whats wrong with my tacho output ?

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2swe
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whats wrong with my tacho output ?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jtz7cs_PC9Y

MS2 tacho out, using relay coil circuit (my mk1 golf gti rev counter needs it).
1k resistor between JS0 and DB37 output pin, the rest of circuit - relay coil and 2N5551 are behind cluster, far from MS case.
this is what my oscilloscope sees on MS 12v supply

I made this video in MS test mode, but believe me, if I turn the tacho output on while engine running, it starts to missfire and TunerStudio goes offline immediately..
1978 vw golf gti 16v itb cop full sequential MS2
1992 vw corrado 16v moonlight blue MS2
slow_hemi6
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Re: whats wrong with my tacho output ?

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Usually a capacitor is the go.Check out this thread http://www.msextra.com/forums/viewtopic ... 43#p373243
Find the Manuals up top under Quick links: Manuals. :RTFM:
Cheers Luke
2swe
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Re: whats wrong with my tacho output ?

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thanks for reply Luke.

I have added an EDIS capacior to relay coil positive, and I also rewired MS 12v supply, now I run extra wire from battery positive through small relay (key operated) and fuse to MS.

12v supply looks good, no spikes, but Tuner Studio keeps going offline as soon as I turn the tacho output or IAC1 pulsing ON..
1978 vw golf gti 16v itb cop full sequential MS2
1992 vw corrado 16v moonlight blue MS2
2swe
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Re: whats wrong with my tacho output ?

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replaced USB cable with RS232, now TS stays online..
1978 vw golf gti 16v itb cop full sequential MS2
1992 vw corrado 16v moonlight blue MS2
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