Tachometer on a DX

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Cyberbilly, Aug 4, 2003.

  1. Cyberbilly

    Cyberbilly Guest

    Anybody ever install an aftermarket tachometer on a Civic DX?

    How difficult is it to run the wires through the firewall? Where is a good
    spot to tap into 12V power?

    Thanx.

    -CB
     
    Cyberbilly, Aug 4, 2003
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  2. Cyberbilly

    Uncle Mike Guest

    On my '88, I simply removed the hood that covers the dashboard
    and probed the 2 connectors looking for 12v, as for the rpm take-off
    I just poked around until the tach responded. The light can
    be taken off the dashlight dimmer.
     
    Uncle Mike, Aug 4, 2003
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  3. Cyberbilly

    Cyberbilly Guest

    How do you "simply" remove the dashboard hood?

    -CB
     
    Cyberbilly, Aug 4, 2003
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  4. Cyberbilly

    Uncle Mike Guest

    We don't know what year your car is, but on mine ('88-'91),
    4 screws and it's off. It's a 5 minute job and the back of the dash is
    exposed.
     
    Uncle Mike, Aug 4, 2003
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  5. Cyberbilly

    Uncle Mike Guest

    Perhaps someone with a Civic the same generation as yours can
    help you. You could of course, get the "hot" points from under the
    hood, a manual would help at this point.

    good luck.
     
    Uncle Mike, Aug 4, 2003
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