Component Testing: Tachometer

Connect an external tachometer to engine. Start engine. Compare readings of external tachometer with tachometer gauge in instrument cluster. See TACHOMETER TEST . If external tachometer RPM is not within cluster tachometer specification range, replace cluster tachometer.

CAUTION: When replacing tachometer, DO NOT reverse wiring connections or damage to tachometer's transistors and diodes will result.

TACHOMETER TEST ⁽¹⁾

External Tachometer RPM

Cluster Tachometer

1000

900-1100

2000

1855-2150

3000

2800-3200

4000

3800-4200

5000

4800-5200

6000

5800-6200

7000

6700-7300

⁽¹⁾	Tests performed at 77°F (25°C), with 13.5 volts at tachometer input power supply terminal.