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Old 01-02-2011 | 11:51 PM
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Tachometer 92' Cummins W-250
My tachometer doesn't work so what would have gone out on it? where's the sensor at and how do I replace it?
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Old 01-03-2011 | 12:20 AM
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check for power check ground check all connection....then take it to somone who can check it if you cant find the problem..........or replace it.
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Old 01-03-2011 | 12:25 AM
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What is the sensor on it? The guy I bought it from said something about the magnets needing replaced or something?
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Old 01-03-2011 | 03:08 AM
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on the front crank pulley i believe there are there is the magnetic pick up ...91 and later i think.from what i remember its on the drivers side right by the front of the oil pan

look in the sticky
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There is a crank position sensor on the front of the engine. Make sure it is gapped properly at 0.050. Fill out your signature so it is easier to help you later. Is the truck stick or auto?
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Old 01-03-2011 | 10:13 PM
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Is it a factory tach or aftermarket?
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Old 01-03-2011 | 10:23 PM
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Is it charging?
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Old 01-03-2011 | 10:43 PM
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The electrical system? Yeah it's charging
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Old 01-03-2011 | 11:06 PM
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Then the cps is working I would start checking the connections under the dash.
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okay
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Old 01-04-2011 | 03:48 PM
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Can someone put up a pic of where the tach sensor is because I cannot find it. I think all the connections are good.
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Old 01-04-2011 | 09:38 PM
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The tach sensor? You should be looking at the crank sensor. It counts the revs via a magnet.
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Yes, thank you. It's the tach magnet. I was looking for the wrong thing and in the wrong spot. I found it. Now I just got to replace it.
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do they usually go bad. Im going to check the gap first.
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