RinTX
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- 92 XLT
While this isn't exactly a "crisis," I'd like to get the dash back together ASAP, so if there is any sort of test I can perform to isolate it to the tach itself, I can start calling wrecking yards and get on it with it.
(NOTE - I added other search terms in () to make it easier for others to find, including "guage" because that's how some seem to spell it ):
The fuel gauge (gas guage) is not working, but testing it by disconnecting the pump assembly at the harness on the driver's rear frame by the tank indicates a problem in the pump assembly - it goes to "Full" when disconnected. I'm only including this info in case it might be relevant.
The tach (tachometer rpm) is doing the "jump to 3000" thing when the key moved to the on position - key on, engine off, prior to starting - and then remaining in the 3000-4000 once started, regardless of RPMs. I removed the tach, cleaned the cluster connection pins and tach-motor-to-circuit-board mounting screws, nuts, and pads, and reinserted it into the instrument cluster. Didn't fix it. I've found vague references to "a thing under the battery," etc., but nothing concrete. Any suggested tests, fixes, tips/tricks, anything? I can get a replacement at a wrecking yard, but I'd like to isolate it to the tach itself before I do this.
Thanks for any and all help.
(NOTE - I added other search terms in () to make it easier for others to find, including "guage" because that's how some seem to spell it ):
The fuel gauge (gas guage) is not working, but testing it by disconnecting the pump assembly at the harness on the driver's rear frame by the tank indicates a problem in the pump assembly - it goes to "Full" when disconnected. I'm only including this info in case it might be relevant.
The tach (tachometer rpm) is doing the "jump to 3000" thing when the key moved to the on position - key on, engine off, prior to starting - and then remaining in the 3000-4000 once started, regardless of RPMs. I removed the tach, cleaned the cluster connection pins and tach-motor-to-circuit-board mounting screws, nuts, and pads, and reinserted it into the instrument cluster. Didn't fix it. I've found vague references to "a thing under the battery," etc., but nothing concrete. Any suggested tests, fixes, tips/tricks, anything? I can get a replacement at a wrecking yard, but I'd like to isolate it to the tach itself before I do this.
Thanks for any and all help.