Syncro, fuel gauge inacurate

[DAV!D]

About 3 weeks ago, my fuel gauge didn't show the correct level when I turned on my key. It acted as if the key was off and the fuel level needle was stuck to the far left side of the gauge.

After a day or two it then started working again, but now it's not reading the correct fuel tank level. Example, my gauge was just reading empty, so I filled up but the tank was full at only 8 gallons.

The tank seems to be half full when the gauge reads empty. I put a new sending unit in the tank a little over a year ago.

One other issue I also recently had, is my ignition switch went bad. I haven't had a chance to tear apart the steering column to fix it so I'm starting the van via a jumper wire to the starter.

Could this be a issue related to the ignition switch? (switch still works for everything but the actual starter)
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86 Syncro Build - Ecotec Motor Swap - Pop Top Conversion - Camper Build & Syncro Conversion

[Syncro Jael]

Check the grounds. Then clean up the connection at the sending unit. My Syncro only showed 3/4 on the gauge when full it now reads at the top.
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1987 Syncro Westfalia Hightop - NAHT
Subaru EJ25 Forged Frankenmotor, Triple Knob.
Jael = (Mountain Goat)

[DAV!D]

[ak_runner]

I am in the same boat right now when full it reads just above half and at empty is really about half full. Starting with grounds and connections when I get the time until then driving by mileage.
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AK_Runner
`87 Westy Syncro

[Syncro Jael]

I also added another ground to the chassis from the sending unit.

A great article from GoWesty:

http://www.gowesty.com/tech-article-details.php?id=174
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1987 Syncro Westfalia Hightop - NAHT
Subaru EJ25 Forged Frankenmotor, Triple Knob.
Jael = (Mountain Goat)

[Pcforno]

I had the same problem. Replaced sending unit, all is well.