Ah....Racetronix Install Frustrations..
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Racer
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Ah....Racetronix Install Frustrations..
Well,
I got the car back together, and noticed my fuel gauge is showing me on empty...I have 7 gallons of gas I just put back in the tank, so I know that's incorrect.
While working on the fuel pump assembly, I was confused on how to connect the fuel level sending unit to the Ractronix 4-Prong OEM Style Black Connector...
The Power and Ground wire from the Fuel Pump came pre-wired with the Racetronix 4-Prong Black Connector, with two of the 4 holes open for the Fuel Level Sending Unit to plug into, I assume...
Getting the Fuel Level Sending Unit Wires out of the factory 4-Prong Connector was hard enough, but I can't figure out how to get them into the Racetronix 4-Prong Connector.
I believe I have bent them two badly and will need to have those wires replaced.
Any suggestions on how to do this?
I got the car back together, and noticed my fuel gauge is showing me on empty...I have 7 gallons of gas I just put back in the tank, so I know that's incorrect.
While working on the fuel pump assembly, I was confused on how to connect the fuel level sending unit to the Ractronix 4-Prong OEM Style Black Connector...
The Power and Ground wire from the Fuel Pump came pre-wired with the Racetronix 4-Prong Black Connector, with two of the 4 holes open for the Fuel Level Sending Unit to plug into, I assume...
Getting the Fuel Level Sending Unit Wires out of the factory 4-Prong Connector was hard enough, but I can't figure out how to get them into the Racetronix 4-Prong Connector.
I believe I have bent them two badly and will need to have those wires replaced.
Any suggestions on how to do this?
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Originally Posted by Riggs
Well,
I got the car back together, and noticed my fuel gauge is showing me on empty...I have 7 gallons of gas I just put back in the tank, so I know that's incorrect.
While working on the fuel pump assembly, I was confused on how to connect the fuel level sending unit to the Ractronix 4-Prong OEM Style Black Connector...
The Power and Ground wire from the Fuel Pump came pre-wired with the Racetronix 4-Prong Black Connector, with two of the 4 holes open for the Fuel Level Sending Unit to plug into, I assume...
Getting the Fuel Level Sending Unit Wires out of the factory 4-Prong Connector was hard enough, but I can't figure out how to get them into the Racetronix 4-Prong Connector.
I believe I have bent them two badly and will need to have those wires replaced.
Any suggestions on how to do this?
I got the car back together, and noticed my fuel gauge is showing me on empty...I have 7 gallons of gas I just put back in the tank, so I know that's incorrect.
While working on the fuel pump assembly, I was confused on how to connect the fuel level sending unit to the Ractronix 4-Prong OEM Style Black Connector...
The Power and Ground wire from the Fuel Pump came pre-wired with the Racetronix 4-Prong Black Connector, with two of the 4 holes open for the Fuel Level Sending Unit to plug into, I assume...
Getting the Fuel Level Sending Unit Wires out of the factory 4-Prong Connector was hard enough, but I can't figure out how to get them into the Racetronix 4-Prong Connector.
I believe I have bent them two badly and will need to have those wires replaced.
Any suggestions on how to do this?
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Racer
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Originally Posted by Racetronix
Contact support@racetronix.com
I appreciate the email, but if you are Racetronix, can you answer this question for everyone else to see...
This may be an issue others will experience and a public reply is in order...
Thanks
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Check out http://www.cajundude.com. He's got a real good set of install instructions. I did not have any problems getting the fuel sender wires out of the connector using a paperclip. Then they clicked right into the Racetronix connector.
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Funny thing: I have those wires from my Racetronix install. It was extremely easy from what I remember. I did get hung up on that part for just a little while.
I'd be happy to "pay it forward" if you'd like to pay for shipping. I'll need to double check but I'm quite sure I have them.
I'd be happy to "pay it forward" if you'd like to pay for shipping. I'll need to double check but I'm quite sure I have them.
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Racer
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Originally Posted by Boob
Funny thing: I have those wires from my Racetronix install. It was extremely easy from what I remember. I did get hung up on that part for just a little while.
I'd be happy to "pay it forward" if you'd like to pay for shipping. I'll need to double check but I'm quite sure I have them.
I'd be happy to "pay it forward" if you'd like to pay for shipping. I'll need to double check but I'm quite sure I have them.
Is there any kind of special too one should use, as I need to figure out where to buy more connectors....
I have torn those up badly at this point..
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Racer
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Originally Posted by 5 Liter Eater
Check out http://www.cajundude.com. He's got a real good set of install instructions. I did not have any problems getting the fuel sender wires out of the connector using a paperclip. Then they clicked right into the Racetronix connector.
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Racer
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How much is the fuel level sensor?
I broke one of the soldered wires, and there is no point in trying to fix it, as the new solder will not stick to the board.
I broke one of the soldered wires, and there is no point in trying to fix it, as the new solder will not stick to the board.
Last edited by Riggs; Oct 12, 2006 at 08:08 PM.
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Originally Posted by Riggs
How much is the fuel level sensor?
I broke one of the soldered wires, and there is no point in trying to fix it, as the new solder will not stick to the board.
I broke one of the soldered wires, and there is no point in trying to fix it, as the new solder will not stick to the board.
I think I took pics of that when I replaced mine but apparently did not do a write up yet.
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Originally Posted by Cajundude
I think it is around $80 from dealer. Check with Fichtner or Beans, they will have the best price.
I think I took pics of that when I replaced mine but apparently did not do a write up yet.
I think I took pics of that when I replaced mine but apparently did not do a write up yet.
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Originally Posted by Riggs
can you email them to chrisariggs@hotmail.com
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Due to the fact there is no way this piece is going to be fixed by tomorrow, I hope it wont interfere with my dyno tuning session tomorrow.
The car doesn't reduce power when the low fuel level lights flashes does it? It doesn't go into a limp mode, etc?
Just want to make sure...
The car doesn't reduce power when the low fuel level lights flashes does it? It doesn't go into a limp mode, etc?
Just want to make sure...
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No, you can ride around as long as you want with the fuel gauge not working, just don't run out.
I looked on my desktop, my laptop, my camera, and my wife's camera for the pics. I can't find them or my notes so I guess I can't help you with those until I do it again.
It really is not hard. Just look at the pics in the Racetronix install. The replacement piece will even come with a new float (mine did). The replacement piece is the whole board, plastic and all, you simply plug it in.
I looked on my desktop, my laptop, my camera, and my wife's camera for the pics. I can't find them or my notes so I guess I can't help you with those until I do it again.
It really is not hard. Just look at the pics in the Racetronix install. The replacement piece will even come with a new float (mine did). The replacement piece is the whole board, plastic and all, you simply plug it in.
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Originally Posted by Cajundude
No, you can ride around as long as you want with the fuel gauge not working, just don't run out.
I looked on my desktop, my laptop, my camera, and my wife's camera for the pics. I can't find them or my notes so I guess I can't help you with those until I do it again.
It really is not hard. Just look at the pics in the Racetronix install. The replacement piece will even come with a new float (mine did). The replacement piece is the whole board, plastic and all, you simply plug it in.
I looked on my desktop, my laptop, my camera, and my wife's camera for the pics. I can't find them or my notes so I guess I can't help you with those until I do it again.
It really is not hard. Just look at the pics in the Racetronix install. The replacement piece will even come with a new float (mine did). The replacement piece is the whole board, plastic and all, you simply plug it in.
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Last edited by Riggs; Oct 12, 2006 at 10:46 PM.