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Old 22-09-2009, 10:23 PM
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Hi Guys, need help with my rev counter,i have an RS500 running P8 with coil pack,I need to get the rev counter to work, does anyone know how to do this? Also need to know the original wire colour for the temp gauge,as thats not working either.
Old 23-09-2009, 06:17 AM
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I think you have to move the wire from one to another - i did have it written down but can't remember
Old 23-09-2009, 11:19 AM
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Temp GAUGE should be brown/white.
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Old 24-09-2009, 09:54 AM
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Thanks guys, Tabetha, do you know if the temp wire from the cluster plug goes directly to the temp sender,or if it goes through any other control units?
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will the counter pick up from the coil pack?
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Temp gauge wire goes direct to temp sender, no other electronics involved.
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