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Check Code 13

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CHECK CODE 13

Check code 13 Tachometer operation signal
INSPECTION CONDITION DISPLAY ACTION
After selecting check code 13, wait for approx. 2 s. 
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The tachometer needle moves full scale then returns to approx. 3,000 rpm.  The tachometer is normal.
Except above Replace the instrument cluster.
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