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Tach wire... - 5/3/2008 4:26:35 PM    cdegard117   Posts: 76 Joined: 8/19/2007 Status: offline i got guages im putting in, one is a tachometer, but my mechanic and i cant find where the tach wire is in the engine bay. would any one here know, its an 07 civic ex. we tried calling the place but they dont know and honda wont tell us. help please    , thanks Post #: 1

RE: Tach wire... - 5/3/2008 4:31:02 PM    RonJ   Posts: 2093 Joined: 9/28/2007 From: Texas Status: offline On earlier model Civics, the blue wire attached to the ignition control module in the distributor provides the tachometer signal. (in reply to cdegard117) Post #: 2

RE: Tach wire... - 5/3/2008 4:56:32 PM    cdegard117   Posts: 76 Joined: 8/19/2007 Status: offline ya thats wut we were thinking, a good wiring diagram would help if anyone happens to have one. (in reply to RonJ) Post #: 3

RE: Tach wire... - 5/3/2008 6:17:21 PM    RonJ   Posts: 2093 Joined: 9/28/2007 From: Texas Status: offline The blue wire is more than likely the one you want. Simply test by doing a quick temporary hook up to the new tach. (in reply to cdegard117) Post #: 4

RE: Tach wire... - 5/4/2008 5:31:04 PM    cdegard117   Posts: 76 Joined: 8/19/2007 Status: offline alright but where would that be (in reply to RonJ) Post #: 5

RE: Tach wire... - 5/4/2008 5:37:38 PM    RonJ   Posts: 2093 Joined: 9/28/2007 From: Texas Status: offline The blue wire from the ICM in the distributor goes directly to the tachometer via one of the gauge assembly connectors. On my 97 Civic, the wire also branches to a connector in the engine compartment located on the extreme driver's side near the firewall. Look for this loose connector attached to a blue wire. (in reply to cdegard117) Post #: 6

RE: Tach wire... - 5/6/2008 7:29:14 PM    the_turtle Posts: 1313 Joined: 11/1/2006 Status: offline wait, 07's already have a tach on the dash, why would you want a different one? im assuming that its all controlled by the ecu, since the throttle is "drive by wire" im willing to bet that tach wire the older ones have has been completely eliminated.  good luck with your hunt. if you make good friends with a honda service department employee, they can most likely help you. i recommend this because you can always find something to ask them..... _____________________________ (in reply to RonJ) Post #: 7

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