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Faulty tachometer gauge wiring

The tachometer displays the engine RPM to the driver. Measurements can be taken may ways, but most rely on electrical signals. For example, a tachometer may count the firings in the ignition system. The rate of ignition coils firing is counted. This rate is used to determine the RPM. If this wiring is defective, the wrong rate will be transmitted, and the incorrect RPM will be displayed.

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Tachometer Displays Wrong RPM

The wiring in most tachometers is an essential part. If the wires are not functioning properly, the tachometer will display the wrong RPM. If the wirings are sending a distorted current, the tachometer may rise and fall at random during normal driving and acceleration.

This article was last edited on July 7th, 2010 at 7:59 PM
Category: Gauges and Sensors