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| Author: | TBOT70 [ Thu Apr 04, 2013 3:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Fuel gauge issues |
Hey guys As it sounds having problems with the fuel gauge, wasn't working, changed the sender unit, now it works, only when the car is off (ignition on, engine not running) as soon as I start the car the gauge goes to empty (half/quarter at best) do the fuel gauges have a voltage regulator or something along those lines that would cause this? For those that don't know, my car is a 65 (so roundy) but I know nothing about the workings of the fuel gauge or anything like that |
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| Author: | phillb [ Thu Apr 04, 2013 4:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fuel gauge issues |
TBOT70 wrote: Hey guys
As it sounds having problems with the fuel gauge, wasn't working, changed the sender unit, now it works, only when the car is off (ignition on, engine not running) as soon as I start the car the gauge goes to empty (half/quarter at best) do the fuel gauges have a voltage regulator or something along those lines that would cause this? For those that don't know, my car is a 65 (so roundy) but I know nothing about the workings of the fuel gauge or anything like that Yes, it's a small metal case attached to the back of the speedo. They can be replaced but they are really dinosaur technology. User "Wombat" on here makes an electronic replacement that works really well. |
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| Author: | MattE [ Thu Apr 04, 2013 4:24 pm ] |
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FWIW, here's more than you ever wanted to know about a voltage stabiliser: http://www.minimania.com/part/C34770A/V ... ini-Cooper I'm sure one or more of the mini parts suppliers sells a more modern replacement (same externally, more modern gizzards), but I can't for the life of me remember who. Matt |
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| Author: | minijcar [ Thu Apr 04, 2013 5:00 pm ] |
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I sell the regs with solid state internals. Look for an earth issue. |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Thu Apr 04, 2013 6:40 pm ] |
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minijcar wrote: I sell the regs with solid state internals. Look for an earth issue.
In my case it was a vibe issue, the faster I went the lower it read! Then when you stopped at the lights it came back up. Weird.. A Wombat made electronic one sorted the problem. The old V `stabilizer' works similar to a flasher can (but @ higher frequency), it makes and breaks a contact to keep the V stable. So yeah, old age and enough vibes can kill it. |
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