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Tachometer Testing

  1. Disconnect Yellow/Blue wire from ignition coil and place a signal generator and tachometer tester between Yellow/Blue wire and ground.
  2. Compare tester and tachometer readings. See TACHOMETER SPECIFICATIONS table.
  3. If readings are within allowable range, go to WARNING LIGHT SYSTEM CHECK. If readings are not within allowable range, replace tachometer.
TACHOMETER SPECIFICATIONS

Standard Indication (RPM) Allowable Range (RPM)
1000 1000-1050
2000 2000-2050
3000 3000-3050
4000 4000-4050
5000 5000-5050
6000 6000-6050