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Freshmaker
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Joined: July 16, 2003
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Location: Sunny Southern California
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 Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2003 7:03 pm Post subject: gas gauge not reading more than half |
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| I have a problem with my fuel gauge not reading more than half a tank even after I fill up. Is this a grounding issue? |
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75F.I.Superbtle
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Joined: April 02, 2003
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| Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2003 7:14 pm Post subject: gas gauge not reading more than half |
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It is most likely the fuel gauge "vibrator". The "vibrator" is a small shiny metal or black plastic box that is bolted to the back of the fuel gauge. These can go out over time causing the gauge to not read full. They are about 30 bucks. RockyMountainMotorworks carries them. http://www.autopartsgiant.com might have them as well. The fuel tank sending unit might be defective or the floats inside the tank might be sticking. You might try lightly banging on the tank near the sending unit with your fist or a rubber mallet. Don't use anything metal as you don't want any sparks.
Good Luck.... |
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Joined: July 17, 2003
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| Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2003 11:04 am Post subject: gas gauge not reading more than half |
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| best bet...clean all electrical contacts and spray them with a bit of water inhibitor...works wonders. Dirty contacts are the enemy... |
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