Re: Mk2 Golf rev counter????
I had a Driver with rev counter & my friend had the same car but without. He too did what you did & the rev counter worked with no issues.
The single main cable that fits into the back of the dash for the speedo & rev counter etc is the only mechanical connection into the display so I reckon if your other rev counter isn't working, either something inside the display is broken or there is something amiss between the cable in & the counter itself.
The dial display is a sealed unit so its not practical trying to opening it & see whats broken inside.
Maybe try a breakers for another one?
HTH
Re: Mk2 Golf rev counter????
i have tried 3 different sets of clocks and the rev counter on all of them doesnt work, i think the wire from the coil or dizzy controls the rev counter.
Re: Mk2 Golf rev counter????
from looking at wiring diagrams all day and my engine bay, i think i have found it, a red/black wire from the coil, goes to a green wire coming out the back of my clocks....... only problem is there are 2 green wires