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original2k
10-01-2002, 07:45 PM
yo guys, any1 ever had trouble with their tach?? mine's been acting real funny lately, like it won't move sometimes, then sometimes when it show the correct reading and sometimes it won't, i did install indiglo gauges but that's not the prob cuz it still works most of the time, i dunno what's wrong with it, any advice is greatly appreciated!!!:bow:
anchovies
10-01-2002, 08:35 PM
Make sure the hold for the needle is not binding it making it difficult to move.
K DASH
10-01-2002, 09:38 PM
i have a problem with my speedometer too, it shakes when im going a constant speed, i think somethings loose
shepherd79
10-02-2002, 03:40 AM
make sure arrows don't rub against indiglos.
i had the same problem, i just pulled them out a little 1/16" .
original2k
10-02-2002, 04:11 AM
ok thx guys, i'll take a look at it this morning and see if that's the prob (sigh i really don't feel like unscrewing the damn gauge cover!!!) it has to be done tho! i'll be back with any progress.
thx again!
ACCORD EX
10-02-2002, 06:34 AM
Originally posted by K DASH
i have a problem with my speedometer too, it shakes when im going a constant speed, i think somethings loose

speedo meter is a lot different ! beacause it's wire controllered , the tachometer is ignition control !

make sure it's attached good to the tranny !


MIKE
njpeter
10-04-2002, 04:43 AM
I had the jumping tach..and shortly after that the alternator crapped out..with the new one..smooth as silk, speedo cable binds if not correctly routed under the hood..check for crushing
1988starter
10-04-2002, 11:21 AM
What kind of voltage should come out of a 88 LXi with a good alternator.
njpeter
10-04-2002, 04:09 PM
get a cheapo digital voltmeter, analog style don't react fast enough should peak out around 13.6 low end 12.3..but for a jumpy tach watch for smooth rise and drop of charging voltage in sync with enginer rpm. Best way is to plug into cig lighter while copilot watches meter
Bobs89LXi
10-04-2002, 08:26 PM
Originally posted by K DASH
i have a problem with my speedometer too, it shakes when im going a constant speed, i think somethings loose

It sounds like your speedo cable is binding. You'll either need to lubricate or reseat it.
dXsquared
10-05-2002, 08:53 PM
yah... its the cable...
i put in a lude tranny and the cable wasnt in right and i didnt have a speedo... it was all jumpy!
Travis
original2k
10-07-2002, 03:27 PM
damn sorry guys all this advice u've been giving and i forgot all about this post i started! haha anyways, it's still doing it, i don't think it's the gauges tho, i'll tighten them up to be sure tho, and about the needle, u say u pulled yours out a bit? hmm, and this speedo cable, some of u are saying that i have to check the connection, if i had to replace that and the alternator how much u think it'll run me? thx fellow 3geez's!
1988starter
10-07-2002, 03:54 PM
It was 80 bucks and 1 hour for me
anchovies
10-07-2002, 10:28 PM
Okie...so did this problem started before you installed the indiglos?
Like I said, it might just be the needle is binding a little with the indiglos. Make sure that the needle can travell all the way without any binding.