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Topic subjectTachometer Help, quick question
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59105, Tachometer Help, quick question
Posted by csmakio, Sep-12-03 02:54 PM
Hey guys I just bought a new Tach and the wires arent long enough to reach the ECU to connect them. So my questions are:

1- Whats the best way to get the wires into the engine bay
2- Any way I can mount the wires inside the car like the electrical box instead of going to the ecu
3-Anyway I can mount the tach in the glove box easily?

Thanks guys

Nick
59108, RE: Tachometer Help, quick question
Posted by DR1665, Sep-12-03 04:09 PM
1. you can go through a grommet in the vicinity of your steering linkage. Look around, you'll see it. Just use a straightened coat hanger to get it through easier.
2. not sure on that one. probably not since you'll need a signal from the ECU as opposed to a regulated voltage like on an accessory
3. why? the tach is the most useful; instrument in the cluster. you want to see it at all times. If you're racing, you need to look straight ahead, not over in the co-pilot's lap.

Have fun sir!
59109, RE: Tachometer Help, quick question
Posted by Uberingram, Sep-12-03 04:12 PM

>1- Whats the best way to get the wires into the engine bay

steering boot under the dash. Poke a hole through it.

>2- Any way I can mount the wires inside the car like theelectrical box instead of going to the ecu

Just go to the ecu

>3-Anyway I can mount the tach in the glove box easily?

I'm sure there is but its pointless IMO.