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Old Aug 1, 2017 | 09:29 PM
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I have an issue with my factory tach gauge on my 94 auto. At start up it stays at zero until I hit a bump or, it just pops up to normal. So, my question is is this issue mechanical, meaning is the gauge sticking or could it be electrical?
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I have an issue with my factory tach gauge on my 94 auto. At start up it stays at zero until I hit a bump or, it just pops up to normal. So, my question is is this issue mechanical, meaning is the gauge sticking or could it be electrical?
KEY-ON but NOT RUNNING where does the needle park? Does it always?
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KEY-ON but NOT RUNNING where does the needle park? Does it always?
Needle stays in the bottom position. Almost every time I crank the car.
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Needle stays in the bottom position. Almost every time I crank the car.
JUST "KEY - ON" NO CRANKING - KEY ON and make no attempt to do anything. An electronic tach should always park @ 0 when KEY ON, not higher or lower but 0

When you shut down from any RPM "KEY OFF" the needle could park "ANYWHERE"!!!!

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