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Aug 20th, 2019, 08:12 | #1 |
Thowdfella
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Fluctuating Fuel Gauge
My fuel sender was rusted solid when I got my 122s so stripped it and cleaned it up and now works fine. However, as the fuel sloshes about in the tank, the gauge does the same. I don't remember my previous 122s fuel gauge doing this so is there a dampening circuit missing on the sender or is it on the fuel gauge?
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Aug 20th, 2019, 11:43 | #2 |
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Aug 20th, 2019, 12:46 | #3 |
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Mine are the same, only accurate when on level ground, a bit like the dipstick in the sump.
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Aug 23rd, 2019, 15:56 | #6 |
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Waving about a bit is pretty normal but the needle bashing the full stop means bad connection/s or dodgy wiper connection on the sender.
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Aug 23rd, 2019, 17:31 | #7 |
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Thanks for the replies - its reassuring that its normal. I have seen various reports about sticking a large capacitor across the sender terminals so if I can find one I will try it. Thanks to you all
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