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Tachometer Inaccurate or Inoperative (Gas)

Tachometer Inaccurate or Inoperative (Gas)

Step Action Value(s) Yes No
Schematic Reference:  Instrument Cluster Schematics  
1 Did you perform the Instrument Cluster. Diagnostic System Check? - Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster 
2
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Start the engine.
  3. With the scan tool, observe the Engine Speed signal parameter in the PCM Engine Data 1 data list.
Does the Engine Speed parameter match the tachometer display?
- Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 3 
3 Test the engine speed signal circuit for an open or a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing , and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 6  Go to Step 4 
4 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the IPC. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections , and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 6  Go to Step 5 
5 Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?
- Go to Step 6  -
6 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
- System OK Go to Step 2