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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 08:12 PM
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I am looking for trouble shooting help on my tach. It lights up correctly, the numbers increment and the bar graph works as well. I can see all of this while starting the motor. So it's actually working but does not seem to be getting a signal. All the other gauges work. Does any one have a wiring diagram? Or could someone help by pointing me in the right direction.
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 10:24 PM
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check the lead to the distributor
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 04:07 AM
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Originally Posted by popo8
check the lead to the distributor
Also
Possible faulty tach filter on back of block or wires into the filter broken ( common )

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...1990-vert.html
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 05:31 PM
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Thanks for the advice. Will attemp both fixes!
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