Fuel gauge needle bouncing
Hi everyone,
I'm in the midst of diagnosing two fuel gauge problems. Originally it would only read half full after filling up.
After replacing it with a recalibrated gauge, now the needle bounces like crazy all over the place when the car is moving.
I'm assuming there's some sort of chafed ground somewhere - the tank and sender are brand new, sender was bench-tested. The fuel gauge is also recalibrated.
Any ideas on places to look very closely?
Thanks!
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Permalink Reply by Dennis P. DiBari
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Hi Ken,
How about the ground wire off the gauge, that runs to the rear of the car with a bolt on the rear frame. It is near/under the license plater cover. Make sure it is cleaned and tight. Take a look at it.
Dennis DiBari ,NY
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Permalink Reply by Kenneth Barton
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I was so confident that wasn’t it…until I looked closer and realized the screw wasn’t holding the ground tight to the metal. I switched to a traditional nut and bolt and bam! Rock steady.
Thanks Dennis!
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Hi Ken,
Very glad that it worked for you. That is usually the culprit - good work on your part that you fixed it!
Dennis DiBari
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