 Tach Signal, How to test... |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
| jim_hoyland |
 Jun 22 2018, 09:16 AM
Post
#1
|
|
Get that VIN ?  Group: Members Posts: 9,467 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California 
 |
How can I use the multimeter to determine whether a coil is outing out a tach signal ?
|
   |
 
|
  |
Replies(1 - 6)
| jcd914 |
Jun 22 2018, 09:31 AM
Post
#2
|
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 7-February 08 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 8,684 Region Association: Northern California |
If the coil works there is a signal at the terminal on the coil. The points or ignition module shuts off the current flow through the coil and it is the on/off flow of current that the tach reads. Whether or not it is getting to your tach or whether it is correct for your tach would be the question. You should be able to read it with a dwell meter, won't tell you the rpm but would verify a signal. Jim |
|
|
|
| 914forme |
Jun 22 2018, 10:40 AM
Post
#3
|
|
Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None
|
Some Multimeters have a tach function also.
If you want to "see" it, then oscilloscope is your best option. As it can be setup to show the wave as the field collapses and then re-establishes. Or a 12v light hooked up to the terminal. I made a small LED trouble light with a 12v LED some long leads and an old BIC pen. That would work also, why do I like it, extremely small load when compared to the older incandescent lights. That makes it good to test low amperage circuits also. BTW, You can spin this by hand the trick is to make sure nothing is in the combustion zone to cause the engine to catch and fire. If you do it with the engine running, Even at 800 RPMs that little light will be flashing at 1600 times per minute. Or ~27 times a second average human can see 150 transitions per second. So you should be able to see the flashing of the light. 1600 flashes a second to Beats per minute and you would be invent a new genera of metal, Plaid Metal (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
 |
|
| PlaysWithCars |
Jun 22 2018, 09:39 PM
Post
#4
|
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 528 Joined: 9-November 03 From: Southeast of Seattle Member No.: 1,323 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
|
Sorry Stephen I'm in a contrary mood tonight (been on a plane all day). The light should flash at half engine speed, not double. So 400/min at 800rpm, not 1600/min.
Either way, your point is still valid: should be able to see and led flashing. |
|
|
|
| 914forme |
Jun 23 2018, 05:15 PM
Post
#5
|
|
Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None
|
Not a problem, I get shit wrong all the time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
|
|
|
|
| 76-914 |
Jun 24 2018, 10:17 AM
Post
#6
|
|
Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,621 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
|
Jim, IIRC there was a light on the back of that unit that would flash if it was connected correctly. Of course, I would need to read over the instructions again to verify. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
|
|
|
|
| jim_hoyland |
Jun 24 2018, 01:01 PM
Post
#7
|
|
Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,467 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
|
QUOTE(76-914 @ Jun 24 2018, 09:17 AM)  Jim, IIRC there was a light on the back of that unit that would flash if it was connected correctly. Of course, I would need to read over the instructions again to verify. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Right. Won’t be able to test until the gas tank is re-installed; think I got it on the right track now |
|
|
|
|
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 31st October 2024 - 06:18 PM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2024 IPS, Inc.