fuel gauge showing one bar
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fuel gauge showing one bar
Hi all ' my fuel gauge on info centre is showing one bar permamently whether i add fuel or not ' checking fuel pump values ans all seems in order as are all connectors' any ideas? i have also changed the ic module to no avail ' thanks
1989 480 turbo ,saffron pearl, half leather with richmod and full custom bodykit
- glasgowjim
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Re: fuel gauge showing one bar
float may be stuck
- doingitsideways
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Re: fuel gauge showing one bar
Either that, or the little wire to the potentiometer on the sender has broken.
Just changed mine today, bought a used replacement from Jim about 6 months ago, which I promtly broke when fitting back into the tank because the plastic mounting is so brittle!
Upon inspection of the old one, the wire had broken like I say, a bit of a combination of old and new, with liberal use of the soldering iron and only the foulest language and all is well
Steve
Just changed mine today, bought a used replacement from Jim about 6 months ago, which I promtly broke when fitting back into the tank because the plastic mounting is so brittle!
Upon inspection of the old one, the wire had broken like I say, a bit of a combination of old and new, with liberal use of the soldering iron and only the foulest language and all is well
Steve
"If you can't fix it with a hammer, it's an electrical fault!"
Hammers can't fix a 480!!!
Hammers can't fix a 480!!!
Re: fuel gauge showing one bar
Thanks steve and i shall have a damn good inspection and post results
1989 480 turbo ,saffron pearl, half leather with richmod and full custom bodykit
- doingitsideways
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Re: fuel gauge showing one bar
Just be VERY careful when lifting the pump/sender unit from the tank, if it frees up with a jolt (like mine did) the sender gets caught and snaps at it's mount
Steve
Steve
"If you can't fix it with a hammer, it's an electrical fault!"
Hammers can't fix a 480!!!
Hammers can't fix a 480!!!
Re: fuel gauge showing one bar
Well come to conclusion that my fuel gauge reading one bar and water temp gauge are connected sonewhat ' is there a voltage regulator that could cause this or maybe the circuit board itself? running out of ideas fast so any ideas would be great ' thanks
1989 480 turbo ,saffron pearl, half leather with richmod and full custom bodykit
Re: fuel gauge showing one bar
Well after months of checking various info centres and fuel senders and wiring and sensors for engine temp have finally found the culprit in a block connector behind the glove box ' after opening up and cleaning everything Is working as it should 'even my rear wiper has come into life so this connector must play a big part in sending info to Ic' great weekend
1989 480 turbo ,saffron pearl, half leather with richmod and full custom bodykit