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Tach needle won't go below 1,400
Tach needle won't go below 1,400 even when the engine is off. However hitting the steering wheel repeatedly inches it down. Any thoughts? This has been an issue since I bought the car 8 yrs ago.
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12-08-2010, 08:20 PM
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Re: Tach needle won't go below 1,400
Needle dragging against the gauge face, maybe?
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12-08-2010, 08:21 PM
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Re: Tach needle won't go below 1,400
When you turn the key "ON" does it move or stay at 1400?
When your car is warmed up and at idle, and you begin to drive, does the engine rev before the tach moves? ... 1996 SL2 5MT. 239KMs. Gone, but not forgotten. 2000 SW2 5MT. 133KMs. Gone, but not forgotten.
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12-08-2010, 09:19 PM
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Re: Tach needle won't go below 1,400
Mine does the same, I was told the gear is worn. When I tap the top of the dash the needle drops to the correct rev level when its on or off. My sister visiting me, thought I was patting the car like a dog (good boy).
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12-09-2010, 09:55 AM
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Re: Tach needle won't go below 1,400
thats hilarious, especially because sometimes after running my car hard and nothing lets go, i DO give it some gentle taps and words of encouragement
... Team BSR Machine 1: 1995 SC1 Gutted and stripped DOHC and MP3 swap planned, it's gonna be fun.
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12-09-2010, 07:16 PM
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Re: Tach needle won't go below 1,400
Engine may rev a little before it moves. It's accurate above 1,400. It's almost like it gets stuck on its way back down.
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03-26-2012, 03:54 PM
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Re: Tach needle won't go below 1,400
Sorry to bring this back from the dead, but did it ever get figured out?
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03-27-2012, 12:50 PM
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Re: Tach needle won't go below 1,400
Anyone have a broken or one that needs repair cluster they can take apart and let us know what gear is needed?
Mine is a daily driver and I don't want to have to let it sit while I pay over $4/gal for diesel waiting for a part that may not be found. Our clusters are getting old enough that it doesn't matter which one you switch too soon it will have the same issue.
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03-31-2012, 08:13 PM
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Re: Tach needle won't go below 1,400
No , Never resolved it. I did however find that turning the key to accessory will suck the needle to zero. But once started it hangs at about 1,400. Guess I'll just live with it. It's pretty minor
 sorry I couldn't help
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04-01-2012, 01:43 AM
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Re: Tach needle won't go below 1,400
Sounds like you may have a loose connection or wire..
... 97 SL2 DOB: 3/19/97 Date Obtained: 5/30/07 Status: Alive & Well 2004 Merc G.Marquis GS DOB: 2/4/04 Date Obtained: 7/6/12 Status: Alive, prolly needs front driver strut
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