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Old 12-01-2016, 07:28 PM
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Hi all

Iv got a mk3 escort as some of you might know

But My clocks have a big clock what tells the time

I fitted the clocks what have a rev counter but the rev counter dont work

Anyone know how to get it going

The clocks are fine seen them working its my car why there not working

If it helps iv got a rs turbo Engine fitted and it's running cosworth management


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Anyone know how to get the rev counter going....


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Thin green wire from the coil goes to the tacho.
Old 13-01-2016, 04:11 PM
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As above, run the green signal wire from the coil to the back of the clockset
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Does any one know what other wires need changing around to get temp fuel gauge working and ignition lights on base model sorry to high jack thread
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Off the top of my head

Coolant - brown/white
Fuel - brown/green
Light trigger - blue/white
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Ign light - blue from alt
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