Date:         Wed, 30 Mar 2005 05:58:46 EST
Reply-To:     RAlanen@AOL.COM
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From:         Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Fuel Sender Question
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In a message dated 30/03/2005 12:11:03 AM Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

I've  read most posted archives on the fuel sender unit.  My gauge just
went  to bottom on a trip this weekend and does not respond.  I'm  not
getting any voltage at the T14 Connector (slot 7),  and also  replaced
the gauge with an extra I had that had worked previously with no  change,
so I'm assuming my sender unit is shot.  Because I'm not  getting any
reading at all from the gauge, am wondering if maybe it could  be a
wiring problem.  Does anyone know if this is common or if there  is a way
to get at the sender to do a visual or electric check, or,  possibly
clean up the connection without dropping the fuel tank  completely?  Help
is much appreciated.


Most likely the terminal block to sender connection  has corroded and the
terminals on the sender are toast.  Gotta drop the  tank to see this situation.
Sender can be repaired if your frugal and  inventive.  BTDT.


Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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