Instruments - Trip Meter Not Resetting
ELECTRICALEL010-98
December 11, 1998
Title:
TRIP METER RESET FIELD FIX
Models:
'98 Avalon
Introduction
There has been a design change in the meter case to correct a concern with the trip meter reset. When the reset button is pressed and held the meter display would change to the next display mode and the trip meter would not reset.
Affected Vehicles
^ 1998 model year Avalons built before 4T1BF18B * WU231096
Repair Procedure
1. Remove the speedometer from the combination meter case.
2. Clip 5 mm off the length of the trip meter reset arm support post.
3. Remove debris from meter case.
NOTE:
The support post is part of the molded housing in which the speedometer is mounted. Use the picture attached to determine the exact post to clip.
Warranty Information
Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Toyota Basic Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.
* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.