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2000 Cavalier 2.2 Litre Tach Wire

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Posted: November 01, 2003 at 3:10 PM / IP Logged  

Hey Guys....Im sure someone must be able to help me out here.... ATTEMPTING to install one of those "cheapy" PROSTART car starters in a 2000 Cavalier with the 2.2. APPARENTLY the ignition only creates ONE pulse per revolution as opposed to the usual 2 on a conventional ignition in a 4 banger. Does ANYONE have any idea where to put the "tach" wire? The Negative side of the coil is a no go and someone had suggested a "tach adapter" a la Auto Meter etc.....Would an injector pulse work? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks guys

Tim

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Posted: November 01, 2003 at 4:37 PM / IP Logged  
Use the injector for the tach signal is the ProStart tach input is not sensitive enough to pick up the normal tach wire output.
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Thank you kindly Jeff! Ill try that out....that would be the odd colored wire ill assume...Ahh well..sparks and fuel...a beautiful combo...LOL

Tim

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Yes, use the uncommon colored one and doesn't matter which injector you use.
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Posted: November 01, 2003 at 7:41 PM / IP Logged  

Jeff? HEEEEELLLP! Okee heres what we got so far...tried injector #4 Two wires coming off the injector plug...Neither one works...Now what? Is there a 3rd wire somewhere Im missing? *beats head on desk*

Thanks again

Tim

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So the Prostart isn't learning the tach at all ?? That is very weird. Make sure that you are going through the steps properly & one more thing............... Prostart's are infamous for not programming the remote's and the tach signal 2000 Cavalier 2.2 Litre Tach Wire -- posted image.
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Well heeeere we go again....Did the programming thing now about 15 times...lol FINALLLY got something..but not much so i wont hold my breath..The car does in fact start..for about 2 seconds...then shuts off...Im not sure what i did different other than keep on pluggin at programming that thing ..... Well Jeff....any ideas? Obviously you know more about these things than I do...and by the way..thanks for you help so far!

Tim

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Posted: November 01, 2003 at 9:30 PM / IP Logged  

Unfortunately, if the car starts and shut off again within a couple of seconds, the tach wire is not programmed properly or you have a weak tach signal. Did you try going to the tach wire at all ?

TACHOMETER     PURPLE / white in the engine harness next to the battery, below the radiator hose, just above the transaxle. 

Jeff
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Posted: November 01, 2003 at 10:19 PM / IP Logged  

Okee dokie , thanks ill give that a try..The signal at the injector seemed quiet low...like .4 volts AC while running...Tach wire is tomorrows project, lol! Thanks again for all the help! If you happen to have MSN messanger add me to your list . Frontinac@Hotmail.Com

Thanks!

Tim


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