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What if Tach wire becomes disconnected?

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Topic: What if Tach wire becomes disconnected?

Posted By: brcidd
Subject: What if Tach wire becomes disconnected?
Date Posted: March 27, 2006 at 7:04 AM

So just thinking- what if a vehicle that is programmed for tach sensing is in for another repair- and the tach wire is removed and not re-installed- or it is pulled loose, or cut unintentionally?  Does the remote starter now crank for 15 seconds- even though engine starts in first second? - does it shut down- not knowing it was started, then try again two more times?  This would be tough on a starter motor- does anyone know of instances where the vehicle's starter motor was destroyed by the remote starter?  perhaps in this manner?  I always try to "hide" the tach wire in other conduit, or make it as reliable as possible- but often wonder what other mechanics might not be as considerate- most mechanics I know hate aftermarket equipment and would like to disable it as soon as they see it.......thanks

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Brcidd - Engineer That Does Remote Starter Installs on the side.



Replies:

Posted By: Chris Luongo
Date Posted: March 27, 2006 at 7:19 AM
The Audiovox stuff I install limits the cranking to six seconds, I believe. And three attempts to start, as you said.

But now that I think of it, on the cars I've seen where the tach wire comes disconnected, the car seems to only crank for about one second on each attempt---not sure why.




Posted By: extreme1
Date Posted: March 27, 2006 at 12:07 PM
When a viper or autostart see no tach signal when cranking they shut down.

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Shaughn Murley
Install Manager, Dealer Services
Visions Electronics
Red Deer, Alberta




Posted By: john ogrady
Date Posted: March 27, 2006 at 8:01 PM
Some brands of remote car starters the starter stays engaged with the engine running when it does not see the tach signal.It make a lot of noise when this happens.





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