Elapsed Time Display = "- - -" - Subaru Outback

Beamus · 02-17-2006, 03:29 PM

Great forum here..have learned a lot about my new '06 Outback.

Problem: the Elapsed Time display in my OB works sometimes and other times I get " - - - " in the display. Not a clue why this is happening and the manual is no help.

All other functions on the display work fine.

Searched the boards here but have not found anyone with a similar problem. Hopefully it's just "the nut behind the steering wheel" as my Dad likes to say...

Any help is appreciated!

Beamus

Random · 02-17-2006, 04:30 PM

The time should count up anytime the engine is running. If the engine isn't running, or the key is not in the "ON" position, that might explain it.

If you're driving down the road...and it still says --:-- I dunno about that. First time I've ever seen that one reported.

Beamus · 02-17-2006, 04:56 PM

Thanks, Random.

I should have said that the problem occurs when the engine is running...

I'm hooked on timing my trips now that I have the E/T display, so it's frustrating when I check it and get " - - -"

Beamus

ntak · 02-17-2006, 05:57 PM

It's a glitch that also confused me for a while. You can solve this before starting your car by pausing your key in the "on" position (about 1 sec) before fully engaging the ignition. Works every time now.

Beamus · 02-18-2006, 06:01 AM

Thanks!

How'd you ever figure that one out, ntak?

Beamus

ntak · 02-20-2006, 04:30 PM

Internet search. Found the resolution at cars101.com under "updates."

ricardolv · 02-20-2006, 10:55 PM

I've had the same problem with E/T working sometimes and showing "--:--" othertimes when the car is running. I'll try the pause to see if it works.

ricardolv · 02-21-2006, 10:49 PM

It works!!

02-17-2006, 03:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Beamus Recruit Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Elapsed Time Display = "- - -" Great forum here..have learned a lot about my new '06 Outback. Problem: the Elapsed Time display in my OB works sometimes and other times I get " - - - " in the display. Not a clue why this is happening and the manual is no help. All other functions on the display work fine. Searched the boards here but have not found anyone with a similar problem. Hopefully it's just "the nut behind the steering wheel" as my Dad likes to say... Any help is appreciated! Beamus

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02-17-2006, 04:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Beamus Recruit Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks, Random. I should have said that the problem occurs when the engine is running... I'm hooked on timing my trips now that I have the E/T display, so it's frustrating when I check it and get " - - -" Beamus

02-17-2006, 05:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
ntak Recruit Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Car: 2006 Outback XT Ltd. Posts: 13 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It's a glitch that also confused me for a while. You can solve this before starting your car by pausing your key in the "on" position (about 1 sec) before fully engaging the ignition. Works every time now.

02-18-2006, 06:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
Beamus Recruit Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks! How'd you ever figure that one out, ntak? Beamus

02-20-2006, 04:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
ntak Recruit Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Car: 2006 Outback XT Ltd. Posts: 13 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Internet search. Found the resolution at cars101.com under "updates."

02-20-2006, 10:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
ricardolv Recruit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: ventura, california Car: 2006, OB XT Ltd Posts: 12 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've had the same problem with E/T working sometimes and showing "--:--" othertimes when the car is running. I'll try the pause to see if it works.

02-21-2006, 10:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
ricardolv Recruit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: ventura, california Car: 2006, OB XT Ltd Posts: 12 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It works!!