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How many wires does my tach have..?

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by KAOS, Jul 11, 2008.

  1. KAOS

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    I looked in my "free" online haynes manual. N as I can tell by the pics. Theres atleast "3 wires"!?! I'm lookin' 2 buy an aftermarket tach. N I need 2 figure out how many wires my bike has 2 figure out which tach I need 2 buy!?! Any input would be sweet!

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    ~KAOS
     
    KAOS, Jul 11, 2008
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    I'm sure "1" of u guys know my answer! Out of all u guys that have the XJCD out there.. Not 1 can hook me up!?! I need 2 buy my tach SOON.. I'm guessing my tach only has 2 wires. 1 for power n the other 4 a ground. But I need 2 know 4 sure..

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    ~KAOS~
     
    KAOS, Jul 13, 2008
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    Yamaha manual on the XJCD shows 3 also.
     
    Nick, Jul 13, 2008
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    SWEET!! Thanx
     
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    Probably 2 for lighting, 1 for the tach.
     
    kevineleven, Jul 13, 2008
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    The tach has three wires in one connector. Brown is +12v, Gray is tach signal from ignition coil, and Black is ground.
     
    gitbox, Jul 13, 2008
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    Nice I now can order my speedo n tach. Thanx guys!
     
    KAOS, Jul 13, 2008
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    Git is spot on KAOS, good luck.
     
    Robert, Jul 14, 2008
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