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Engine speed

Engine speed

Output signal to main instrument display panel

Fault symptoms

Tachometer out of order. If a TCS/TCM diagnostic trouble code is present, follow the diagnostic procedure described for that trouble code.

Diagnostic help

The tachometer can be activated with the ISAT scan tool.


- Select "ACTIVATE".



- Select "ENGINE RPM".


The command activates the Motronic control module, causing it to send a 50 Hz signal to the tachometer. The tachometer should then indicate about 1000 rpm for 30 seconds.

Diagnostic procedure

1. Check the control module connection




- Unplug the main instrument display panel connector.



- Take a voltage/frequency reading across:



- Connect the ISAT Scan Tool.



- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.



- Select "ACTIVATE".



- Select "ENGINE RPM".


The command activates output voltage, which should be about 5.5-6 V and 50 Hz.

Is the reading obtained OK?

yes

Continue fault diagnosis as described in "Electrical system, main instrument display panel" .


no

Continue with point 2.


2. Check the wiring



- Check the continuity of the wiring between pin 47 of the Motronic control module and pin 6 of the main instrument display panel.


Is the lead OK?

yes

Continue as described in .


no

Repair or replace the wiring.