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n.t.i.d
06-08-09, 09:33 PM
fuel gauge is earthing out some where i have had the sender checked and i hav replaced the clocks 3 times and checked the cable up to the loom, has anyone expearinced this befor... thanks

Southie
06-08-09, 09:36 PM
If it's not the gauge or wiring it's usually the sender that's knackered. Which petrol tank have you?

John
06-08-09, 09:37 PM
check for continuity with a multimeter down the wire between the gauge and sender. If no continuity there's the problem

n.t.i.d
06-08-09, 09:47 PM
i have the twist in metal sender, (1.3 sr carded)

n.t.i.d
06-08-09, 09:49 PM
check for continuity with a multimeter down the wire between the gauge and sender. If no continuity there's the problem

i will check it tomorow after work, cheers mate :thumb:

novaguy08
08-08-09, 02:04 PM
hmmmmmmm question have you changed the clocks from Pov spec ones to shiny 6 gauge ones?

Plug
08-08-09, 04:34 PM
lol the fuel gauge on my B reg is allover the place it wont stay still lol. reads empty when ive got at least half a tanks lol.

its alright from full down to half but from half to empty it just doesnt sit still