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Offline Mopar Thunder

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Gauge or sending unit not working?
« on: July 01, 2013 - 12:51:11 PM »
I just installed a new set of aftermarket gauges and a new fuel sending unit.  I have a fuel cell in the car. Problem is the fuel level gauge doesn't read past 1/4 tank even when there is more fuel in it.  This is the 2nd sending unit I put in it. The first one wasn't the correct length, the new one is supposed to be. Which is the best way to check accuracy of both?




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Re: Gauge or sending unit not working?
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2013 - 05:19:19 PM »
do your ohms for sender and gauge match?
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Re: Gauge or sending unit not working?
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2013 - 06:27:24 PM »
They are supposed to match, 73-10, but the gauge came in the pod.  Is there a way to check the gauge for the correct ohms?

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Re: Gauge or sending unit not working?
« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2013 - 03:48:09 PM »
I tested mine by using a variable resistor (pot) in place of the sender and proved out my gauge by varying the resistance between 10 and 80ohms.
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Re: Gauge or sending unit not working?
« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2013 - 11:06:41 AM »
Thanks, I'll try that when I get home, I am currently at the beach. :cheers:

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Re: Gauge or sending unit not working?
« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2013 - 11:11:52 AM »
Thanks, I'll try that when I get home, I am currently at the beach. :cheers:

What are you doing at the beach, when you could of had a four day Mopar work fest?  :poopoke:  :misbehaving:  :smilielol:

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