The alternator may be u/s. There is usually a single lead (not part of the multiplug connection) tapped off the alternator windings. This supplies pulses to operate the tachometer. If your alternator is u/s, the rev counter wouldn't stir.
It is probably not charging the battery either!
JD
January 2009
soon as i touched single wire coming out of alternator conection fell out rusted right though
but engine still charges ok so will leave for now
Den ,
den
October 2008
possibly works via alternator,check alternator for broken or poor wiring/connections.
k
October 2008
Den you sound like you have electrical problems and further to your other post I would check out all the dash wiring, someone has been messing around I think. Check out all the "extra" wires which I am sure you will find. Thats the trouble with none mechanical/electrical types adding spots and the likes.
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