Ford Focus Trip Computer

[~Divine~Wind~]

hallo,


First off not got a clue about this so let the flaming commence

I currently have a Ford Focus Zetec 1.8, it didn't come with the trip computer.

Im wondering can I pick up the dash section needed and get it fitted or are there more bits n pieces I would need?

 

[Mucky_Pup]

Mk.1? Mk.2?

Either one I'd be inclined to say no, I'd say that would require some probing in the ECU to get it to work, but don't quote me.

 

[~Divine~Wind~]

yeah was wondering if it would be a bundle of wires with a conenctor on the end of if it would involve a lot of wiring and messing around.

I'll have to get back to you on the Mk1/2 I'm not 100% sure

 

[ajstan]

I'll have to get back to you on the Mk1/2 I'm not 100% sure

What year is the car?

 

[Morbius]

I believe that quite a few cars without a trip computer have the ability to have one fitted. You'd stand a better chance by asking the owners club. There'd definitely be someone there who'd know all the details.

 

[~Divine~Wind~]

53 plate

 

[Janesy B]

MK1 then. I believe you can retrofit a trip computer into those but it's quite a bit of work.

http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=142971

You'll need the computer, clock surround, multiplug, indicator stalk, temp sensor, and low fluid sensor for the washer bottle

 

[~Divine~Wind~]

Will have a look into that

Thankyou very much mate

Wanna see if I can find out my mpg and why the diesel appears to be gettin eaten pretty damn fast

 

[Janesy B]

Probably better off spending the £100 or so on a service

 

[dazz25]

You can work out your mpg without spending money on retrofitting a trip computer.

Probably more accurate if you do it yourself as well.

 

[~Divine~Wind~]

Was more to see at which point it was guzzling deisel, but does this look right.

0.22 gallons / litre
50l Tank > 25% = 12.5L
12.5*0.22 = 2.75Gallons

Last couple of times Ive hit around 100-110 when I hit a
quarter mark

so 100/2.75 = 36.36 mpg?

That sound about right for a 1.8l Diesel Focus?
Jaunt to work and back every day is pretty much most
of the driving I do.

 

[georges]

Don't do it by the fuel gauge.

Brim.
Reset trip counter.
Drive.
Brim - note litres added.
Check Trip Counter.

trip counter*4.52/litres added = mpg.

It might be that you are putting in more than a quarter, as quite often the fuel can be added beyond the fuel gauge 'full'.