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 indications. DC 135 V at 25 °C (77 °F)







INSPECT TACHOMETER RESISTANCE
Measure the resistance between terminals with fixing pointer to the stopper.
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the meter.