How to Install a Tachometer in a Toyota Echo or Yaris (Part 1 of 2)

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This is how to install a tachometer in a Toyota Echo or Yaris. Part one is how to hook up the wires. Part two will explain my approach to mounting the tach on the dash and hiding the wires. If anyone knows what that unused connection was for that I used to power the tach's light, let me know. I think it's for the optional clock but I'm shot sure.

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How to Install a Tachometer in a Toyota Echo or Yaris (Part 1 of 2)

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  • pfft, electrocuted. ...

    pfft, electrocuted. You cut the power so you dont short the system and destroy the battery/wires.

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  • IT IS FOR THE CLOCK ...

    IT IS FOR THE CLOCK!!!!!!

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  • Wow ...

    Wow Extreeeeeeeemmmmmmeeeeeeee Thank you. You know I have a 2000 and it has no Tachometer. And it'd be nice to see Engine Rpm's. I plan to mount it right behind the Steering wheel.

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  • it's 4-pinhole ...

    it's 4-pinhole connector down under the speedo. Mine was taped to some other wires and kind of hidden. Remove the cover to the instrument pod and look down, deep down.

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  • can you tell me ...

    can you tell me where you found the conector for the clock i cant find it anywhere

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  • It shows engine ...

    It shows engine revs.

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  • It's a 2002. Thanks ...

    It's a 2002. Thanks :)

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  • Few things. First: ...

    Few things.
    First: Yep, the plug is for the clock :)
    Second: You should really solder, or at very least use some splice (scotch lock) connectors to tap into those wires. Pressing them in and hoping they'll stay forever is risky.
    Third: I'd recommend getting the dimmer wire at the stereo if it's a 2005. The wire will be green.
    If you can get me the year of the car I might be able to get you a different location. The dimmer switch is a variable ground and your gauge needs a positive signal.

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  • No, I didn't make ...

    No, I didn't make the other one yet. The Flat Black paint is still drying. I didn't plan on painting the tach a different kind of black but... you'll see why I had to!

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  • Nice vid...i'll see ...

    Nice vid...i'll see if i can later on mount one in my echo. One question though, did you make the other vid? the one that shows how to mount it?

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