R56 Speedometer Error on 2013 MCS
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Speedometer Error on 2013 MCS
So I always assumed that my speedometer was accurate, especially with stock wheels and tires, however I started using the Waze app on my iPhone which displays your current speed, and I noticed that my speedometer consistently reads 3mph faster than my app which is using a GPS and I assume that to be accurate. The app exactly matches the speedometer in my two Subarus also. What's troubling is that if my speedometer is reading fast, my odometer is probably also racking up miles faster than it should diminishing my warranty. Has anybody else experienced this? Is there any way it can be corrected?
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Speedometer Error on 2013 MCS
This discussion comes up every now and again. It is intentional that the speed over estimates by about 2-3 miles per hour. This in no way affects the odometer which is totally separate.
If you dislike it, the over-estimation setting for the digital speedometer can be disabled with NCS Expert.
If you dislike it, the over-estimation setting for the digital speedometer can be disabled with NCS Expert.
#4
Ditto to the above. My speedo was normally about 6% fast compared to the GPS (reading 32 at 30, 55 at 52, 65 at 61). I put 215/45/17's on it this year and cut the error in half, and have no rubbing issues. GPS is now reading 63 when speedo says 65.
I don't mind, it would be a bigger issue if it was reading slow.
Mike
I don't mind, it would be a bigger issue if it was reading slow.
Mike
#5
Auto manufacturers work within the guidelines of many laws. I understand one is that they 'can not' sell a car with a speedometer indicating less than the actual speed but they can sell one that indicates more than the actual speed by up to 10%. It's not hard to figure out which way they would go.
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Speedometer Error on 2013 MCS
Originally Posted by cerenkov
If you dislike it, the over-estimation setting for the digital speedometer can be disabled with NCS Expert.
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Ditto to the above. My speedo was normally about 6% fast compared to the GPS (reading 32 at 30, 55 at 52, 65 at 61). I put 215/45/17's on it this year and cut the error in half, and have no rubbing issues. GPS is now reading 63 when speedo says 65.
I don't mind, it would be a bigger issue if it was reading slow.
Mike
I don't mind, it would be a bigger issue if it was reading slow.
Mike
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Digital one in the tach housing. The analog gauge is just for show. Too far away to read quickly without taking your eyes off the road.
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