Tacko Problem GQ Patrol

Submitted: Tuesday, Dec 01, 2009 at 19:39

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PeterInSa

The Tacko on mates GQ 89 model 4.2 petrol, jumps around when the engines is running at 900rpm, less at 2000rpm and less still at 3000rpm.

Is this normal, if not, is it fixable.

Thanks

Peter

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Reply By: Member - Stuart P (WA) - Tuesday, Dec 01, 2009 at 20:39

Tuesday, Dec 01, 2009 at 20:39

its not normal but will be fixable, chaeck the wiring harness from the dissy, see that the harness is not chafed around the steel clips that hold the harness .

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Follow Up By: dbish - Wednesday, Dec 02, 2009 at 10:08

Wednesday, Dec 02, 2009 at 10:08

If its the same model as Ford Maveric they do the same problem is the IC in the tacho have tried obtaining the IC, cant get it any where it apears to be custom made for the instrument manufacturer. Had to replace tacho got one from wreckers as it wasfor 2nd hand vehicle warranty, cust wouldnt buy if not working.

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Follow Up By: PeterInSa - Wednesday, Dec 02, 2009 at 17:16

Wednesday, Dec 02, 2009 at 17:16

dbish, What was the cost of the wreckers unit?

thanks.

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Follow Up By: dbish - Wednesday, Dec 02, 2009 at 18:49

Wednesday, Dec 02, 2009 at 18:49

Hi Peter unable to give price as it was about 2ys ago & the boss paid for it & i had to fit it, may be scarce now as others seem to have same prob, still worth a try. Cheers Daryl

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