HELP-How to connect RPM meter in SWIFT - Page 2 - Team-BHP

tabrez02 · 8th November 2006, 11:33

Actualy i want to go for the Big Tacho with Shift light later....

Psycho · 8th November 2006, 12:45

You can get the tacho signal from the existing tacho. You will need to solder the wire to the signal input point.

Technocrat · 8th November 2006, 16:51

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Originally Posted by Samurai

I'm surprised. Doesn't Swift come with a tacho? or is this some fancy upgrade...

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Originally Posted by vid6639

yup Samurai, i believe all models do come with a tacho. I was just thinking the same thing.

The Swift LXi does not come with Tacho

Jaggu · 8th November 2006, 17:09

tabrez remove the meter console and you will surely see a bunch of wires going in, try finding the wires that feed signal for tacho, make a small cut and take parallel connection to add on tacho.. should work according to me

lil patience is req to figure out which is the right wire and some care not to break it and tape it proper to avoid breakage and shorts

speedzak · 9th November 2006, 04:00

Man! It's cool to have an aftermarket tacho fitted. So, forget what others have to say and just fit it in!

As Psycho said, it can be installed using the signal wires from the existing tacho.

You want a tacho with shiftlight? Ask Psycho. He has a very nice looking one. He'll sell it if you can con him with a beautifully cooked Rajma!! (dont tell him I told you this)

nitrous · 9th November 2006, 11:01

I've been trying to connect my 5inch tacho to my ikon and its the same problem.
Shows just half the reading. Psycho couldnt help. :(
Any pointers??

tabrez02 · 9th November 2006, 11:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psycho

You can get the tacho signal from the existing tacho. You will need to solder the wire to the signal input point.

Thank you for the input psycho, for being more clear let me understand, do i need to take the connections from the wire harnes which is connection to the overall meter ? (we tried checking in all wires, no signals, no luck). Well checked the meter, which has a full circuit board and the stock tacho meter has been soldered with that circuit.

do i need to take a wire out from this ? do you think will it work ?

Please suggest.

Jaggu · 9th November 2006, 12:12

hey i think you solved the mistery.. most probably u will have to take the soldering route, check if you get signal there then take it further by soldering

Psycho · 9th November 2006, 12:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by tabrez02

Well checked the meter, which has a full circuit board and the stock tacho meter has been soldered with that circuit.

do i need to take a wire out from this ? do you think will it work ?

Please suggest.

Yes that is the place to take the signal from would not recommend cutting your wiring harness. And yes it works have done the same for memo45m's car

tabrez02 · 9th November 2006, 13:20

Will try and keep you guys updated, i guess this will help lot of people.

thoufique · 10th November 2006, 14:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitrous

I've been trying to connect my 5inch tacho to my ikon and its the same problem.
Shows just half the reading. Psycho couldnt help. :(
Any pointers??

Which 5 inch tacho did u get ?
i got the autogauge w/shift light and 7 led series and have the same problem of half rpm reading. any hunches ?

team dragstar · 10th November 2006, 15:19

the best option would be fitting a tach light. if at all you are in serious drag action.
another option which we tried was calling for a tach cable which is avail. only at popular garage which is a direct fit to your ecm. as per the instructions given

tabrez02 · 11th April 2007, 11:47

Guys i am out of luck still and was not able to get this job done, can anybody let me know if they have fitted the Tacho in Swift ? And how ?

Psycho · 11th April 2007, 14:25

Bring it over this weekend and will do it for you.

8th November 2006, 11:33	#16 (permalink)
tabrez02 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 169	Actualy i want to go for the Big Tacho with Shift light later.... __________________ Regards Tabrez

8th November 2006, 12:45	#17 (permalink)
Psycho Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 784 View My Garage	You can get the tacho signal from the existing tacho. You will need to solder the wire to the signal input point. __________________ Learning is a continuos job that keeps me busy.

8th November 2006, 17:09	#19 (permalink)
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,929	tabrez remove the meter console and you will surely see a bunch of wires going in, try finding the wires that feed signal for tacho, make a small cut and take parallel connection to add on tacho.. should work according to me lil patience is req to figure out which is the right wire and some care not to break it and tape it proper to avoid breakage and shorts __________________ The strength to change what I can, the inability to accept what I can't, and the incapacity to tell the difference. -Calvin

9th November 2006, 04:00	#20 (permalink)
speedzak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Delhi. It's work'n work! Posts: 3,691 View My Garage	Man! It's cool to have an aftermarket tacho fitted. So, forget what others have to say and just fit it in! As Psycho said, it can be installed using the signal wires from the existing tacho. You want a tacho with shiftlight? Ask Psycho. He has a very nice looking one. He'll sell it if you can con him with a beautifully cooked Rajma!! (dont tell him I told you this) __________________ Music heaven a touch away! SK456's Santro.

9th November 2006, 11:01	#21 (permalink)
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Motorcity Madras Posts: 4,377 View My Garage	I've been trying to connect my 5inch tacho to my ikon and its the same problem. Shows just half the reading. Psycho couldnt help. :( Any pointers?? __________________ youtube.com/watch?v=FiVicNOA3bY

9th November 2006, 12:12	#23 (permalink)
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,929	hey i think you solved the mistery.. most probably u will have to take the soldering route, check if you get signal there then take it further by soldering __________________ The strength to change what I can, the inability to accept what I can't, and the incapacity to tell the difference. -Calvin

9th November 2006, 13:20	#25 (permalink)
tabrez02 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 169	Will try and keep you guys updated, i guess this will help lot of people. __________________ Regards Tabrez

10th November 2006, 15:19	#27 (permalink)
team dragstar BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 85 View My Garage	the best option would be fitting a tach light. if at all you are in serious drag action. another option which we tried was calling for a tach cable which is avail. only at popular garage which is a direct fit to your ecm. as per the instructions given __________________ [FONT=Arial]If you're not breaking parts, you're not going fast enough!"[/FONT]

11th April 2007, 11:47	#28 (permalink)
tabrez02 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 169	Guys i am out of luck still and was not able to get this job done, can anybody let me know if they have fitted the Tacho in Swift ? And how ? __________________ Regards Tabrez

11th April 2007, 14:25	#29 (permalink)
Psycho Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 784 View My Garage	Bring it over this weekend and will do it for you. __________________ Learning is a continuos job that keeps me busy.

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