Mileometer computer issue??

[cdgthreesalmons]

Whilst test driving three demonstrators at my local dealer I noted they ALL had the same fault.

The electronic total-car mileage in the computer display would change to km/hour? when slowing down . . . .then revert to miles covered again when speeding up. Dealer hadnt noticed it! but I wondered if anyone else has had a similar fault. Just ordered new 1.4 TSI and wondered if this was a common softward fault??

Anyone had any other "new car" issues with the new Golf??

[machine]

The kph is displayed when you're on the move and the mileage shows when stopped.

I asume the kph is needed as the speedo is only marked in mph.

[VictorPapa]

The miles appear in the bottom left of the display, unless you've got cruise control switched on, in which case the set speed shows.

[cdgthreesalmons]

Are you saying that the total car mileage changes to kph when on the move? Surely that cant be correct can it??

[machine]

Are you saying that the total car mileage changes to kph when on the move? Surely that cant be correct can it??


thats exactly what happens on mine, the total mileage changes to the speed in kph when on the move.

I'm convinced it's because the analogue speedo doesn't have kph marked on it.

[HHGTTG]

thats exactly what happens on mine, the total mileage changes to the speed in kph when on the move.

I'm convinced it's because the analogue speedo doesn't have kph marked on it.
That's what I have heard here or maybe on ukmkivs.net. Seems odd to me but who want to know the total car mileage when on the move, anyway?

[cdgthreesalmons]

I think I would rather see the total miles than my speed in kph!? Sounds like a software issue to me.

[machine]

I think I would rather see the total miles than my speed in kph!? Sounds like a software issue to me.


What if you wanted to take your car abroad?


It's clearly not a software issue.

[RickT]

THIS IS NOT A PROBLEM..

Passats also do this, Skoda, Mercs... the list goes on...

The trip will show MILES when stopped as that is the current default setting for the UK, when the car moves the display shows you your speed in "KM" as the cluster does not have the MPH and KM on the speed cluster, it only has to display both units within the UK.

As the UK is the only country in the EU which uses MPH, all UK-market cars have the inner km/h scale as part of type approval (the standards by which cars are designed) or a digital real time display in preparation for the seemingly unlikely event that we convert to metric or if used in one of the EU surrounding countries which are metric.

The only LEGAL requirement in the EU is for KPH to be shown.About 90% of cars sold in the EU are for KPH markets.Cars sold in the UK have MPH as well which is not required elsewhere in the EU.


Regulation 35(1) Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986

Every motor vehicle with the UK shall be fitted with a speedometer which, if the vehicle is first used on or after 1st April 1984, shall be capable of indicating speed in both miles per hour and kilometres per hour, either simultaneously or, by the operation of a switch, separately, unless exempted by paragraphs (2) and (3) of this regulation.



-- There maybe a new version out now due to Northen Ireland converting to KM, I will see if i can find it.

So.. all in all, The car is not faulty.

Rick

[paul.mgrath]

Thats right my brothers merc does it.

MPH in analogue and kph in digital.

[VictorPapa]

thats exactly what happens on mine, the total mileage changes to the speed in kph when on the move.

Mine doesn't change at all:confused: When stationary the kph shows 0. The total miles only appears in the bottom left, and only when the cruise control is not switched on.

[iallen1@btinter]

i hate it whats the point of showing kph, i would rather have option to leave it on total miles

[machine]

i hate it whats the point of showing kph, i would rather have option to leave it on total miles


So you can drive abroad without breaking the law?

Why would you want the total, what use does it serve while you're on the move?

with digital totals you don't even have the "excitement" of watching it flip over.

[iallen1@btinter]

i only drive in the Uk sp dont need to look at the kph i just look at the speedo in mph

[james_tiger_woo]

i only drive in the Uk sp dont need to look at the kph i just look at the speedo in mph

And if you ever went abroad - or the next guy that bought your car - or your OH...

[iallen1@btinter]

i know but you should be able to turn it off or on

[VictorPapa]

i know but you should be able to turn it off or on

I haven't got it to turn off, at least not as many have on here. As I said before, my kph shows all the time and doesn't revert to total miles.

[the_crofter]

Whilst test driving three demonstrators at my local dealer I noted they ALL had the same fault.

The electronic total-car mileage in the computer display would change to km/hour? when slowing down . . . .then revert to miles covered again when speeding up. Dealer hadnt noticed it! but I wondered if anyone else has had a similar fault. Just ordered new 1.4 TSI and wondered if this was a common softward fault??

Anyone had any other "new car" issues with the new Golf??

On my MFD the kph is displayed all the time (between the lines) as shown in the attached pics. As others have said, the total mileage display only changes when you select cruise control. Whilst on (and activated) it shows the speed set. When cancelled (but still on) it shows the last speed set in smaller font. When you come to a stop it reverts back to the total mileage. Mine certainly doesn't switch between mph/kph.

[RickT]

i hate it whats the point of showing kph, i would rather have option to leave it on total miles


Try reading my post on page one..... :o

or even better.. i will post it below for you.


THIS IS NOT A PROBLEM..

Passats also do this, Skoda, Mercs... the list goes on...

The trip will show MILES when stopped as that is the current default setting for the UK, when the car moves the display shows you your speed in "KM" as the cluster does not have the MPH and KM on the speed cluster, it only has to display both units within the UK.

As the UK is the only country in the EU which uses MPH, all UK-market cars have the inner km/h scale as part of type approval (the standards by which cars are designed) or a digital real time display in preparation for the seemingly unlikely event that we convert to metric or if used in one of the EU surrounding countries which are metric.

The only LEGAL requirement in the EU is for KPH to be shown.About 90% of cars sold in the EU are for KPH markets.Cars sold in the UK have MPH as well which is not required elsewhere in the EU.


Regulation 35(1) Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986

Every motor vehicle with the UK shall be fitted with a speedometer which, if the vehicle is first used on or after 1st April 1984, shall be capable of indicating speed in both miles per hour and kilometres per hour, either simultaneously or, by the operation of a switch, separately, unless exempted by paragraphs (2) and (3) of this regulation.



-- There maybe a new version out now due to Northen Ireland converting to KM, I will see if i can find it.

So.. all in all, The car is not faulty.

Rick

[the_crofter]

No need to get shirty...

[mr gee]

On my MFD the kph is displayed all the time (between the lines) as shown in the attached pics. As others have said, the total mileage display only changes when you select cruise control. Whilst on (and activated) it shows the speed set. When cancelled (but still on) it shows the last speed set in smaller font. When you come to a stop it reverts back to the total mileage. Mine certainly doesn't switch between mph/kph.

that secondary displayed kph can be deleted thru controls in your DIS.
mine incidentally reads MPH as Australia is on a metric system

[J400uk]

Think I know the answer to this one;

If you have the standard MFD (S & SE models) the total miles screen will change to KM/H when on the move.
If you have the Highline display (GT upwards) the KM/H Screen is shown permently (see pictures on previous page)
As others have said its by design and its the law in the UK.

Mercs have had a similar system on all cars launched since 2003, and it still annoys the owners even today.