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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 09:10 PM
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Trip meter gets stuck

My trip meter gets stuck at 6/10 of a mile and won't spin past it. Any ideas?
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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 10:07 PM
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Re: Trip meter gets stuck

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My trip meter gets stuck at 6/10 of a mile and won't spin past it. Any ideas?
Someone told me the other day to pull out on the trip button a little. Maybe try that....?
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 06:40 AM
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Re: Trip meter gets stuck

Originally Posted by BroncoRN
My trip meter gets stuck at 6/10 of a mile and won't spin past it. Any ideas?
Welcome to TGO, Bronco.

Listing the year, make, model, engine, trans of your car will benefit members who wish to help. If your car is a Camaro, 82-89, for example, the following should help:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/faq-...-fix-pics.html

Best of luck with your project,

JamesC
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 07:41 AM
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Re: Trip meter gets stuck

Just happens some times.
I have to push the pin in as far as it goes and let it "snap" back, not just release it.
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 09:18 AM
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Re: Trip meter gets stuck

Oops
1986 Camaro z28, auto tranny, 350 - carbed
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