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1987 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel tank, Gas, Wiring.
Mileage: 150,000 miles.

Asked on January 10, 2013

Chevrolet Custom Deluxe Fuel tank Problem

Do you any information on how to trouble shoot gas gauge electrical circiut from the dash to the fuel tank .
Avatar Asked by racefan87

Answer

Replied on January 10, 2013

take the wire to the sender at the tank unit. remove it from the connector and it should go to either full or empty. ground the wire and it should go the other way.

this is a sweep test. if it does it, then the sender is bad. if not, then either the gauge or wiring is at fault

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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