My first Vette
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Rochester NH
My first Vette
I have always been a Corvette fan and always wanted a Corvette. I finally had the extra money to buy one. I just bought a 1990 Red 6-speed from a gentleman in North Carolina. I drove the car back to NH (and promptly put it in the heated garage for the winter :cry ). The car is amazing!
There is only one problem with the car, the tachometer does not work. It will go up when I start the car, up past 6000 rpms, then after I start moving it goes down to below 0 rpms. It will jump back and forth for a while, usually settling below 0 rpms. It seems as though it is a loose wire, but since this is my first Corvette, I have no idea where to look for the connection. Does anyone have any ideas on this one? Do I need a whole new instrument panel? Thanks for any help.
There is only one problem with the car, the tachometer does not work. It will go up when I start the car, up past 6000 rpms, then after I start moving it goes down to below 0 rpms. It will jump back and forth for a while, usually settling below 0 rpms. It seems as though it is a loose wire, but since this is my first Corvette, I have no idea where to look for the connection. Does anyone have any ideas on this one? Do I need a whole new instrument panel? Thanks for any help.
Team Owner
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From: San Pedro CA
Re: My first Vette (Swirk)
First - Welcome! :seeya and congrats on your new Vette!
2nd - http://www.helminc.com - factory service manual is worth it's weight in gold.
3rd - tach filter... that sounds like your problem... refer back to #2. :D
2nd - http://www.helminc.com - factory service manual is worth it's weight in gold.
3rd - tach filter... that sounds like your problem... refer back to #2. :D
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Darlington, MD
Re: My first Vette (Swirk)
:cheers: Welcome and congrats on your purchase. Your car sounds nice. Something tells me it will not be in that garage for very long!! Sorry I cant help w/ the tach problem but I'm sure someone here on this wonderful forum will. Good luck, Guy
Pro
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Schmuckville SA
Re: My first Vette (Swirk)
Welcome to the forum....Nice choice on your first..and it made it from NC so you're good to go.
As far as your tach issue, you might want to get a helm's manual and go from there..
I dont believe the 90's and up had the dash issues the earlier C4's had. Thats good news
as I dont think you'll need a new dash. You'll need to find out how the tach is getting it's
info and go from there. I'm sure others will chime in here.. Good Luck!
As far as your tach issue, you might want to get a helm's manual and go from there..
I dont believe the 90's and up had the dash issues the earlier C4's had. Thats good news
as I dont think you'll need a new dash. You'll need to find out how the tach is getting it's
info and go from there. I'm sure others will chime in here.. Good Luck!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: Atlanta GA
Re: My first Vette (Swirk)
Welcome to our humble abode! :seeya
Get a service manual. I got one for Christmas and am thrilled!
I'm not sure about your tach problem.
Did I mention to buy a service manual? And not a Haynes from Auto Zone. Get the GM Service manual from Helms or ebay.
Good luck! (and don't forget that service manual!)
Get a service manual. I got one for Christmas and am thrilled!
I'm not sure about your tach problem.
Did I mention to buy a service manual? And not a Haynes from Auto Zone. Get the GM Service manual from Helms or ebay.
Good luck! (and don't forget that service manual!)
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Copperas Cove TX
Re: My first Vette (Swirk)
I'd like to welcome you to the world of Corvette Owners and also to the Corvette Forum. Get your manuals first. I've got three, be surprised what one doesn't show another one will. The Helm's the best, but don't short the cheaper one's. I've got all mine off Ebay at great prices. Paid $21.65 for an almost perfect Helm's. Check it out. My greatest help has been the Forum, the people on it has helped me on several problems, plus I read almost every posting each day. Never know when you might have that problem. Check out the Tech Tips under Tools and also the reviews.....Great Info.
HAVE A GREAT DAY!!! :flag
HAVE A GREAT DAY!!! :flag
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Melting Slicks
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From: I live at www.domesticlugnuts.com I sleep in PA
Re: My first Vette (Swirk)
Welcome to the addiction and I'm willing to bet that the Vette will not be in the garage for long. Got any pics tp post?
:cheers:
:cheers:
Team Owner
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From: SE NY
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Re: My first Vette (Swirk)
Congrats on your new Vette and welcome to the Forum. I felt the same way several years ago when I got my first Vette.
You've just purchased your most important "tool" for your Vette.
If you need a meter to measure voltages Radio Shack has some great DMMs at good prices.
Enjoy, at least looking at it for now, and save the wave.
You've just purchased your most important "tool" for your Vette.
If you need a meter to measure voltages Radio Shack has some great DMMs at good prices.
Enjoy, at least looking at it for now, and save the wave.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2002
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Re: My first Vette (Hardcorvette)
Welcome to the corvetteforum. Antthing you would need just ask here and were going to help you in a way or another. From the simplest thing to the hardest the guys in here are the greatest.
