FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Component Tests and General Diagnostics

INSPECT TACHOMETER ON-VEHICLE
a. Connect a tune-up test tachometer, and start the engine.

NOTE:
^ Reversing the connection of the tachometer will damage the transistors and diodes inside.
^ When removing or installing the tachometer, be careful not to drop or subject it to heavy shocks.

b. Compare the tester and tachometer readings. DC 13.5 V at 25 °C (77 °F)

Standard indication Allowable range
700 630 - 770
1,000 900 - 1,100
2,000 1,850 - 2,150
3,000 2,800 - 3,200
4,000 3,800 - 4,200
5,000 4,800 - 5,200
6,000 5,750 - 6,250
7,000 6,700 - 7,300