Instrument Cluster Description and Operation: Tachometer

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the engine speed as determined by the engine control module (ECM). The IPC receives a serial data message from the ECM indicating the engine speed. The IPC receives the engine speed information from the body control module (BCM) via a serial data message. The tachometer will default to 0 RPM if:

• The ECM detects a malfunction in the engine speed sensor circuit.
• The IPC detects a loss of serial data communications with the ECM.
• The IPC detects a loss of serial data communications with the BCM.