Rev counter not working.....why?
Aug 9, 2006 | 05:52 PM
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Rev counter not working.....why?
My Rev counter has stopped working since i fitted a new metering head.......
Aug 9, 2006 | 06:08 PM
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There's a green wire running from the coil to the clocks (I think).
Aug 9, 2006 | 07:07 PM
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the rev counter may just be broke mine just stoped working so i got a cheap one of ebay,works fine now
Aug 9, 2006 | 07:21 PM
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It was working fine till i change the metering unit...i think i have just knocked a wire
I HOPE
Aug 9, 2006 | 07:42 PM
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From: Stockport, Cheshire
as said. green wire from coil to clocks. It goes through a supressor near the coil, so check that connection too. Also, give the clocks a punch
Aug 9, 2006 | 07:57 PM
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Aug 9, 2006 | 10:21 PM
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yeah the green wires go into a suppresor which do affect the clocks think they are a green and red on the pssenger side inner wing near the coil!
Aug 10, 2006 | 10:31 PM
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this thing went on me and man at my local motor factors told me it was a ballast resistor. i can only say what i was told an dont want to give you the wrong info!
Aug 11, 2006 | 11:21 AM
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From: Stockport, Cheshire
maybe a ballast resistor to reduce coil ringing for a more stable reading. Would have to inspect it properly to confirm
Aug 15, 2006 | 07:12 PM
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have u got this sorted
Aug 15, 2006 | 10:23 PM
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Not yet....havent got the car back yet
Sep 2, 2006 | 11:21 AM
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Still not sorted and it is fucking annoying me now
Sep 2, 2006 | 11:37 AM
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as said. green wire from coil to clocks. It goes through a supressor near the coil, so check that connection too. Also, give the clocks a punch
punching the clocks
Tsk Tsk, i find a more tactful wallop on the top of the dash is better
Tiff, what have you tried so far?
Sep 2, 2006 | 06:12 PM
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I have tried disconnecting the thing near the coil and cleaning it up.
Traced the wiring to make sure it is not cut/split
Applied force to the clocks
Sep 3, 2006 | 11:44 AM
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Have you continuity tested the green wire from the coil end to the plug on the back of the clocks?
Sep 3, 2006 | 11:49 AM
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Rev counter not working.....why?
Its fucked
Sep 3, 2006 | 12:16 PM
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give the dash above a goodthump.. worked on my xr3i
load's!!!!
Sep 3, 2006 | 01:05 PM
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Rev counter not working.....why?
Its fucked
There we have it boys
Sep 3, 2006 | 01:41 PM
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check the condition of the 12v switched and earth supplies
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