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Old 13-08-2010, 10:59 PM   #1
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Default tachometer cable

Hey guys,

Bought a Ghia dash for my mk2 but didn't come with a tacho cable. Has anyone had to buy one before/can recommend a distributor???

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Old 14-08-2010, 12:04 AM   #2
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tacho feed come from negative side of coil.

http://kotisivu.dnainternet.net/b001...ock_wiring.htm
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Old 15-08-2010, 10:05 PM   #3
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yep, like james said, run a single wire (green is nice) from neg coil and wack it on ya tacho. all done
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Old 28-08-2010, 07:38 PM   #4
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thanks for the wisdom guys
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