New sending unit for fuel gauge

Discussion in 'OnBoard Electronics & Controls' started by p.huwa@worldnet, Aug 12, 2007.

  1. p.huwa@worldnet
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    p.huwa@worldnet New Member

    I installed a new sending unit in the gas tank and while doing this I knicked the insulation off of a little bit of the wire. I put electrical tape on it. Will this cause me a problem, (short out, spark, ignite gas etc.) Thanks
     
    p.huwa@worldnet, Aug 12, 2007
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  2. Frosty

    Frosty Previous Member

    No you will not blow up. You will get a fluctuating reading if the wire did short to the tank,--thats all.

    Try it,-- short the wire to the tank with ign on, the guage will go to full, or empty depending on what guages you have.

    Thats how you confirm a failure of the sender,-- or guage.
     
    Frosty, Aug 12, 2007
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  3. p.huwa@worldnet
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    p.huwa@worldnet New Member

    Thanks, that is a big relief of my mind. I was leaving it open until I heard the verdict, for it is a big chore to get to the sending unit. After I discoverd the insulation problem I taped it up and installed it and the gas gauge reads a quarter of a tank, about what I have in the tank. It did read full when it was shorted out. Thanks again.
     
    p.huwa@worldnet, Aug 13, 2007
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  5. Frosty

    Frosty Previous Member

    Your welcome 'P' enjoy your boating.
     
    Frosty, Aug 13, 2007
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