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Offline muddydisco

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Rev counter works intermittant
« on: February 08, 2008, 17:35:38 »
Right the rev counter works when it wants. Dip the clutch at a junction and it works lift the clutch drive off and it goes to zero :|
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Re: Rev counter works intermittant
« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2008, 17:44:57 »
Dodgy connection on the back of the alternator.  The engine moving when you take up drive is all it takes.
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Re: Rev counter works intermittant
« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2008, 17:46:49 »
theres a wire that goes to the back of the alternater,the connecter comes loose,probaly need to put a new female connecter on so its tight,i think
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Re: Rev counter works intermittant
« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2008, 18:17:47 »
remove, bit of sandpaper, refit, bit of WD40... and bobs yer wife! :wink:
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Re: Rev counter works intermittant
« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2008, 20:04:05 »
Or the belt slipping  (Quietly) :lol:
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Re: Rev counter works intermittant
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2008, 07:57:17 »
most likely the 'W' terminal. mine was the same, removed and refitted it and no problems now
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Re: Rev counter works intermittant
« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2008, 15:54:27 »
i has the same problem with the connector on back of alternator, i tried the clean existing trick a few time, but in the end put a new connector on and all been fine since.

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