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no tach...
my tach no longer functions... How do I test my trailing ignition coil? My 87 T2 doesn't suffer from any driving disablilities, if in fact my trailing coil is no longer working. How might I go about looking at this problem? And one last question what's the max speed in first gear?
Any help would be apreciated...
Any help would be apreciated...
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pull of the plugs when teh car is running. they should spark.
I can get to almost about 28mph in 1st in my 87' N/A, which seems a little low to me.
I'm not sure about other cars.
I can get to almost about 28mph in 1st in my 87' N/A, which seems a little low to me.
I'm not sure about other cars.
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I had a non-funtioning tach for quite a while. A local rotary mechanic suggested I run a new ground wire from the coil's mounting bracket. I did that and the tach now works flawlessly.
I'd check your grounds and even add another.
I'd check your grounds and even add another.
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Originally posted by Bigretardhead
pull of the plugs when teh car is running. they should spark.
I can get to almost about 28mph in 1st in my 87' N/A, which seems a little low to me.
I'm not sure about other cars.
pull of the plugs when teh car is running. they should spark.
I can get to almost about 28mph in 1st in my 87' N/A, which seems a little low to me.
I'm not sure about other cars.
Anyone ever heard of using a TIMING LIGHT to test for spark?
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I'll try those...
I tried the rapping thing... no success. Tomarrow I'll try another ground.
And what exactly is a timing light?
Thanks for your help so far I'll get back to you guys
And what exactly is a timing light?
Thanks for your help so far I'll get back to you guys
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Re: I'll try those...
Originally posted by tykelley27
And what exactly is a timing light?
And what exactly is a timing light?
The timing light is this interesting little device that senses the spark pulse via "induction". It lights a strobe when it senses this pulse (assuming it has 12v and a ground on the other 2 leads).
This device helps you ensure your vehicle is set to the proper timing. Also doubles as a handy spark troubleshooting device. Also fun to point at people.
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