1996 Saab 900 RPM Meter stuck on "2"

1996 SAAB 900
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1996 Saab 900 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

When the engine is off the rpm needle goes back down so I know it can move. However, when the engine is running it is stuck around 2 and never moves. The turbo needle does move though.
Apr 23, 2009 at 7:36 AM
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TACHOMETER TEST
Ensure fuse No. 17 is good and voltage is present at fuse. Turn ignition on. Ensure voltage is present at main instrument display No 2 terminal No. 55 (Yellow/Gray wire). With engine running, ensure ignition pulses are present at tachometer terminal No. 6 (Green/Red wire).
Apr 24, 2009 at 4:02 AM
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