Oka is a very compact and economical city car. Old modifications have a significant disadvantage - the lack of a tachometer. This makes the driving process much more difficult for novice drivers. Therefore, it is best to install a tachometer in the Oka.
Necessary
- - set of screwdrivers;
- - soldering iron;
- - new tachometer;
- - wrench.
Instructions
Step 1
If you do not want to spend a lot of time on a complete installation of the tachometer, then you can purchase a model that works with a cigarette lighter. Such a tachometer measures the voltage difference in the on-board system and translates its information about the number of engine revolutions at a given time. To use this device, you need to connect the plug to the cigarette lighter, and glue the body onto double-sided tape in a convenient place on the torpedo.
Step 2
Please note that the tachometer connected through the cigarette lighter will show the engine speed values with some error. This is due to the loss of some of the current. To minimize this, you can solder the wires directly to the cigarette lighter. In this case, you will kill two birds with one stone - the cigarette lighter socket will remain free, and the error will be minimized. To do this, carefully remove the metal case by prying it with the tip of a flat screwdriver.
Step 3
Strip the wires. Solder the tachometer wires to the cigarette lighter wires, making sure the colors match. Install the body on the torpedo and attach it with self-tapping screws. Disguise the wire. You can thread it under a torpedo.
Step 4
Purchase a tachometer for direct connection. Now on the shelves of automotive stores you can find a large assortment of different models of tachometers. You can choose the right one for the design and color of the backlight. You can also buy a tachometer with a special light that lights up when the engine reaches a certain speed level.
Step 5
Remove the steering column cover. Underneath you will find a bundle of wires tied with a plastic strap. Cut the clamp and locate the tachometer wires. You can do this by studying the vehicle manual. also visit the Oka car lovers forum. There you can find detailed instructions with illustrations. Solder the red wire to the ignition plus, green must be soldered to the ignition coil output, white to the instrument illumination, black or brown must be soldered to ground. Installation completed.
