Well you have just explained why it is a bad idea to reset on the move. What causes more wear/damage? Shifting gears while stationary with the engine off or shifiting gears while on the move?
----- Original Message ----- From: "Fmiser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 10:54 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Odometers > It seems than at Tue, 24 Jul 2007 10:17:56 +0930, Hendrik wrote: > >> No one is saying that reseting on the move once or twice a year is a big >> deal, however when it becomes a habit then the problems start. >> Think of it a sending a shock through the system, everything is turning >> nicely and you slam the brakes on. Would you regularly lock up the rear >> wheels via the handbrake? No, why not? > > ???? > > The first thing that happens when the reset button is press is > the drive gear is lifted so the tripometer is now "de-clutched". > As the button is pressed further, the gears spin back to zero. > When the button is released, the last action is to re-engaged > the odometer drive to the tripometer. > > It's like shifting gears than locking the brakes. Sure, it causes > wear - but so does pulling out of the driveway. Or sitting in > the seat. > > -- Philip > > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.16/914 - Release Date: > 23/07/2007 7:45 PM > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
