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fuel gauge sender, Bench testing |
80cap |
Dec 5 2016, 01:46 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 317 Joined: 6-February 15 From: ohio Member No.: 18,405 Region Association: None |
Before I install my fuel tank is there a way to bench test the fuel level sending unit?
Thanks Brian |
Dave_Darling |
Jan 25 2017, 10:29 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,981 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
The warning light contacts are on the same float as the gauge sender stuff, so it is unlikely that the float is getting stuck.
It could be that there is a short or problem in the resistance wire inside the sender, or it could be that the gauge is wonky. We tell people to always trust the light over the needle on the gauge. --DD |
fixer34 |
Feb 12 2017, 02:14 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,079 Joined: 16-September 14 From: Chicago area Member No.: 17,908 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
The warning light contacts are on the same float as the gauge sender stuff, so it is unlikely that the float is getting stuck. It could be that there is a short or problem in the resistance wire inside the sender, or it could be that the gauge is wonky. We tell people to always trust the light over the needle on the gauge. --DD In the 'ask me how I know' department, I will concur with DD's statement about trusting the light more then the gauge. Similar to Hans, gauge showed 1/4 full, but warning light was on. Sputtered to a stop about 2 miles from home, had to call wife to bring the gas can. Guess I'm pulling the sensor and doing a resistance check. |
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