Tim,
It could be that my gauge was already bad, but I am fairly certain that I tried it with the runtz-resistor and it would not work with it. I don't remember if I checked the voltage out of the resistor. I probably still have the resistor and will go back to square 1 in trying to get the gauge functional. I know my original plan was to use an aftermarket 12v gauge and was dissapointed to find out it would not fit as original.
Thinking out loud here...I wonder if I used the 6 volt setting on my battery charger if I could test the gauge with it?


Dave
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