Tachometer Problem
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Tachometer Problem
87 F150 5.0L 4EOD My tachometer is erratic. It works fine for 2-3 months and then it will malfunction for a couple of weeks with the needle moving erractically; it may read 3000 rpm at idle or sometimes move while driving at a steady speed.
What is causing this?
Thanks
Boonslick
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+1 with Subford
Sounds like the truck runs fine other than the tachometer problem. Wiring sounds like the culprit. Check the wiring at the coil and ensure it isn't corroded or loose. I would remove the coil pigtail and clean the contacts and put some dielectric grease on them. Will help to keep corrosion/moisture from causing electrical problem there at the connection.
Sounds like the truck runs fine other than the tachometer problem. Wiring sounds like the culprit. Check the wiring at the coil and ensure it isn't corroded or loose. I would remove the coil pigtail and clean the contacts and put some dielectric grease on them. Will help to keep corrosion/moisture from causing electrical problem there at the connection.
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Tachometer
The truck has 4 forward gears is all that I know.
First, I will check the coil as advised and see if that works. I do not think the tach is defective or it would not work correctly as it mostly does. Just a thought.
Boonslick
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Tachometer Problem
+1 with Subford
Sounds like the truck runs fine other than the tachometer problem. Wiring sounds like the culprit. Check the wiring at the coil and ensure it isn't corroded or loose. I would remove the coil pigtail and clean the contacts and put some dielectric grease on them. Will help to keep corrosion/moisture from causing electrical problem there at the connection.
Sounds like the truck runs fine other than the tachometer problem. Wiring sounds like the culprit. Check the wiring at the coil and ensure it isn't corroded or loose. I would remove the coil pigtail and clean the contacts and put some dielectric grease on them. Will help to keep corrosion/moisture from causing electrical problem there at the connection.
If I understand correctly, subford is referring to the attached resistor which is fine as the Radio is trouble-free.
I have a spare coil which I will install today and perhaps this will fix the issue.
Thanks for your help!
Mark
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From: Easton,Ks
The resistor is inside the wiring harness someplace.
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