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Jun 28, 2007 | 11:46 PM

LEE-RS

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rev counter fault

When i switch my ignition on my rev counter jumps upto 1k on the rev counter

And when i start it it over reads something like 2k on tick over any ideas what it could be ??

Jun 29, 2007 | 06:16 AM

zippyobrien

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rs turbo rev counters are total wank, only thing you cando is change th clocks

saq put cossie ones in his turbo,
or get an aftermarket revoc ounter, mine reads 2 k at idles, an 3k k on the limiter

Jun 29, 2007 | 10:18 AM

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they are new clocks mate

they work great in my mates rst but in mine just by switching the ignition on they jump to 1k without the engine running like a wiring fault

Oct 4, 2008 | 07:45 PM

moesin2005

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might be efi clocks they read higher than they should

Oct 4, 2008 | 10:31 PM

Rick

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a bad earth i'd say. Good luck finding it!

Oct 4, 2008 | 11:35 PM

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easy fix,take the plasic cover off,turn the ignition on,pull needle off,set to 0,stick it back on,job done

Oct 5, 2008 | 04:40 PM

rs_turbo_tony

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check earth points mate and stereo is wired right may b causing interference

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