Help...my Cateye computer is malfunctioning

[Bigtallfatbloke]

I have tried to download the instruction manual but I just get a load of goobleygook coding in a word doc (something is probably wrong my end).

I have a Cateye velo 5 bottom of the range computer. Everything on it is fine except the distance function which is not working when I spin the wheel. The magnet is in place and all connections seem ok (although it behaves as if there is a loose connection i.e it works intermitantly for a few seconds then goes off again).

It has not got wet and I can timagine it's a battery fault as all the other funtions are ok and the display looks normal.

I tried a gentle tap....should I beat it harder?

 

[stevenb]

Did you say that your son had fiddled with the settings BTFB? IIRC you can do a reset by holding in all the buttons....try that..

 

[Bigtallfatbloke]

...no he had a watch that was on german time...would a reset loose my odometer level? I am proud of my 2766.1 km on it...which of course doesnt include todays efforts

 

[stevenb]

it would clear it mate....but it might be the only way. besides...you can write down your distance for personal reference.

 

[John the Monkey]

BTFB - A site like bikejournal.com or Everyday Cycling might be somewhere to store your mileage/trip info in case of it happening again. IIRC, bike journal allows you to put in "existing" mileage (to add to your new rides).

 

[Number14]

BTFB - If you're getting gobbledegook in a word document it may because the instruction manual is a pdf file.

You need Adobe Reader to view it. Try www.adobe.com to download the free reader.

 

[Elmer Fudd]

BTFB - If you're getting gobbledegook in a word document it may because the instruction manual is a pdf file.

You need Adobe Reader to view it. Try www.adobe.com to download the free reader.

Think he's right BTFB, I just downloaded it and it opened straight away on adobe