Date:         Mon, 5 Jun 2000 08:24:51 -0500
Reply-To:     Steve Manning <SManning@MKE.CATALYSTWMS.COM>
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From:         Steve Manning <SManning@MKE.CATALYSTWMS.COM>
Subject:      Fuel and temp guage way off on '84

Hi all,

I'm having a minor problem with the fuel and temp gauges being way off.
Earlier in the morning, everything was fine. When I was leaving to go
camping, The fuel gauge was on empty, ( I had at least a half a tank) and
the temp gauge light was blinking. After driving for a few minutes, the
light would stop blinking and the gauge moved into the first quarter of the
range. This would be the point where the needle should be right in the
center. I checked the coolant and reservoir, and everything was great. No
bubbles in the tank. I do get a lot of heat, so I know this is not cooling
system related.

I heard in the past that there is some sort of voltage regulator located
with the dash cluster that controls the temp and fuel gauge. I also heard
there could be a bad ground. If somebody could point me to the specific
wires or part to look for in the cluster, that would be great. Somebody in
the Milwaukee/Chicago area know about this? I will supply beer and yes of
course brats. (bratwurst)

I have a feeling that if I let it sit, it will work fine again. Just typical
VW quirky electronics. But this did not work this weekend.

Any ideas?? I have beer/brats and will travel.

-steve
'84 westy