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Need help with dead tach

  • Thread starter Thread starter bonestock87
  • Start date Start date Apr 7, 2009

bonestock87

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Tach didn't operate when I got it a few months ago. Now I'm driving it daily and I can't stand it not working. Key off, the needle buries way below 6k. When I start it up it raises a little to sit dead on 6k. It doesn't offer to waver in any way. Where should I start? Engine runs fine, actually pretty strong as far as N/A 2.3's go. I should mention the CEL is on although I assume it's because the car has no cats.

Thanks in advance for your help!
 

bonestock87

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FWIW, it's a bad ICM. Advance Auto tested it for me for free.
 
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