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Old 28-06-2007, 11:46 PM
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Default 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 ??
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Old 29-06-2007, 06:16 AM
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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
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Old 29-06-2007, 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
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Old 04-10-2008, 07:45 PM
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might be efi clocks they read higher than they should
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Old 04-10-2008, 10:31 PM
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a bad earth i'd say. Good luck finding it!
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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
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check earth points mate and stereo is wired right may b causing interference
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check the plug on the loom next to the coil is in properly, and making good contact. any corrosion or such would make it not read right.
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