JapCarForum Car Manufacturers Lexus/Toyota IS200 / IS300 / SPORTCROSS / Altezza I want to pick your brains about something...

I want to pick your brains about something...

I want to pick your brains about something...

kam05
Senior Member
387
01-02-2017, 05:46 AM
#1
On the other side there is a discussion going on regarding where the mileage on a IS200 is stored.

Is the mileage stored on the odometer or on the ECU? Some say odometer, but I think its stored on the ECU.

If the mileage is stored on the odometer then what's stopping you from getting a low mileage odometer and fitting it to your high mileage IS200? To me this is a very easy way to clock a IS200.

I have no intention of clocking my or any other IS200- this question is purely to post back a reply on the other side.

Any ideas?

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kam05
01-02-2017, 05:46 AM #1

On the other side there is a discussion going on regarding where the mileage on a IS200 is stored.

Is the mileage stored on the odometer or on the ECU? Some say odometer, but I think its stored on the ECU.

If the mileage is stored on the odometer then what's stopping you from getting a low mileage odometer and fitting it to your high mileage IS200? To me this is a very easy way to clock a IS200.

I have no intention of clocking my or any other IS200- this question is purely to post back a reply on the other side.

Any ideas?


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Mods:...WIM geometry setup & fine tune, K&N Air filter, Stainless steel A/C rings, Brodit phone kit, Stainless steel clock surround, B&M Shortshifter & LED Domelight, Maplight & Sun Visors, OEM Chrome exhaust tip, OEM rubber bootliner, Fan type windscreen washer jets, LS430 Side repeaters, OEM LE grille, OEM cargo net, Front OEM armrest

FirebirdPhil
Posting Freak
7,101
01-02-2017, 05:48 AM
#2
ECU mate - it stops people swapping the fascia and changing the mileage.

It is interconnected with the OBDII port IIRC

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FirebirdPhil
01-02-2017, 05:48 AM #2

ECU mate - it stops people swapping the fascia and changing the mileage.

It is interconnected with the OBDII port IIRC


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

kam05
Senior Member
387
01-02-2017, 05:59 AM
#3
Thought so- thanks 2tongues.

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kam05
01-02-2017, 05:59 AM #3

Thought so- thanks 2tongues.


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Mods:...WIM geometry setup & fine tune, K&N Air filter, Stainless steel A/C rings, Brodit phone kit, Stainless steel clock surround, B&M Shortshifter & LED Domelight, Maplight & Sun Visors, OEM Chrome exhaust tip, OEM rubber bootliner, Fan type windscreen washer jets, LS430 Side repeaters, OEM LE grille, OEM cargo net, Front OEM armrest

parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
01-02-2017, 06:41 AM
#4
Seems I was wrong then, and your logic did make sense actually. But that means if you make it stop by tampering with it, how do you make it work again? Do you need a new ECU?

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parthiban
01-02-2017, 06:41 AM #4

Seems I was wrong then, and your logic did make sense actually. But that means if you make it stop by tampering with it, how do you make it work again? Do you need a new ECU?


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

steviewevie
Posting Freak
7,993
01-02-2017, 06:50 AM
#5
You'd need to reprogram whatever chip it is that holds the mileage. On the Internet there are all sorts of websites offering highly dubious "mileage correction" services, in case you have a "problem" with your mileage reading.

I guess in the worst case if you've broken the ECU you may need a new one (though bear in mind the IS200 has several ECUs).

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IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
01-02-2017, 06:50 AM #5

You'd need to reprogram whatever chip it is that holds the mileage. On the Internet there are all sorts of websites offering highly dubious "mileage correction" services, in case you have a "problem" with your mileage reading.

I guess in the worst case if you've broken the ECU you may need a new one (though bear in mind the IS200 has several ECUs).


[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !

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