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Old 04-26-2012, 12:49 AM   #1
bigred1957
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Re: Fuel gauge

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Mine did the same exact thing, read a bit over a 1/4 a tank to empty through the full range sweep. I tried a new sender it did the same so I know it's not the float. The wiring checked out but have'nt checked the gauge. Anyone know how to test the gauge? In or out of the truck?
Figured mine out finally, ended up being a tiny bit of resistance at the gauge connections. Pulled off the printed circuit and cleaned all the contacts. Works fine now. Wish I would have figured that out sooner.....
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