Alpha obd can’t change mileage

[Fogell_thegreat]

Hey everyone I upgraded my cluster to the 7” and having issue changing my odometer mileage, I’m using alpha obd with a Mx connector and manage to change my driving hours and idle hours but my odometer isn’t changing , anyone else have this issue if so what did you do to fix it thx

 

[indept]

Have you searched this in the AlfaObd thread?

AlfaOBD

Please Read!!! Supported years: 2013 to 2018 Make a backup of your original BCM configuration before making any changes. While we have a few BCM configs to compare with, there is nothing like comparing to your own pre-changes. Instructions: Uploading System ID (BCM) Information: Thank you...

www.ramforum.com

 

[indept]

Also
to the forum

 

[jejb]

I would hope it would not let you do that!!

 

[Burla]

I would hope it would not let you do that!!

he has to set it back to actual miles, new cluster is on zero.

check dyi section, there are some cluster upgrade threads.

 

[jejb]

he has to set it back to actual miles, new cluster is on zero.

Yeah, I get that. But I'd think giving that ability to anyone that can buy a tool like this would lead to rampant fraud in the used car world.

 

[Scottly]

Yeah, I get that. But I'd think giving that ability to anyone that can buy a tool like this would lead to rampant fraud in the used car world.

As if that doesn't already exist?

 

[jejb]

As if that doesn't already exist?

If tools like Alpha are available to do that, I'm sure you're right.

 

[Scottly]

If tools like Alpha are available to do that, I'm sure you're right.

Pretty sure you don't need a tool, if you swap the Dash module and ECM at the same time, you'll get a zero reset. Last time I checked, the mileage was stored in an EPOM in the ECM, and if one goes down, the other stores it...If both go down, you lose it. I'm probably wrong....someone with way greater tech knowledge should chime in here.

 

[dan carey]

I have an Autel D8 that will set the mileage in the ECM, however there is also almost the same mileage located in the PCM that you can't change. I don't know why the mileage is not the same, the ones I've seen are within .05%

 

[Mister Luck]

The penalties for violating Title 49 U.S. Code 32703 and other odometer violations are outlined in 49 U.S.C. 32709. These stringent measures underline the seriousness of the federal government treating odometer fraud.

a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per violation
(per vehicle whose odometer is altered), up to a maximum total penalty of $1 million.

I think in 2010 there was rampant private party digital OD rollbacks happening on some Chrysler models , Chrysler themselves were charged with tampering analog OD’s in the 1987 scandal.