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Re: tachometer mystery?

Ken's explanation is correct. Both the Honda's and the Dodge van I own have throttle positioners that are controlled by the computer. All of the various sensors on the engine are looking at idle speed, all of the environmentals (i.e. outside temp, engine temp, etc.) transmission selector, etc. When at idle, in gear or out of gear, lean or rich, cold or hot, the computer adjusts the idle setting based on the RPM sensor and whatever the software guys programmed in. The service manuals for the above cars specify that engine RPM when warm should not change more that 50 RPM as the lights are turned on, the A/C cycles, the brakes are applied (brake lights on) or the fan is set to high. There is some delay from one manufacturer to the next but they should all recover within a few seconds. If not, there is a good chance that the throttle positioner is loose or worn, the throttle plate is dirty, the mass air sensor is dirty or not up to temp, the injectors are dirty, the fuel pressure is not within spec, or you have a manifold leak. (Assuming you have kept to the maintenance schedule and have good plugs and clean filters) Most of these problems are minor and they result in a small loss in economy. There are a number of shops that are able to clean intake parts and I know of one shop that has equipment for cleaning the intake, injectors and fuel rail for a very reasonable price.If your RPM drops 200 or more (quite common with post '96 Dodge big V6 engines with dirty throttle parts) you might have a problem with engine stall in the future.
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