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Old 12-31-2003, 12:34 AM
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for some reason, my rpm guage goes to 0 (stops working) randomly... any ideas?
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Open connection...check the grounds both the sending unit and gauge?
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whats the sending unit?
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The sending unit is actually the ignition control module. Check the white wire.
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Originally Posted by fuddyduddy121
The sending unit is actually the ignition control module. Check the white wire.
are you sure its not the crackshaft sensor?
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The sending unit is actually the ignition control module. Check the white wire.
are you sure its not the crackshaft sensor?
When the crankshaft sensor stops working, the engine shuts off, i know this for a fact cuz it happened to my 88 while on the freeway.
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The information probably originates from that sensor before going to the ignition control module.
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Also check your connections to the back of the cluster. Procedure in Techinfo for that.
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the back of the cluster is just a plug, so i doubt anything could be wrong with that
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