Fuel Gauge and Temp Gauge not working
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Re: Fuel Gauge and Temp Gauge not working
Did you open up the fuel gauge to bend the shorted tab back? If that is still touching or burnt, it will probably have the same effect?
Re: Fuel Gauge and Temp Gauge not working
I must have missed a step. This wasn't mentioned in the tutorial that I was sent. I need to open the fuel gauge up? Would you mind elaborating a bit
Thanks for the info
pg
Thanks for the info
pg
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Re: Fuel Gauge and Temp Gauge not working
I can't find the article anymore, but there was a directive on installation to perform this step...
This shows the inside of a guage:
http://www.chargersourceguide.com/voltagelimiter.html
Here is an article on making one I believe:
http://www.allpar.com/history/mopar/electrical2.html
another
http://www.moparts.org/Tech/Archive/elec/11.html
another post from this site
viewtopic.php?f=21&t=15450
This shows the inside of a guage:
http://www.chargersourceguide.com/voltagelimiter.html
Here is an article on making one I believe:
http://www.allpar.com/history/mopar/electrical2.html
another
http://www.moparts.org/Tech/Archive/elec/11.html
another post from this site
viewtopic.php?f=21&t=15450
Re: Fuel Gauge and Temp Gauge not working
I used the limiter from the schematic and attached it to the 12V in connection of the fuel gauge. The gauges are a little slow to respond but other than that it works flawlessly. I did 12V to 8V and 8V to 5V because of the heat. If your not paying attention those transistors generate enough heat to do serious damage to wires or your skin i.e. 2nd and 3rd degree burns. Very painful. If you supply 5V in the thermal resistor will never heat up enough to do anything and voltage will pass straight through and if it's already completely bad so is the fuel gauge.
This is the previous post where I got my info. It clearly states it is not necessary to do anything to the old limiter.
http://imageevent.com/jeffc/techstuff2e ... =4&s=0&z=2
This is the previous post where I got my info. It clearly states it is not necessary to do anything to the old limiter.
http://imageevent.com/jeffc/techstuff2e ... =4&s=0&z=2
1971 Dodge D100
So what's wrong with setting beneath a single pull string incandescent light bulb writing angry letters?
So what's wrong with setting beneath a single pull string incandescent light bulb writing angry letters?
Re: Fuel Gauge and Temp Gauge not working
All of this is superfluous right now anyway you said you weren't using the fuel gauge. Just attach your feed wire to the temp gauge.
1971 Dodge D100
So what's wrong with setting beneath a single pull string incandescent light bulb writing angry letters?
So what's wrong with setting beneath a single pull string incandescent light bulb writing angry letters?
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Re: Fuel Gauge and Temp Gauge not working
If the factory limiter is a dead short, it is no different than a wire and connecting the new 5V supply to either terminal is the same. If the factory limiter is open, then connecting to the 12V side will not work and u MUST connect to the gauge side.
If by chance the factory limiter is still operating, then connecting 5V to the 12V side may reduce the 5V by 60% and u will only have 2V rather than 5V at the gauge side.
Save yourself a lot of hassle and connect your new limiter to the gauge side. U must be sure no 12V remains connected to the 12V terminal.
If by chance the factory limiter is still operating, then connecting 5V to the 12V side may reduce the 5V by 60% and u will only have 2V rather than 5V at the gauge side.
Save yourself a lot of hassle and connect your new limiter to the gauge side. U must be sure no 12V remains connected to the 12V terminal.
Re: Fuel Gauge and Temp Gauge not working
Have you checked your 12v under load key on everything hooked up. I have seen full12v and under load drop to 0v. My 2 cents
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Re: Fuel Gauge and Temp Gauge not working
Thanks a bunch for the knowledge as it is power for sure. I had the same problem; voltage limiter bit the dust in my 69 W200. Mouser send me the parts in a jiffy and today I'm ready for the acid test. Thanks again ! What a great Form.
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Re: Fuel Gauge and Temp Gauge not working
Anybody have a Fuel Gauge for sale?
thanks in advance
pete
thanks in advance
pete
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Re: Fuel Gauge and Temp Gauge not working
I see Mopar limiters for sale on ebay. Will any of these work for the fuel/temp. gauage issues listed in this post? Can anyone provide a schematic to install?
Re: Fuel Gauge and Temp Gauge not working
Anybody have a fuel gauge for sale?
Thanks in advance.
pg
Thanks in advance.
pg
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Re: Fuel Gauge and Temp Gauge not working
pgillott wrote:Anybody have a fuel gauge for sale?
Thanks in advance.
pg
I do. PM me
My truck is younger than me.
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66 W100. 70 D 500 , 69 Hiab Speed Loader. 96 Ram 3500 Club Cab Cummin's 5 spd. 97 Ram 1500 Club Cab 5.9 gas auto. 83 W200 LB Propane 360 auto 09 Yammy Rhino 700.