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Component Tests: Tachometer

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Remove instrument cluster. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Loosen screws for terminals "A", "B" and "C" on rear of tachometer. See Fig 1 . DO NOT loosen screws too much, or resistance cannot be measured properly. Measure resistance between indicated terminals. If resistance is not as specified, replace tachometer.

Fig 1: Testing Tachometer
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