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Series 2 rev counter

Old 08-05-2016, 09:31 AM
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I have recently fitted a new loom into my series 2 and now have no Rev counter there is no power at the plug
Where does the Rev counter get a signal from? it was working before I fitted new loom
Old 08-05-2016, 10:23 AM
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Green wire at the coil if I remember correctly.
Old 08-05-2016, 02:38 PM
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Is it still an mfi loom you refitted or u upgraded to efi
Old 08-05-2016, 06:01 PM
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No still on MFI loom what is the little box for that the green wire runs into just after the coil ?
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2 wires? Suppressor?
Old 08-05-2016, 10:37 PM
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still no joy tested for broken wire all seems fine removed dials and tried 12 v direct onto Rev counter pins and it never moved any help or suggestions
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The car isn't running properly it's as tho there is a slight misfire could this be related to the Rev counter not working
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Found the cause of the Rev counter not working a broken wire between the coil and where it goes into the fuse box traced fixed got the Rev counter working 👌
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