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The computer in my 2016 Ford Mondeo seems to be doing strange things. For example, the temperature changed from centigrade to fahrenheit, the radio changed to Bluetooth and it asked me to release brake where it normally releases independently when starting. When the engine is switched off and the radio continues, the cars asks me to restart the engine. It seems as if the computer needs rebooting?
This sounds like a body computer problem. The body computer is the brains that controls a huge range of features but, tellingly, also the climate control and entertainment systems, as well as functions such as the wipers, central locking and much more. These computers can sometimes fail and require replacement, but sometimes they can be rebooted or 'returned to factory settings’ to use an IT term.
The easiest way to do this – not to mention the cheapest – is to disconnect the car’s battery and leave it overnight. It sounds odd, but this will sometimes force the reboot it needs to begin operating properly again. It doesn’t always works and even if it does, the effects may not be permanent. But it’s well worth a try before you take it to an auto electrician or specialist.
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