[DeTomaso] Fuel Gauge quit working

[forestg at att.net]

 Well not entirely correct. If the sender is removed then the ground wire needs to be connected to the body of the sender.
 -------------- Original message from MikeLDrew at aol.com: --------------


> 
> In a message dated 4/8/09 14 01 12, panteradon at gmail.com writes:
> 
> 
> > My car has been sitting for quite some time.  Now the fuel gauge does not
> > work.  What is the best way to diagnose the problem?  Can the sending unit
> > be pulled with the tank in the car?
> > 
> 
> Although it's easier to pull the sender with the side window removed, I 
> believe you can pull it without removing the window first.   When I troubleshot 
> mine, the side window was out, which made it much easier.
> 
> There are three wires going to the sender; one is power for the needle, one 
> is power for the idiot light in the gauge, and the other is ground.
> 
> With the sender in your hand and the wires connected, and the ground wire going to a good ground, you should be able to turn on the key, run the arm of 
> the 
> fuel sender up and down and see the needle move on the gauge.
> 
> Give that a try, let us know what happens?
> 
> Mike
> 
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