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Old Jun 1, 2003 | 03:27 PM
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my problem is that the tach is dropping to 0 when i mash on the gas. in the msd book they say to by-pass the tach filter which i have located. it has two white wires and one black. how is it by-passed with three wires? does anyone have experience with this problem. msd tech has not got back to me yet and i am going nuts with the tach jumping all over the place. :steering:
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Old Jun 1, 2003 | 04:51 PM
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Just cutt off the 2 white wires and reconnect them tegether without the black box. You all set to go.

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Old Jun 1, 2003 | 08:35 PM
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Ya like Brucw says,splice the two white wires together before the box.I left the black wire still hooked up to the box.You may also notice your asr light on.
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Old Jun 1, 2003 | 10:02 PM
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Ya like Brucw says,splice the two white wires together before the box.I left the black wire still hooked up to the box.You may also notice your asr light on.
I DO NOTICE THE ASR LIGHT ON. IS THERE A WAY TO GET THAT TO GO OUT. WHAT CAUSED IT TO COME ON, THE MSD??? :confused:
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Old Jun 2, 2003 | 04:38 AM
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Do you have the MSD wiring harness as well? I can't remember the part number but it costs around $28 from Summit. Mine didn't work until the wiring harness was installed...

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