where to get speedo and tach signal?
#1
where to get speedo and tach signal?
I'm installing a device in my '82 NA 280ZX and was wondering where I might find a wire to get the signal for the speedo (Vehicle Speed Sensor) and the tachometer. As I understand it, the gauge cluster reads the speed via a spinning cable of sorts connected to the differential. Do I need to somehow tap into that device to get an electrical speedo signal, or can I get it somewhere else?
#2
If your ZX has cruise control, there's a wire on the ECU harness that is for the speed sensor, but I can't remember off the top of my head. Otherwise, there isn't an electric signal. If you have a factory service manual or a wiring diagram, you should find it.
John 82ZXT
John 82ZXT
#4
Hehe, actually, the old Z's had always been on my mind for years. To me, the 280ZX was the best compromise of the original's styling, but with some modern amenities. I've put the Prelude up for sale; I figured it's best to sell it while it's still "in it's prime". Since you live near a couple of my friends, you might even see me buzzing around one of these days if we don't see each other before the next car meet. ^_^ Actually, I'd like to ride in your ZX one of these days; I'm not sure if the way my car feels is "normal" or not, so a comparison ride would be perfect.
#5
Originally Posted by lifegrddude
If your ZX has cruise control, there's a wire on the ECU harness that is for the speed sensor, but I can't remember off the top of my head. Otherwise, there isn't an electric signal. If you have a factory service manual or a wiring diagram, you should find it.
John 82ZXT
John 82ZXT
#7
Originally Posted by anlasak
The tach signal comes from the negative side of the coil with an in-line resisitor to drop the voltage to the tachometer.
At least on both my '81's and my '83 (all with the analog instrument cluster)
At least on both my '81's and my '83 (all with the analog instrument cluster)
#10
Hey all.. sorry to bring up an OLDER thread... but i just bought a 75 280zx with a 83 280zxt engine... The speedo and tach do not work, so is there anyway to at least attach the speedo to this new engine or should i be looking in junkyards for a 83 zxt dash?
#11
Originally Posted by 96WhiteG20
Hey all.. sorry to bring up an OLDER thread... but i just bought a 75 280zx with a 83 280zxt engine... The speedo and tach do not work, so is there anyway to at least attach the speedo to this new engine or should i be looking in junkyards for a 83 zxt dash?
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