jbt_92

I hooked my tach up and nothing is working except the lights. Im not sure whats wrong. Any information is greatly appreciated.

Nickmerrone

why do you need an aftermarket tach?

jbt_92

I dont have a after market tach. Its just not working.... After market tachs are for douches. LOL

Nickmerrone

oh.. LOL. uhhh did you plug it in? lol

jramosthe1st!

iTrader: (1)

gonna need a bit more info.

USMCDrifter

It should just plug into the wiring harness. Check the line for a "pulse". I remember my Neon had an aftermarket tach that didn't work . . .I read the Haynes manual and found the proper line to hook it too . . .bam.

If the original connections don't work, find that line (Hit up Autozone, Advance or O'Reilly for the manual if necessary) and get it going.

-Dave

Biggamehit

iTrader: (2)

doesn't plug into any wiring harness. you must tap the signal wire into the ignition coil signal wire.

USMCDrifter

That's what I figured, but I also assumed (probably part of my problem) that if it's the stock gauge cluster that there's a hook up for it or something.

Biggamehit

iTrader: (2)

the signal wire for the tach is part of the smaller body harness. to the side of the ecu.

jbt_92

Explain? Im trying not to be too slow. lol
Everything is plugged up. I don't know what it is.

Biggamehit

iTrader: (2)

the signal wire from the aftermarket tach goes to the Positive wire on the Ignition coil. I made this from the FSM....... the red line is pointing to the location of the wire you must tap into. Its been years since I hooked one up... so you will have to test with a volt meter or test light to see which wire carries the juice.

jbt_92

Okay so that helps a little. But its not aftermarket. So I thought it would just plug right in and work.. If this one is just a little *** then i might have to get a aftermarket one..