Tachometer going crazy and temperature light flashing

1997 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
208,100 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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CAROLINES
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I was driving home and noticed my temperature light flashing (this has been going on for a while now). I recently had the thermometer changed, hoses changed, sensor changed, it just comes back, temperature gauge does not indicate overheating. So wasn't too concerned but then I noticed my tachometer all the way to the max (I was shifting appropriately). I checked today, I see no leaks, but still can't figure out why temperature light keeps flashing and tachometer is at max.
May 14, 2020 at 2:02 PM
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KASEKENNY
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The most likely cause of this is the cluster itself. It has a control module internal to the cluster that is responsible for commanding these components.

Take a look at the wiring diagram which illustrates this. I attached the process for replacing the customer if this is the direction you agree with.

Let me know what questions you have. Thanks
May 14, 2020 at 5:38 PM
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