bx rev counter, make it work please???

talbotsteve · Post by **talbotsteve** » 07 Nov 2006, 21:25

Have tried through the haynes manual to rectify this fault at first it just jumped around now it doesn't work at all, the haynes manual refers to a top dead centre sensor but fails to disclose exactly where it is!!!, well i couldn't find it any who.Any ideas before i rip the clocks out to check they are ok?
cheers steve

jeremy · Post by **jeremy** » 07 Nov 2006, 21:31

Which engine - it makes a difference as to the location of the sensor. Year might help as well.

Sensors are subject to engine vibration and this can break the lead. They are like an ABS sensor and so will check for continuity with a multimeter.

talbotsteve · Post by **talbotsteve** » 07 Nov 2006, 21:39

it is a tzd estate 92 car 1.7 turbo,
any help greatfully received

citronut · Post by **citronut** » 07 Nov 2006, 22:20

the sensor is located behind the engine going into the gear box just below cylinder head level,usualy its bad conection at the plug,which is normaly found behind the battery and is brown,once you have found the sensor trace the wire backto its plug,pull it appart clean and plug back in
regards malcolm

talbotsteve · Post by **talbotsteve** » 07 Nov 2006, 22:22

Cheers malcolm i shall try that this weekend, as a mate has borrowed the old girl this week due to blowing his xsara up well and truely

citronut · Post by **citronut** » 07 Nov 2006, 22:38

aint that the best thing to do with a xsara,what strength dineamight did he use HE HE HE
regards malcolm