1800vw wrote:
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> marg: First thing is when the wire is earthed the gage should swing
> all the way. On most gages you can remove the tin cover and clean
> the contact wires with a pencel eracer. Also make sure the point
> contact that slides up and down the coil of wires is making good
> contact (Bend the point arm slightly to increase tension)Make sure
> the sender unit is grounded (this is normally through the screws
> that screw it to the tank)
> Good luck Vic. www.vwhelp.com
@@ And to add to that, tighten the two 10mm brass nuts on the back of
the speedometer ( back of fuel gauge ). They are notoriously loose
and cause gauge fluctuation.
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>> Hi Folks, I know Monstergirl posted a similar query a few weeks back
>> but I tried out what you suggested - I earthed the wire and the
>> needle swung to full. I thought - sweet - the sender is stuffed. I
>> bought a second hand one ( in New Zealand that costs about twice
>> what you pay for a new one in America, according to your posts) but
>> the problem is still the same. My gauge swings all over the place
>> and I don't really have any idea of how much petrol I actually have.
>> Now the gauge actually stops working intermittently and then for no
>> reason gives a reading again. Any suggestions would be gratefully
>> received.
>> Cheers Marg
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