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Old 18-01-2012, 05:51 PM
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as above my rev counter sits at 4k on tickover and my fuel guage doesnt work i changed the clocks and its still the same
does anyone no what could be the problem
my car is a 1.6 pinto mk1 sierra
Old 18-01-2012, 06:33 PM
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Could be two different problems, the fuel gauge could be either a sender problem or a power problem.

Rev counter could be a problem with the wire to the coil which is the signal wire.

I assume you changed the whole instrument cluster not just the instruments themselves?

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Old 18-01-2012, 09:04 PM
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cheers martin what colour is the wire that goes to the coil yes i changed the full instrument cluster
Old 18-01-2012, 09:27 PM
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green wire at coil

were the gauges working before?

non rev counter clocks dont just swop over thats all
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not sure just bought the car and its been doing this since i got it
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probebly got the wrong clocks in then matey, wiring at the plugs are in different places, can be changed but needs traced or use a wiring diagram
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cheers for that a will give it a try
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