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Old 12-19-2016, 05:21 PM
Brackins Brackins is offline
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Default Speedometer/tach work after driving a distance

I have a 96 ranger. The speedometer and tach plus the voltage gauge start working only after driving a distance, usually a few miles. They stay at zero and all start working at the same time. Where do I start to find the problem?

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Old 12-20-2016, 05:42 PM
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Default Re: Speedometer/tach work after driving a distance

Hmmm, they only come on after driving a few miles? Have you tapped on the cluster or top of the dash to see if they will come on? Is there anything else not working the way it's supposed to, like door chimes or dash lights? When you turn the key to the run (not start) position, do all the dash lamps like the MIL , ABS, Seatbelt and such light up briefly?
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Old 12-20-2016, 06:33 PM
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Check your engine harness plug and the plug at the firewall for corrosion. Also do a wiggle test on the wires
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Old 12-20-2016, 07:05 PM
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Default Re: Speedometer/tach work after driving a distance

Everything else works as it should. I'm at a lose.

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