Pontiac Vibe odometer malfunction while using trip meter for mileage calculation on Pontiac Vibe
Problem overview
Some Pontiac Vibe owners report experiencing odometer malfunctions, where the odometer stops functioning at 299,999 miles or kilometers. In such cases, they often resort to using the Trip B meter to track future mileage. To maintain an accurate record, some owners manually add the trip meter reading to the last known odometer reading. From an accounting standpoint, as long as mileage can be documented, they find it acceptable to use the trip odometer and add 300,000 to it for mileage calculations. If reprogramming the odometer is necessary, technicians typically read the mileage, subtract 300,000, and reprogram it, although it will again stop at 299,999. Additionally, there are options to indicate on the odometer that the mileage exceeds mechanical limits or is not the actual mileage. Some users have shared their experiences of tracking mileage manually in a notebook while using the trip odometer up to certain milestones before disposing of the vehicle.
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