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Title: Tachometer has ceased to report information.
Post by: Syzygy on June 17, 2010, 07:38:54 AM
The subject says it all.  It doesn't bother me much since I shift by ear and feel but I guess I've got some kind of strange gremlin to fix.  Perhaps just a loose cable to the engine we'll see. 

Peace,
Syzygy
Title: Re: Tachometer has ceased to report information.
Post by: Elijafir on June 17, 2010, 11:54:55 AM
This happened to my speed-o once.. the cable had fallen out from behind the gauge.  i had to "re-cup" it so it wouldn't fall out again. I want to replace the speed-o and tach-o cables as soon as i can afford it.  Let us know what you find out!
Title: Re: Tachometer has ceased to report information.
Post by: dgyver on June 17, 2010, 12:40:26 PM
Since the title does not say it all...
For 89-02 models (mechanical tach)... usually loose cable connection at the head or sometimes a broken cable.
For 04+ models (electrical tach)... loose or corroded wire connection.
Title: Re: Tachometer has ceased to report information.
Post by: Elijafir on June 17, 2010, 03:07:00 PM
His signature says '02  8)
Title: Re: Tachometer has ceased to report information.
Post by: Syzygy on June 18, 2010, 05:37:28 AM
Thanks, I'll poke around.  Doing 300 miles Saturday morning and it would be nice to have!

dgyver, tough crowd! ;)

Peace,
Syzygy
Title: Re: Tachometer has ceased to report information.
Post by: dgyver on June 18, 2010, 05:52:13 AM
Yeah. I do not have avatars or signatures turned on.
Title: Re: Tachometer has ceased to report information.
Post by: The Buddha on June 18, 2010, 10:06:58 AM
Its ceased to report information ... it has, maybe you should check if it has a valid press card, or maybe its Reuters/API up link isn't working.

Yea, I dont like the ones that dont report at all, you never know, they have these "sources" and sometimes they are like ... sleeping wiht their "sources" and then they just report some weird stuff.

Cool.
Buddha.
Title: Re: Tachometer has ceased to report information.
Post by: Syzygy on June 18, 2010, 10:30:17 AM
Cable was loose where it comes into the heads, problem solved, fingers dirty, 20 seconds.  I'll use pliers to tighten it down.  Maybe needs relubrication?

Peace,
Syzygy
Title: Re: Tachometer has ceased to report information.
Post by: dgyver on June 18, 2010, 10:34:14 AM
It is always good to keep your cable lubed.