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Tachometer Inoperative Gasoline

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Perform a test of the Distributor Ignition System in Engine Controls.

Does the problem persist?

--

Go to Step 2

System OK

2

  1. Disconnect the connector at the instrument cluster.
  2. Disconnect the connector at the ignition coil.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the instrument cluster connector cavity 8 and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Locate and repair the short to ground in the CKT 121 (WHT) wire between the ignition coil and the instrument cluster.

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

--

4

Connect a test lamp between the instrument cluster connector cavity 8 and the ignition coil connector cavity B.

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Replace the instrument cluster.

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

--

6

Locate and repair the open in the CKT 121 (WHT) wire between the instrument cluster and the ignition coil.

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

--

Tachometer Inoperative Diesel

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

  1. Disconnect the connector at the instrument cluster.
  2. Disconnect the connector at the generator.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the generator connector cavity A and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

Locate and repair the short to ground in the CKT 121 (WHT) wire between the generator and the instrument cluster.

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

--

3

Connect a test lamp between the instrument cluster connector cavity 8 and the generator connector cavity A.

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

  1. Connect the connector at the generator.
  2. Connect a voltmeter or oscilloscope between the instrument cluster connector cavity 8 and ground.
  3. Observe for a potentially pulsating voltage at or below the specified value.

Is the voltage present?

14 V

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

5

Locate and repair the open in the CKT 121 (WHT) wire between the generator and the instrument cluster.

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

--

6

Replace the instrument cluster.

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

--

7

Replace the generator.

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

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