Problem with light(s)

GT wrote:
> "Dave Savage" > wrote in message
> ...
>> "Catman" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Actually, in this case, the correct term is 'broken'
>>>
>>> Schmianski, sorry to hear of your problems so early, but SteveH speaks
>>> the truth. I also believe that all 4 cylinder TS engines have the same
>>> rpm-gauge, and it should be easy to buy a replacement from a scrapped
>>> car.
>>>
>>> --
>> OK - I stand corrected, but if we're going to be really pedantic, surely
>> it would be a "broken tachometer".
>
> AKA 'goosed'.


I think we can all agree on that


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Op Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:44:20 +0000, schreef Catman:

> Halmyre wrote:
>> In article >,
>> says...
>>> Op Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:48:38 +0000, schreef SteveH:
>>>
>>>> Schimanski > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>> Relatively common issue. Not had it (yet) myself, but plenty of
>>>>>> people have.
>>>>> But wat was the solution? Replacing the rpm-gauge? Are they the same
>>>>> for all gas models? (1.6, 1.8 and 2.0, maybe even the 2.5 v6)?
>>>> Yes, you need to replace the rev. counter.
>>>>
>>>> A V6 unit is definitely different, but I suspect all 4-cylinder
>>>> petrols use the same gauge. Don't quote me on that, though.
>>> OK and thanks for the right term: rev counter. However: it doesn't
>>> count them really, isn't it? :-)
>>>
>>>
>> The correct term is actually tachometer!
>>
>>
> Actually, in this case, the correct term is 'broken'
>
> Schmianski, sorry to hear of your problems so early, but SteveH speaks
> the truth. I also believe that all 4 cylinder TS engines have the same
> rpm-gauge, and it should be easy to buy a replacement from a scrapped
> car.

No, no, no. Don't feel sorry. It's something the garage which sold it,
told me.

I wondered that the tachometer (the other is than the speedo?) could be
broken (indicated by all those lights, in that wonderfull combination)
and still correctly displays the revs of the engine.

And since I before delivery of the car indicated all these lights not
being correct it's a problem of the garage, not me.

Next week I'll turn it again in and then all problems should be solved by
the garage.

Greetz, Schimanski.

Schimanski wrote:
> Op Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:44:20 +0000, schreef Catman:
>
>> Halmyre wrote:
>>> In article >,
>>> says...
>>>> Op Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:48:38 +0000, schreef SteveH:
>>>>
>>>>> Schimanski > wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>> Relatively common issue. Not had it (yet) myself, but plenty of
>>>>>>> people have.
>>>>>> But wat was the solution? Replacing the rpm-gauge? Are they the same
>>>>>> for all gas models? (1.6, 1.8 and 2.0, maybe even the 2.5 v6)?
>>>>> Yes, you need to replace the rev. counter.
>>>>>
>>>>> A V6 unit is definitely different, but I suspect all 4-cylinder
>>>>> petrols use the same gauge. Don't quote me on that, though.
>>>> OK and thanks for the right term: rev counter. However: it doesn't
>>>> count them really, isn't it? :-)
>>>>
>>>>
>>> The correct term is actually tachometer!
>>>
>>>
>> Actually, in this case, the correct term is 'broken'
>>
>> Schmianski, sorry to hear of your problems so early, but SteveH speaks
>> the truth. I also believe that all 4 cylinder TS engines have the same
>> rpm-gauge, and it should be easy to buy a replacement from a scrapped
>> car.
>
> No, no, no. Don't feel sorry. It's something the garage which sold it,
> told me.
>
> I wondered that the tachometer (the other is than the speedo?) could be
> broken (indicated by all those lights, in that wonderfull combination)
> and still correctly displays the revs of the engine.

Well, everyone says 'the tachometer is broken' but in fact it's the
computer module that happens to be built into the the same 'box' as the
tachometer that is bust. The module is not removeable, so it's just
case of swap the whole 'tachometer' unit, if that makes sense.
>
> And since I before delivery of the car indicated all these lights not
> being correct it's a problem of the garage, not me.
>
> Next week I'll turn it again in and then all problems should be solved by
> the garage.

Excellent stuff!

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