tach not working

just bought an awesome 2003 glastron 175sx and the tach is not working. any thoughts for a simple fix?

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Ayuh,... Welcome Aboard,...

I guess it'll depend on what motor/ drive ya got with that boat...

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piece of duct tape over the lens will cover it up... JK

yeah we need to know some more info on the engine and drive, not so much the boat. and see what we can do...

oh yeah.. WELCOME aboard mate!

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Welcome aboard!

First off, it's always helpful to post the engine/drive you're working on. Serial numbers, if you've got them. Helps make sure you get quality responses.

Electrical problem can be simple but they can be time consuming depending on what you're testing. If you don't have the factory service manuals for your engine and drive, get them. And no, SELOC and Clymer's don't count.

Once you're there, see what the wiring should be, and check it against what you have. There should also be test information for the tach itself. If the tach is good, then it's wiring or signal. Since you aren't the original owner, you might want to check that the tach is set to read based on the number of cylinders your engine is...or generally look around the harnesses - sometimes it obvious where somebody else has been playing around.

EDIT: Beaten again by Bond-o's one finger typing.

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StevNimrod said:

Welcome aboard!

First off, it's always helpful to post the engine/drive you're working on. Serial numbers, if you've got them. Helps make sure you get quality responses.

Electrical problem can be simple but they can be time consuming depending on what you're testing. If you don't have the factory service manuals for your engine and drive, get them. And no, SELOC and Clymer's don't count.

Once you're there, see what the wiring should be, and check it against what you have. There should also be test information for the tach itself. If the tach is good, then it's wiring or signal. Since you aren't the original owner, you might want to check that the tach is set to read based on the number of cylinders your engine is...or generally look around the harnesses - sometimes it obvious where somebody else has been playing around.

EDIT: Beaten again by Bond-o's one finger typing.

Click to expand...

You should see the callus on that index finger, you think Popeye's arms were big!!!

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Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1 said:

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Originally Posted by StevNimrod
Welcome aboard!

First off, it's always helpful to post the engine/drive you're working on. Serial numbers, if you've got them. Helps make sure you get quality responses.

Electrical problem can be simple but they can be time consuming depending on what you're testing. If you don't have the factory service manuals for your engine and drive, get them. And no, SELOC and Clymer's don't count.

Once you're there, see what the wiring should be, and check it against what you have. There should also be test information for the tach itself. If the tach is good, then it's wiring or signal. Since you aren't the original owner, you might want to check that the tach is set to read based on the number of cylinders your engine is...or generally look around the harnesses - sometimes it obvious where somebody else has been playing around.

EDIT: Beaten again by Bond-o's one finger typing.

Click to expand...

You should see the callus on that index finger, you think Popeye's arms were big!!!

Click to expand...

Ayuh,... It ain't the index finger, it's the middle finger, righthand,...
Middle finger, lefthand is the shift key finger....
Technically, 2 fingered I guess...

Steve, you must be Slow,.... 14 Minutes slow...


have ta go potty or somethin',..??