Gas Gauge Non-Op... always on "F"...

SanJoseMichael · Post by **SanJoseMichael** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 4:24 pm

1985 Spree, gas gauge needle always shows past F as in Full, seems to be stuck. Sending unit seems to be okay, I pulled it out and had a quick look at it, but I'm not sure which end to check first. Sending unit failure or maybe the gauge needle itself is stuck? Tips, hints, clues welcome, thanks.

vette76 · Post by **vette76** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 4:27 pm

did it to me once and a wire was off.

Shane4188 · Post by **Shane4188** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 12:51 pm

I'll bet you thought you were getting great gas mileage until it stopped.

burnt_toast · Post by **burnt_toast** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 12:12 am

mine is always below E, but thats b/c its broken.

just look inside the tank when u fill up, its pretty easy to gauge just by lookin.

SanJoseMichael · Post by **SanJoseMichael** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 11:54 am

Yeah, I did think I was getting some pretty good milage until I had a look in the tank! I'll check wiring on the gauge end, as the sender unit seems to be fine (and easier to inspect!).