Instrument Cluster Description and Operation: Tachometer
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The IPC displays the engine speed as determined by the ECM. The IPC receives a serial data message from the ECM indicating the engine speed. 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.