Tachometer Does Not Operate Properly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1998 Pontiac Grand Am, 1998 Oldsmobile Achieva, and 1998 Buick Skylark. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Using scan tool, monitor normal mode communication between Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and instrument cluster. If engine speed signal is correct, replace instrument cluster. See procedures in INSTRUMENT CLUSTER under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Recheck system operation. If engine speed signal is incorrect, locate and repair problem in PCM system. See appropriate TESTS W/CODES article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE section:

TESTS W/CODES - 2.4L
TESTS W/CODES - 3.1L

Recheck system operation.