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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 06:51 PM
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I have a 1979 vette my fuel and temp gauges don't work. How can I test the senders to determine whether the problem is the gauge or the sender Thanks JAY
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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If both gauges not working I would suspect electrical at gauges not the senders. I would suspect power issue at gauges. Check fuse?
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 08:23 PM
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If both gauges not working I would suspect electrical at gauges not the senders. I would suspect power issue at gauges. Check fuse?
I'd look at the fuses first and if that's not the problem, I'd make sure of the contact and continuity of the flex circuit on the back of the gauge housing.
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 12:32 AM
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Both sender units are resistance devices. They regulate 12 vdc to send a voltage signal to those meters. If two gauges are not working, it is likely a ground or signal wiring problem. You should be able to supply DC voltage to the meters (after you unwire them) with two 1.5v batteries (in series....3 volts) to see if the meters work. Be sure to hook up the + and - ends to the correct meter lugs [reverse them if the needle moves CCW].
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