stuck rpm gauge??????
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stuck rpm gauge??????
i just installed a new stereo in my car and today i noticed that my rpm gauge is stuck at 7000 rpm i started the car and it still stayed there. i didn't get a chance to drive it because its stored for the winter but could my stereo have anything to do with it? the battery also died and i charged it as i was installing the stereo but i don't see how that could affect anything. anyways if anyone knows wtf is going on any help would be appreciated.
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Car: LOWERED ♦ CRIMSON METALFLAKE
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Transmission: 765R4
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Somebody Put A Tack In The Tach Pointer
If the pointer doesn’t move at all when turning the key on and off check for a mechanically stuck pointer.
If it does move there is circuitry in the dash near the tach which goes bad.
It’s contained on a small plug-in PCB or integrated in the main board.
On or near the PCB you’ll see a capacitor, replace it.
Also on the PCB you’ll see a resistor chip.
Desolder pins 4 & 10.
Use a 500K potentiometer.
Solder it across traces 4 & 10.
Move the potentiometer to half way.
Start the engine and compare the tach reading with a test equipment quality tach.
Dial it in, unsolder the potentiometer, measure it and install a matching resistor.
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Happy Racing!
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How bout those too scared to drive without headlights in the daytime
and the ones that need headlights for a little rain
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If it does move there is circuitry in the dash near the tach which goes bad.
It’s contained on a small plug-in PCB or integrated in the main board.
On or near the PCB you’ll see a capacitor, replace it.
Also on the PCB you’ll see a resistor chip.
Desolder pins 4 & 10.
Use a 500K potentiometer.
Solder it across traces 4 & 10.
Move the potentiometer to half way.
Start the engine and compare the tach reading with a test equipment quality tach.
Dial it in, unsolder the potentiometer, measure it and install a matching resistor.
◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙
Happy Racing!
◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙
How bout those too scared to drive without headlights in the daytime
and the ones that need headlights for a little rain.
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