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1986 Mercedes Benz 190d Repair Question


Topics covered: Tachometer, Engine, Harmonic balancer.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on October 4, 2009

Tachometer not working

1986 Mercedes Benz 190d Two Wheel Drive Automatic 250000 miles

i have a 1986 mercedes 190d non turbo 2.5 liter , the tachometer stoped running , checked the wires running into it ,and change tachometer ,still inop...what should i do to pinpoint the origin of this problem ?
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Replied on November 27, 2009

if you look at the front of the engine down by the harmonic balancer, you will notice a round pick up sensor. That is operates your tachometer.

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