How to Calibrate a Car Odometer?

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VonIris
07/29/25 2:16pm
Car odometer calibration method: 1. Locate the odometer sensor plug on the car's clutch housing, transmission, or drive shaft under the hood, then gently unplug it; 2. Insert the instrument output plug into the signal socket of the unplugged sensor pins, and accurately insert the watch unit into the cigarette lighter; 3. Turn the car key to start all dashboard instruments, adjust the small adjustment button on the odometer calibrator to set the desired speed; 4. During operation, the numbers will automatically increase, approximately adding 3000 kilometers in about 8 hours.
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