Problems with Tank Sender

frank1492

Seaman Apprentice
Joined
Jul 7, 2009
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While cruising my gas gauge suddenly went to the full clockwise position. I checked the sender (resistor type with wiper) and the connections and everything seemed fine. I don't think it's the gauge.
Any ideas? Help much appreciated.
Frank
 

DJacksonRN

Cadet
Joined
Nov 2, 2010
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29
Re: Problems with Tank Sender

Assuming that the tank wasn't just filled (gotta ask, you know...) the sender (pink) wire is being grounded out, somewhere. You're going to have to trace the pink wire and figure out where. Leading culprit is on the top of the tank (pull the round inspection plate cover to have a look, next place to look is the connections at the gauge. last, trace the entire route.
 
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