Elapsed time counter malfunction?

[dthoma2]

My elapsed time counter in the dash display resets itself automatically every time the car is shut off. Isn't it supposed to keep a cumulative time until it is reset manually? Does anyone else have this problem?

 

[sarge]

My elapsed time counter in the dash display resets itself automatically every time the car is shut off. Isn't it supposed to keep a cumulative time until it is reset manually? Does anyone else have this problem?

Mine does this, but I don't think it is a problem. I suspect that the elapsed time is designed to reset after some set time with the car not running.

 

[ctrcbob]

I've aways been puzzled by this. It seems to have a mind of its own. Because of this, I never use (or look at) it.

 

[ASHDUMP]

It resets itself after a certain amount of time. I typically don't like this. I like to know how many hrs I drive on a full tank of gas.... not necessarily how long for each trip.

 

[STREETS]

Ash is correct. If you are on a trip, make a stop for lunch/gas- its still clicks away once you start again. But if you stop the car for couple hours- back at 0:00.

 

[Ron Veenker]

The Mercedes E class gives you 4.5 hrs before resetting. Thought you would want to know that.

Ron

 

[BacktoHyundaibychoice]

The Mercedes E class gives you 4.5 hrs before resetting. Thought you would want to know that.

Ron

My Passats were an hour.