rickardo

Hi guys.

My Tacho issues continue.

I think I have a faulty / intermittent ignition module.

I traced the white & black wire from the module to the dash (no breaks in any wires) but my tacho is still not functioning correctly.

Sometimes it works, sometimes not (more on the not side)

I purchased another complete WORKING dash ( I saw it working) yet I have the same issues.

I have set my multi meter to V~ 200, probed the WHITE module wire (red on meter and black on negative battery) and I was getting a reading of 01.2 to 01.3 on a cold engine (idling high of course) and it increased with engine revs and lowered to 00.8 at idle when engine was warm.

It seemed to be correctly showing my rpm.

I switched it off, called my son out to show him, started it up and it was all good.

Switched it off again and put the dash back in and the tacho wasn't working.

Now my reading is only 00.4 on idle, with or without the dash installed.

I did get a 00.8 at times but just a quick flicker, nothing constant.

The Black/white (VB switched 12v) is showing 13.5 v at idle and 12.45 with ignition on only so it's not a lack of voltage.

It seems the trigger inputs are only reading half of the expected rpm which isn't enough for the tacho to function.

I'm off to purchase a cheap Tacho from from Supercheap and see if that works.. if I find one cheap enough ...

I'll let you know the results.

Cheers

Rick.

Rang Proton yesterday ..

No cables in Australia (out of stock) 4 to 6 week wait ... 

And get this Leadfoot ........... $175 each ..... 

They must have gold inner cables or something ... 

If you can them for $60 please give me the number .....   lol

Cheapest I found from various wreckers was $125

Cheers.

Sweet ... Thanks ... Leadfoot

All I need now is a drivers side hand brake cable .... this one is sized big time.

L8TR

Hey guy's ...

Problem solved ...... returned the "faulty new" fuel pump for another "new" one and bingo, it started up first go.

Running fine at the moment ....

Still chasing the "white wire" Tacho issue, must be a hidden break somewhere, just haven't found it yet, but I will. 

Any idea where I might find/purchase a workshop manual for this thing (2001 Proton Satria GTi)

I've emailed Proton Aust 3 times now for any help locating something but they're not returning my emails (morons)

Cheers