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Alfa_33_Veloce · Alfa Arna Joined: 26 Aug 2003 Posts: 18

I've just brought an '88 alfa 33 1.5ti veloce - my first alfa romeo. I brought it knowing there are a few minor things wrong with it. Most I have managed to solve but with the little knowlage i have i still cannot get the rev counter to work. Could anyone help me out?

One last thing could anyone tell me what the ''ti'' stands for thanks a lot.
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johnboy · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2003 8:08 pm Post subject: Re: Tachometer not working

[quote="Alfa_33_Veloce"]I've just brought an '88 alfa 33 1.5ti veloce - my first alfa romeo.

Good man joining the chap's Cool

the rev counter work's off the coil,i think it's the white wire on the coil,check that. all the best john
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gritsop · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2003 10:04 pm Post subject:

Hi from Greece,

Welcome to the alfist team of the legendary 33 model!!!
TI stands for Tourismo Internazionale. The same as GT.

Basically it means a more equipped car including various elements like instrument panels , diagnostic readings, a more sporty look including rims, spoilers etc.

Please feel free to ask anything that you may encounter.
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Eddie W · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2003 10:58 pm Post subject:

HI VELOCE
Check the plug that joins the main loom to the dash loom. It`s near the brake master cyl. Aflat black plug seperate from the main wiring. The cable is shielded like an aerial so it doesn`t pick up stray signals. They often give problems at this connection.
Good luck Eddie

Alfa_33_Veloce · Alfa Arna Joined: 26 Aug 2003 Posts: 18

Thanks for your replies they have been really helpfull.
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Alfa_33_Veloce · Alfa Arna Joined: 26 Aug 2003 Posts: 18

Ive checked all the leads and cant find the problem.
could it be somthing wrong behind the dash? I heard it was an awkward job taking the dashboard off, so i didnt really want to try.
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Gary UK · Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2003 10:56 pm Post subject:

No, taking the speedo console off on the 33 is easy, just a couple of screws.

Eddie W · Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2003 11:37 pm Post subject:

You need access to a continuity tester (a lot of multi meters have this facility) and check each segment of the loom right up to the tacho itself. One of my cars had a wire soldered between the point where the loom enters the back of the dash and the tacho unit itself, so there must have been a break in the printed circuit. A continuity tester would help you find such a problem. Also you can check for circuit across that plug I mentioned before.
Good luck Eddie