Difference Between Trip Computer 1 and 2 in Mondeo
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1 and 2 simply record two separate sets of fuel consumption and mileage data with no functional difference. Below is relevant information about trip computers: 1. Concept: The trip computer, generally used in fuel-injected vehicles, primarily controls fuel injection quantity, air-fuel mixture ratio, etc. It consists of a microcomputer and peripheral circuits. The microcomputer integrates a microprocessor (CPU), memory, and input/output interfaces on a single chip. 2. Composition: Its main component is the microcomputer, with the CPU being the core element. The ECU converts input signals into digital form, processes them by comparing with stored reference data, calculates output values, then amplifies output signals to control various adjustment servo components such as relays and switches.
When I previously drove the Mondeo, I specifically researched the difference between Trip Computer 1 and 2, and found that they mainly differ in the duration of statistical information. Trip Computer 1 records short-term trip data, such as the mileage and fuel consumption for your current drive to the supermarket. It automatically resets after the engine is off for more than two hours. Trip Computer 2 records long-term data, accumulating all trip information since the last manual reset, displaying comprehensive fuel consumption and driving time over hundreds or even thousands of kilometers. As a long-distance commuter, I particularly rely on Trip Computer 2 to track monthly fuel consumption changes, while for quick shopping trips, Trip Computer 1 provides more immediate feedback. Switching between them on the dashboard is very convenient—just use the steering wheel buttons to compare the two data modes in real-time, which is quite practical for maintenance planning and fuel management.
As a car enthusiast who loves to delve into details, I've noticed that the difference between these two trip computers in the Mondeo lies in their tracking cycles. Trip Computer 1 focuses on single trips—it starts recording when I start the car and pauses data accumulation when I turn off the engine. The data continues to accumulate on the next drive until it automatically resets two hours after the engine is turned off, making it ideal for monitoring single-trip performance. Trip Computer 2, on the other hand, records all trip data continuously from the last manual reset, which is perfect for someone like me with a poor memory to track long-term fuel consumption trends. The most noticeable difference in experience was when I used Trip Computer 2 to monitor fuel consumption for three months after a service and found it was 0.8L lower than the single-trip data shown by Trip Computer 1—turns out, short daily trips consume more fuel.
