I had similar problems with my diesel when I have accelerated the engine the needle was still at around 800rpm than I found that the alternator belt was spining without making any noise it is possible check your belt. Eren Berberoglu (only list member from Turkey) 86 Diesel Westy >From: Philippe Oudot <poudot@CLUB-INTERNET.FR> >Reply-To: Philippe Oudot <poudot@CLUB-INTERNET.FR> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Tacho problem on a Vanagon TD Syncro >Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 18:55:37 +0100 > >Hi listees, > >I've got a problem with my tacho a few weeks ago. When the engine just >start and is not warm, the needle seems to work almost normally. When the >engine get warmer, the needle goes from 0 to 1000/1500 rpm and after a >while, nothing more, it stays to 0 except some small jumps during high rpm, >just before changing gears. > >I've already checked the "W" alternator wire and behind the dashboard but >didn't found anything. > >Any idea on what happen? > >Any help will be greatly appreciated, > >Thanks, > >Philippe Oudot >'89 Vanagon GL Syncro 16" 1.6 TD Oettinger (soon to be 1.9 TD Oettinger) >French Syncro Club ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com |
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