.

 

[DutchEagle]

In case someone finds this via a search (Google or otherwise) in the future, I called Freightliner support and they now have determined (confirmed with the tech on the phone) the following:

1) The MMDC for these affected chassis/units reset the dash odometer to 0 (zero) miles EACH time the odometer hits 50k miles

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Thank you, that is something to try. However, if I understand it right, it will not display the real odometer setting on the dash again.

In the meantime, I found a solution that I'm ok with, I bought an Android tablet and installed the free BlueFire application on it (You also have to buy a Bluetooth adapter for the diagnostic port ($190). but in total still cheaper than Silverleaf $395) At least I can compare the BlueFire reporting with the ECM.

Also good info in case we decide to sell the coach so the buyer knows the mileage is honest (I'm not planning on selling.)

NOTE: You can download the Bluefire app for Apple/Android/Windows and test it without the adapter it will not connect but shows demo data on your phone, tablet or PC.

 

[DutchEagle]

Interesting,  thanks. Mine has never reset to zero, it just goes backwards.

So someday you might end up with a negative odometer mileage. What if you drive backward?  

 

[camperAL]

Hi,

Interesting. Just think of the re-sale value after ten years

 

[John Canfield]

So someday you might end up with a negative odometer mileage. What if you drive backward? 

  . I don't trust my rear cam that much!

Hi,

Interesting. Just think of the re-sale value after ten years

I wish it was only ten years old, she's middle age at 15.

 

[Utclmjmpr]

Mine has just hit middle age at 24,,, but then it's also a Spartan chassis..>>>Dan ;D