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Offline siddleg

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Rev counter
« on: 07 January 2012, 15:04 »
Need some help

just come in from a blast in my 90 8v gti and the rev counter is bouncing all over the place whats wrong? There is nothing in the Haynes manual for it?   
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Offline X4MGS

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Re: Rev counter
« Reply #1 on: 07 January 2012, 15:18 »
check your earth straps, especially the one to the bonnet....
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Re: Rev counter
« Reply #2 on: 07 January 2012, 16:30 »
well the one to the bonnet is shot so ill reattach that tomorrow and see if it works.

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Re: Rev counter
« Reply #3 on: 07 January 2012, 16:31 »
Quote from: siddleg on 07 January 2012, 16:30
well the one to the bonnet is shot so ill reattach that tomorrow and see if it works.

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Worked on the wifes car.... Dunno why but it's true!!
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Offline walchy01

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Re: Rev counter
« Reply #4 on: 07 January 2012, 16:45 »
No harm in disconnecting battery either for 5 mins then recconecting,  worked for me  :wink:
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Re: Rev counter
« Reply #5 on: 07 January 2012, 16:48 »
ha ha ok ill try that too lol
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Re: Rev counter
« Reply #6 on: 08 January 2012, 17:01 »
Well that never worked any other suggestions?  :sad:
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Re: Rev counter
« Reply #7 on: 08 January 2012, 17:03 »
Check your other earth's there are 3...

Bonnet, Gearbox and cam cover.
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