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Defective tachometer gauge

The tachometer measures the revolutions per minute of the engine. A defective tachometer will display the wrong RPM.

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Tachometer Displays Wrong RPM

As the engine's RPM increases, the vehicle speed will increase. If the tachometer is defective, it will display the wrong RPM or not move at all.

This article was last edited on July 5th, 2010 at 12:52 PM
Category: Gauges and Sensors