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Old 01-18-2009, 09:39 PM
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Any ideas why my tach won't work after starting truck. Once I drive it and get over about probably 2000 RPM it starts working?
 
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Old 01-18-2009, 10:02 PM
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My '06 Dodge did some screwy stuff - tach read 0 at idle and read like 4500 at 70 mph in 6th gear. Did it for a couple of weeks and then when back to good (didn't feel like chasing wires) I figure it was a loose connection
 
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Old 01-18-2009, 10:05 PM
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could be something with the computer, or gunk on the sensor
 
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Old 01-18-2009, 10:09 PM
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So the tach runs off a sensor, and not the alternator?
 
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Old 01-18-2009, 10:15 PM
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its probably the cps, its behind the starter about $50 from autozone
 
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Old 01-18-2009, 10:16 PM
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that tach dont run of the cam position sencer though i thought
 
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Old 01-18-2009, 10:19 PM
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it fixed mine?? when the tach was sporadic...check for codes it will probably have something for the cps
 
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Old 01-18-2009, 10:24 PM
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wow i wasnt saying you were wrong just at a loss for words
 
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Old 01-18-2009, 10:27 PM
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Hey thanks. It has 116000 miles on it. Truck has been in storage since February 05' and I started it for first time since in October 08'. It has several issues now. 1. Tach, 2. Fuel Gauge doesn't work, 3. Troublecode for an over efficient turbo.
 
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Old 01-18-2009, 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 94cummins12v
wow i wasnt saying you were wrong just at a loss for words

 


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