tachometer notworking

awij003

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Feb 1, 2004
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Hi all, I've got a 1991 70 hp yamaha and the tachometer is not working can anyone please tell me how to fix this problem.Thanks in advance.
 

rodbolt

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Re: tachometer notworking

hello<br /> test for 12 volts between the black and yellow wires at the tach with the key on. then with the engine running check for a changing voltage between the black and the green wire at the tach. most common reasons for tach failure is loss of 12v or loss of tach signal or bad tach. the tach signal is taken from the charging system and a failure of a component there can also affect the tach.<br /> good luck and keep posting
 

awij003

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Re: tachometer notworking

Thanks rodbolt, i checked the connection and it turns out that the -ve connection is faulty, now the tach is working again.Cheers :)
 
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