 Aftermarket VDO fuel gauge help needed |
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| tornik550 |
 Oct 27 2017, 04:55 PM
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I am trying to use a aftermarket VDO fuel gauge. I am not very clear of how to wire it. Obviously positive goes to switched positive, neg to ground however I wasn’t sure where to connect the sender post on the back of the gauge? I tried hooking it up to the “G” post of the gas tank sender- gauge then reads 0 (even though tank is full). I tried hooking it up to the “WK” post on the gas tank sender and the level goes up to 3/4- even though tank is full. I have used an old gas sender and a brand new one and the same thing happens with both.
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| larryM |
 Oct 28 2017, 08:54 PM
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emoze Group: Members Posts: 891 Joined: 1-January 03 From: mid- California Member No.: 65 Region Association: Northern California 
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there is a VDO VW-Bug gauge that is a near-perfect match to the 914 sender
i've used it in my -6 for about 15+ yrs - i posted that info L-O-N-G ago - see message below (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) . |
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| larryM |
 Oct 29 2017, 12:41 PM
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emoze Group: Members Posts: 891 Joined: 1-January 03 From: mid- California Member No.: 65 Region Association: Northern California
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here is the info from 2004 for correct gauge
"here is the answer via VDO Support: Use VDO Part Number 301 020 with the OEM 914 fuel sender; (spec'd for Beetle O.E. sender or VDO 221012 sender): 73 - 10 Ohms, "Fuel" The reading will be off slightly but will not be noticeable William M. Reichart Technical Support Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation Service & Special Solutions Phone: 1-800-265-1818 Ext. 4018 QUOTE(larryM @ Oct 28 2017, 07:54 PM)  there is a VDO VW-Bug gauge that is a near-perfect match to the 914 sender i've used it in my -6 for about 15+ yrs - i posted that info L-O-N-G ago (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) |
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tornik550 Aftermarket VDO fuel gauge help needed Oct 27 2017, 04:55 PM
theer Are you sure the VDO gauge is calibrated to the se... Oct 27 2017, 05:14 PM
tornik550
Are you sure the VDO gauge is calibrated to the s... Oct 27 2017, 05:21 PM theer If you take out the sending unit you can imitate a... Oct 27 2017, 05:28 PM GregAmy Most OE fuel senders change impedance. Most afterm... Oct 27 2017, 06:12 PM Dave_Darling The 914 gauge reads resistance. I believe it read... Oct 27 2017, 08:34 PM GeorgeRud There are two contacts on the sender, one for the ... Oct 27 2017, 08:57 PM GeorgeRud The green wire should be the gauge and the black w... Oct 27 2017, 09:20 PM |
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