Odometer battery

[l10tus]

Can anyone describe how to best replace the odometer battery in my early Chim please? Any pitfalls or anything to note?
Cheers,
Phil.

[Gary TVR]

I never heard of a battery in the odometer. Are you sure that it is just not working anymore?

[sixor8]

Early 1993 / 94 ones had an LCD digital odometer display. I'm aware of it but don't have a solution suggestion, the instruments usually need specialist equipment to get them apart other than prising the bezel off using tools.

[Belle427]

Ive read it can be done with care, bezel needs to be prised off which will be the hardest thing without damage. Maybe some old credit cards would be handy here.
Mileage will also go back to zero.
They can be sent away to do but the companies are not the quickest on turnaround,

[l10tus]

Many thanks all for the replies. Dash out again, here we go!

[Adrian@]

You will need to buy an external battery case and a grommet for the wires as you go through the rear metalwork, so that the 3V can be changed going forward at service points (it will also fail if have to jump start the car). I have a generator to bring the mileage up to as was, supplied from the guy on PH (I cannot find the link ATM), but it is here somewhere. I am based Coventry if you get stuck, as I have done a few and still have cases and grommet around me. A@

[l10tus]

Adrian, many thanks for the reply, info and offer to help.

I haven't had chance to remove the Speedo yet, as unfortunately the car is stored outside - need I say more!

As soon as I get it put of the car I'd like to take you up on your offer to reset the milage please?

Can you let me have your contact details please, I'll Private message you with mine.

I'm in Telford.

Many thanks,

Phil.