rpm gauge stop working

Discussion in 'Kenworth Forum' started by smokedog, Oct 19, 2011.

  1. smokedog

    smokedog Bobtail Member

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    i have a 97 kw t600 and the rpm gauge is struck on 1000 rpm while off or on and sometime it move up to 1500 rpm slowly while the truck is at idle or driving what can it b or where to start looking at to fix it thanks for yall help
     
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  3. KW Parts Guy

    KW Parts Guy Light Load Member

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    well its gonne be the tach/engine speed sensor or the tach head.
     
  4. kwforage

    kwforage Road Train Member

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    I would unscrew the sensor from the housing and clean it off good as a cheap place to start. They get alot of oil and grease on them over time.
     
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