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Old 04-21-2010, 07:55 AM   #1
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Fuel Gauge test

How can I check my fuel gauge to see if it still works? I am going to hook up an aftermarket fuel guge this weekend and I need to know how I can test the stock fuel gauge to see if it needs replacing. If the aftermarket gauge doesn't work then I would lean towards the sending unit but as it stands right now the stock gauge does absolutely nothing.
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Old 04-21-2010, 10:46 AM   #2
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Re: Fuel Gauge test

ohm meter on your sender should tell you
0=empty-90=full
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Re: Fuel Gauge test

Can I get to the sending unit w/o dropping the tank? Should I just remove the bed?
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Old 04-21-2010, 03:00 PM   #4
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Re: Fuel Gauge test

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Can I get to the sending unit w/o dropping the tank? Should I just remove the bed?
I just asked a similar question in another post regarding changing out my gas tank. The majority consensus was its easier to remove the bed to get to everything.
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