Rev counters

[projectpolo]

Ive got a mk3 coupe CL and ive just bought a external rev counter, in the manual it sez uve gotta put a wire to the egnition coil, but their isnt one, could someone help me to find out were itz supposed to go...

[polo2k]

the ignition coil is the black tube with the ht leads comingg out of it (more specfically its the one with one ht lead coming out')

[projectpolo]

cheerz m8

[dub envy]

itz? sez?

are these abbreviations? The instruction book will tell you what these stand for and it will make wiring it in a whole lot easier.

[polo2k]

z=s i think lol

[projectpolo]

it is m8... im northern wot can i say

[polo2k]

dont worry im a leeds lad my self but lets try and get back on topic

[hardhitter]

There is a coil, you just need to look harder. LOL
It's just under the washer bottle in the engine bay. If you want a rev counter, it's much easier to fit an instrument cluster with a rev counter already in. They are a straight swap and you dont have to mess around with any wiring.

[projectpolo]

were would i get a instrument panel from, as i would prefer that...

[hardhitter]

You will find the rev counter instrument clusters in the Genesis, GT and G40 models. You should be able to find a set quite easily, have a look through the classifieds. Maybe try a VW breakers or scrapyard. You can swap your speedo to keep the correct mileage too.

[Mk3 Chris]

I put a genesis cluster into mine and used my old speedo and I hit a problem with the oil warning, a high pitched fast beeping and the oil light flashing... don't quite understand but I threw the lot in the bin and will try again another day, looking for a cluster with roughly the same mileage atm