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electric speedo + computer + vss help?

ironbronc

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I am trying to figure out how to run an electric speedo and feed the computer. i bought a vss 8-pluse from rjm and am running an autometer electric speedo,5.O, a9l, 435, dana 20. the vss goes right in the dana 20 and the vss is wired to rjm efi harness to feed the computer. THE ? IS WHAT IS THE EASIEST, CHEAPEST, MOST STRAIGHT FORWARD WAY TO FEED THE SPEEDO?
 

Broncobowsher

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Go to the EEC and tap into the VSS wire there. Wiring is already in the cab so that is easier. Pin 3 for VSS+, pin 6 for VSS-. What connections are at the speedo?
 
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ironbronc

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Speedo pins

OK JUST CAUSE I'M IGGNORANT DOESN'T MEAN I AM SMART.;D.
I FOUND THIS LINK TO MY SPEEDO INSTRUCTIONS http://www.autometer.com/productPDF/1266.pdf

IT LOOKS LIKE I TAP INTO THE HIGH SIDE OR VSS+ AND RUN TO THE SPEEDO
WHICH WAY IS BETTER?

1.FROM THE VSS RUN THE LOW SIDE TO THE PCM, RUN HIGH SIDE TO THE SPEEDO THEN USE THE SIGNAL OUT ON THE SPEEDO (5 VOLT DC SQUARE WAVE SIGNAL) TO FEED THE COMPUTER.

OR
2. SHOULD I KEEP IT LIKE IT IS WITH THE VSS FEEDING DIRECTLY TO THE COMPUTER TAP INTO THE HIGH SIDE FOR THE SPEEDO AND CAP THE SIGNAL OUT ON THE SPEEDO TO PREVENT SHORTS
 

ransil

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OK JUST CAUSE I'M IGGNORANT DOESN'T MEAN I AM SMART.;D.
I FOUND THIS LINK TO MY SPEEDO INSTRUCTIONS http://www.autometer.com/productPDF/1266.pdf

IT LOOKS LIKE I TAP INTO THE HIGH SIDE OR VSS+ AND RUN TO THE SPEEDO
WHICH WAY IS BETTER?

1.FROM THE VSS RUN THE LOW SIDE TO THE PCM, RUN HIGH SIDE TO THE SPEEDO THEN USE THE SIGNAL OUT ON THE SPEEDO (5 VOLT DC SQUARE WAVE SIGNAL) TO FEED THE COMPUTER.

OR
2. SHOULD I KEEP IT LIKE IT IS WITH THE VSS FEEDING DIRECTLY TO THE COMPUTER TAP INTO THE HIGH SIDE FOR THE SPEEDO AND CAP THE SIGNAL OUT ON THE SPEEDO TO PREVENT SHORTS


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