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#39638 01/24/2004 4:54 PM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 252 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 252 | To check operation of fuel gauge? TIA | | |
#39639 01/24/2004 5:02 PM | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 | Don't know if there's a "easy" way to do it, but this is one of the most popular topics on this site. You might go to the electrical department and do a search. You'll be overwhelmed with what you discover.
Is your gauge working at all? If not then you might want to look at the grounding points for both the gauge as well as the sending unit. This is one of the most common reasons for a gauge to not work (assuming 12 volts have not been introduced directly to the gauge). Do a search and see what you come up with.
Craig My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
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#39640 01/25/2004 4:08 PM | Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 264 Member | | Member Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 264 | The gauge can be checked as follows:
With the ignition on:
1. Disconnect the lead from the sender. The gauge should peg out at the "full" end of the gauge.
2. Ground the lead from the sender. The gauge should read close to "empty. | | |
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