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460 1990 fuel gauge problem
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460 1990 fuel gauge problem
Hi experts.. The misses got stranded because the fuel gauge was not yet on reserve (didn't start blinking) but fuel tank was dry all the same!
is there something i can do about it?
Can i reach the fuel gauge measure thingy eassily?
Best regards
Arnaud
Netherlands
is there something i can do about it?
Can i reach the fuel gauge measure thingy eassily?
Best regards
Arnaud
Netherlands
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Re: 460 1990 fuel gauge problem
A graphic description.fuel gauge measure thingy

It is easy to do:
You will see the unit is held in place by a large, knurled ring. This can be removed using a special tool or a large, adjustable wrench or a piece of wood tapped gently with a hammer.
When you have the unit out you can test it with an ohmmeter. Resistances are:
Full tank 35-40 ohms.
Half full 76-82 ohms.
Empty 276-290 ohms.
Bill.
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Work was good - retirement is better.
1996 850GLT 2.5 20v Estate Manual.
1995 Peugeot Boxer 2.5Tdi Autosleeper.
Previously:
1984 244DL, Manual, Beige.
1987 744GLE, Manual, Green.
1991 960 3.0 24v, Auto, Silver.
1994 940T Wentworth, Auto, Blue.
1996 850GLT 2.5 20v Estate Manual.
1995 Peugeot Boxer 2.5Tdi Autosleeper.
Previously:
1984 244DL, Manual, Beige.
1987 744GLE, Manual, Green.
1991 960 3.0 24v, Auto, Silver.
1994 940T Wentworth, Auto, Blue.
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Re: 460 1990 fuel gauge problem
and then replace it?
it seems to work but keeps hanging just above reserve..
can the trouble also be in the dashboard?
it seems to work but keeps hanging just above reserve..
can the trouble also be in the dashboard?
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Re: 460 1990 fuel gauge problem
My first thought was a bulb out in the reserve light on the dash, but it isn't often used so, in theory, should have a long life. It could be dead.
Bill.
Bill.
Work was good - retirement is better.
1996 850GLT 2.5 20v Estate Manual.
1995 Peugeot Boxer 2.5Tdi Autosleeper.
Previously:
1984 244DL, Manual, Beige.
1987 744GLE, Manual, Green.
1991 960 3.0 24v, Auto, Silver.
1994 940T Wentworth, Auto, Blue.
1996 850GLT 2.5 20v Estate Manual.
1995 Peugeot Boxer 2.5Tdi Autosleeper.
Previously:
1984 244DL, Manual, Beige.
1987 744GLE, Manual, Green.
1991 960 3.0 24v, Auto, Silver.
1994 940T Wentworth, Auto, Blue.
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Re: 460 1990 fuel gauge problem
Hi,
It is the needle for the gauge which doesn't go below the reserve(red) area..
It is the needle for the gauge which doesn't go below the reserve(red) area..
- billofdurham
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Re: 460 1990 fuel gauge problem
Sorry, I am used to reserve lights.
Fuel gauges do develop faults, but only rarely. Is the float arm on the sender unit going all the way down? They have been known to stick.
Bill.
Fuel gauges do develop faults, but only rarely. Is the float arm on the sender unit going all the way down? They have been known to stick.
Bill.
Work was good - retirement is better.
1996 850GLT 2.5 20v Estate Manual.
1995 Peugeot Boxer 2.5Tdi Autosleeper.
Previously:
1984 244DL, Manual, Beige.
1987 744GLE, Manual, Green.
1991 960 3.0 24v, Auto, Silver.
1994 940T Wentworth, Auto, Blue.
1996 850GLT 2.5 20v Estate Manual.
1995 Peugeot Boxer 2.5Tdi Autosleeper.
Previously:
1984 244DL, Manual, Beige.
1987 744GLE, Manual, Green.
1991 960 3.0 24v, Auto, Silver.
1994 940T Wentworth, Auto, Blue.
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Re: 460 1990 fuel gauge problem
That's something what can be fixed easily!
can one reach it from the outside?? (below the rear seats??)
can one reach it from the outside?? (below the rear seats??)
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Re: 460 1990 fuel gauge problem
It is in the attachment in my first reply.
Bill.
Bill.
Work was good - retirement is better.
1996 850GLT 2.5 20v Estate Manual.
1995 Peugeot Boxer 2.5Tdi Autosleeper.
Previously:
1984 244DL, Manual, Beige.
1987 744GLE, Manual, Green.
1991 960 3.0 24v, Auto, Silver.
1994 940T Wentworth, Auto, Blue.
1996 850GLT 2.5 20v Estate Manual.
1995 Peugeot Boxer 2.5Tdi Autosleeper.
Previously:
1984 244DL, Manual, Beige.
1987 744GLE, Manual, Green.
1991 960 3.0 24v, Auto, Silver.
1994 940T Wentworth, Auto, Blue.
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Re: 460 1990 fuel gauge problem
Ah, thanks.. i have to fiddle with my computer first to open it..
It will work out in time...
It will work out in time...
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