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2 electrical questions about 1981 xj 6507

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by hohenstein23, Jul 17, 2014.

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    I have had my bike running and noticed that the rpm gauge was not Working. Do you think i need a new one or any solutions to try to fix it.. also the red light that says oil level has been on since i got it. The oil level looks fine thru the sight glass. I am probaly gonna change the oil any way because the bike has been sittin for about 4 years.
     
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    There is a good chance the problem with the tachometer is just the cable. They break if they sit around and rust for years.

    Oil level light could be a stuck float or the wire could be shorted to ground. Look for the wire to be pinched between the engine and frame, chewed by rodents etc.
     
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    Thanks for the reply and what wire is it and where is it
     
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