Will a Non-Functioning Tachometer Affect Driving?
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A non-functioning tachometer will not affect driving. Here are the relevant details: 1. Common reasons for a malfunctioning vehicle speedometer include: possible failure of the speedometer in the instrument cluster, failure of the wheel speed sensor causing the gauge to stop working, or failure of the odometer sensor leading to the gauge's inactivity. 2. Additional information: The tachometer is typically located within the instrument panel, symmetrically placed alongside the speedometer. It operates based on magnetic principles, receiving pulse signals generated when the primary current in the ignition coil is interrupted, and converts these signals into a displayable RPM value. The faster the engine runs, the more pulses the ignition coil generates, resulting in a higher RPM reading on the gauge.