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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 09:59 PM
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Does anyone know how or can post a DIY about wiring in a tachometer (RPM). I have a 98 dx and doesnt have a tach but need to know how to wire it into the distributor when i buy one, idk where to start...



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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 01:18 PM
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both in the engine bay, on the driver side near the fender wall, and behind the engine temperature gauge cluster in the dash there will be a blue wire with a white or silver stripe up it, both of these are tachometer sensor wires. You can splice into those for the tach sensor
 
Old Sep 1, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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why dont you just buy a 96-00 ex stock cluster it has a tach built into it and will hook right up and no extra wiring is needed
 
Old Sep 10, 2009 | 01:57 PM
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speaking of tachometers what are normal readings for when the car is in park and stopped at lights etc.?
 
Old Sep 10, 2009 | 02:35 PM
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Between 600 and 800rpm, assuming the engine is at operating temperature and the A/C is not running. If the A/C is running or the engine is cold, it will idle higher.
 
Old Oct 31, 2010 | 10:54 AM
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Need a little more info on tachometers? Visit http://thetachometergauges.com/ to gain a little more knowledge. Thanks
 
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