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Expert: Kevin Pilotte - 4/20/2004


Question
ok i bought a apc tach and for some reason i can't figure out where the ignition wire goes i have tryed to hook it up to the coil and i can get some reading on the tach but i know that im at about 6or7 rpm's and it is only saying that i'm at 2 1/2 rpm's what going on if you can help please let me know thanks. sorry this is on a 1995 dodge neon moter 2.0 sohc

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If you were connecting your tach to an car made by American Motors, like a Pacer, Gremin, or Matador, I could help you out. I answer questions about AMC vehicles. The ignition system on a DODGE Neon is completely different than an AMC's. Thus, hooking up a tach is different. I do not have experience with Neons.I would suggest you ask your question to the DODGE/PLYMOUTH expert. Incrrectly hooking up the tach could damage the tach. Good luck.  

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Kevin Pilotte

Expertise

I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.

Experience

I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.

Organizations
I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.

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I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.

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I have a certificate I printed out from a website.

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