Rev counter problemo!!

1. AnTh_VTR Regular Poster Joined: May 2008 Carlisle Posts: 254 diablo 106 GTi

   #1 5th March 2010, 14:10

   Right ive recently bought my vts and 1 of the problems that it came with is that the rev counter dont work!
   Can any1 give me some advice on what to check or where to start?
   Any help much appreciated
2. kill_switch Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2010 essex Posts: 486 saxo vts, 205 gti,

   #2 5th March 2010, 18:32

   look at all the connections on the back of the clocks, the fuses and also the sensor in the bay mate
3. b-christie Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2008 dundee (scotland) Posts: 466 saxo vtr/vts engine

   #3 5th March 2010, 20:07

   disconect the battery for bout an hr and reconect it this restets every thing a made had the same with his speedo all works now worth a try failing that it could be a sensor
4. AnTh_VTR Regular Poster Joined: May 2008 Carlisle Posts: 254 diablo 106 GTi

   #4 5th March 2010, 21:02

   Ive already had the battery off for a couple ov hours qnd the clocks have recently been changed as the temp guage didnt work at all. All tge gauges work now but the rev 1 still dont
   
   kill_switch were abouts will the sensor be locatdd mate??
5. kill_switch Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2010 essex Posts: 486 saxo vts, 205 gti,

   #5 5th March 2010, 21:13

   i think its around the alternator or the gearbox one of the 2! not entirly sure mate
6. AnTh_VTR Regular Poster Joined: May 2008 Carlisle Posts: 254 diablo 106 GTi

   #6 5th March 2010, 21:20

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by kill_switch i think its around the alternator or the gearbox one of the 2! not entirly sure mate

   Ok cheers mate, i'll have a look tomorro see if i can find it
7. rockgod L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 essex Posts: 36 landrover and saxo

   #7 6th March 2010, 18:19

   agree with kill switch check wiring on alternator as some cars have a phase tap for rev counter