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Kia magentis rev counter not working
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TraceyConn
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Aug 15, 2012, 11:55 AM
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Hi we have a 54 Kia magentis the rev counter has stopped working no lights have come on and speedo is fine , we have checked the fuses and they seem fine , does anyone have any suggestions please
(This post was edited by TraceyConn on Aug 15, 2012, 12:30 PM)
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nickwarner
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Aug 15, 2012, 3:20 PM
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They didn't start selling Kia here in the states until the late 90's. We don't have any access to the repair info for something not sold here. For a 54, it was certainly a cable operated tach and I would take the cable off the back of it and start the motor to see if it spins. If it doesn't you have a broken cable, if it does your gauge is bad.
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Hammer Time
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Aug 15, 2012, 3:22 PM
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I doubt that refers to the year Nick. Kia didn't even exist back then.
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nickwarner
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Aug 15, 2012, 4:31 PM
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That makes it even more confusing.
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nickwarner
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Aug 15, 2012, 5:28 PM
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I guess I should've listened to those anti-drug ads in the 90's. Problem was I like eggs and they always made me hungry.
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TraceyConn
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Aug 15, 2012, 10:13 PM
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Sorry for the confusion 54 reg is a 2004 model , thank u for the reply I will check that today
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TraceyConn
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Aug 18, 2012, 12:17 AM
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Hi
I have tried looking the rev counter now works erratically then stops there are two wires that appear to go in from the engine to where the dash board would be as you can tell I am clueless and cannot afford a mechanic help 
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Tom Greenleaf
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TraceyConn: Sorry for all the regs here that most wouldn't have exacting information for this car.
Basics - You just said you were looking for wires from engine and guessing you mean to what we would call the firewall (metal between dashboard and engine) where it probably has a bunch of wires pass thru some kind of connecting block.
Seems by your comment you found a place that you either just touched or tested somehow that now gives you erratic "rev counter" operation. If that is correct that is an area to look for some problem like burned or rubbing wires.
Just a general warning is to be very careful with any testing of wiring as items routed through control modules (likely for this) can be harmed or ruined at great expense.
If you find a place where wire insulation isn't right or perhaps soft on outside but still there it may need a repair right there.
If you can describe what you found and where especially how close to moving or hot parts I think we can help with that much,
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