problem with tach in gauge cluster
11-21-2006, 06:03 AM
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problem with tach in gauge cluster
hey. the needle on my tach on the gauge cluster is jumpy. i even replaced the gauge cluster itself amd it still has the same prob. the idling is fine, but just isnt accurate to know when to shift because it hops around (while driving only). must be an electrical issue????
11-21-2006, 06:11 AM
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Re: problem with tach in gauge cluster (importracegirl)
When ur tach is jumping does the engine kind of bog and cut out? If it does then check ur ignitor. If it doesn't then check all ur grounds, especially thermostat ground.
11-21-2006, 06:31 AM
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Re: problem with tach in gauge cluster (importracegirl)
Definitely check your wiring, or pull a few ignitors from the junk yard because their way too expensive to buy brand new.
11-22-2006, 05:45 AM
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Re: problem with tach in gauge cluster (JasonST)
no my engine doesnt bog or anything.. sounds perfectly fine. just the gauges jump like crazy...
11-27-2006, 11:27 AM
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Re: problem with tach in gauge cluster (hondaman86)
Most likely the connector that goes to your vss. Unplug it wipe it off and push the wires in it that will fix it. Ive seen this alot on honda's
11-27-2006, 11:32 AM
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i would say it's either some kind of wiring problem or it's something with the distributor. i kind of doubt that it's the VSS if the speedometer is working properly.
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11-27-2006, 09:54 PM
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Re: (undercoverdc2)
thanx..
n e ways i looked bhind the gauge cluster but everything seemed 2 be okay... how can i check the distributor? the motor runs perfect.
n e ways i looked bhind the gauge cluster but everything seemed 2 be okay... how can i check the distributor? the motor runs perfect.
11-29-2006, 06:30 AM
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11-29-2006, 07:25 AM
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Re: (undercoverdc2)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by undercoverdc2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so you have an ITR CLUSTER in an non-ITR car?</TD></TR></TABLE>
and your point? Lots of people do that.
It's most definitely a wiring problem. I don't know what all affects the tach signal, other than the tach signal wire itself. It's probably some interference or something from a poor ground somewhere.
and your point? Lots of people do that.
It's most definitely a wiring problem. I don't know what all affects the tach signal, other than the tach signal wire itself. It's probably some interference or something from a poor ground somewhere.
11-29-2006, 07:28 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PatrickGSR94 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">and your point? Lots of people do that.
It's most definitely a wiring problem. I don't know what all affects the tach signal, other than the tach signal wire itself. It's probably some interference or something from a poor ground somewhere.</TD></TR></TABLE>
my point is.......that aren't you suppose to switch the backs or something? someone told me you cant just plug n play itr clusters into non-itr cars.
It's most definitely a wiring problem. I don't know what all affects the tach signal, other than the tach signal wire itself. It's probably some interference or something from a poor ground somewhere.</TD></TR></TABLE>
my point is.......that aren't you suppose to switch the backs or something? someone told me you cant just plug n play itr clusters into non-itr cars.
11-29-2006, 07:29 AM
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oh well I don't know about that. Maybe the OP should search for threads concerning putting ITR clusters in non-R Integras and see if anyone else has had the same problem.
11-29-2006, 07:33 AM
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Re: (undercoverdc2)
ITR Plug and Play kit 
my friend had that same problem but with an si cluster in his ek. he adjusted it so the car would read kilometers and rpm just fine
my friend had that same problem but with an si cluster in his ek. he adjusted it so the car would read kilometers and rpm just fine
11-29-2006, 07:44 AM
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she just has the change the green film. i just searched it. 
althought it seems everyone has different problems with itr clusters.
OP....have you changed the film? your cluster is a jdm itr cluster?
althought it seems everyone has different problems with itr clusters.OP....have you changed the film? your cluster is a jdm itr cluster?
11-29-2006, 08:29 AM
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I had same problem...
Give more info of your setup, are you N/A forced induction, ECu ?..., I have a 2000 Ls integra OBD2B with a P06 ( Turbo Setup )Ecu wich is OBD1 and look like the signal was getting corrupted or something by the ecu. I spoke with several people with OBD2B and OBD1 Ecu and all those who I spoke to had this issue.
I tryed all those nice step about ignitor and dizzy and cluster and look wire...and bla bla but this was not related at all.
I solved the Issue with a nice aftermarket tach from autometer and pluged it to the little blue wire that look alone on the right side of your engine bay near the firewall.
Now I can shift at the right time
Give more info of your setup, are you N/A forced induction, ECu ?..., I have a 2000 Ls integra OBD2B with a P06 ( Turbo Setup )Ecu wich is OBD1 and look like the signal was getting corrupted or something by the ecu. I spoke with several people with OBD2B and OBD1 Ecu and all those who I spoke to had this issue.
I tryed all those nice step about ignitor and dizzy and cluster and look wire...and bla bla but this was not related at all.
I solved the Issue with a nice aftermarket tach from autometer and pluged it to the little blue wire that look alone on the right side of your engine bay near the firewall.
Now I can shift at the right time
11-29-2006, 09:50 AM
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Re: (undercoverdc2)
yes so i have the jdm gauge cluster now but i had the gsr cluster before that and it still did the same thing.
my car is just a stock 94 ls non vtec OBD1
the wiring in the back hasnt been tapped in2 its still the same factory harness. where is this green film people are talking about?
my car is just a stock 94 ls non vtec OBD1
the wiring in the back hasnt been tapped in2 its still the same factory harness. where is this green film people are talking about?
11-29-2006, 10:02 AM
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wow many people have different problems and solutions... but isnt it weird that when i had my gsr cluster in it did the same thing? so it shoulb be sumthing with the car not the clustersss right?
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