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aftermarket rev counter

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looking for some help on how to fit a after market rev counter to a late van.Im not the best at doing electrics so ant help would be good thanks :D

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What kind of van and engine do you have?
1986 tintop called Rutger. 1.6d (CS), 4 spd (ABF). Self-converted to camper in the Netherlands.

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A 1.9 DG methinks.
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hi yes its a 1.9 dg engine

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The green wire going to pin 9 on the 14 pin edge connector that supplies the dash is the rev signal from the coil on a petrol van; you'll need to T off it to make a connection to your rev counter and also supply live and neutral power feed to it. Don't disconnect pin 9 from the edge connector or your buzzer of doom (Dynamic oil pressure warning system) won't work, it needs to know if revs are above 2,000rpm
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