Gas Gauge not Working???

[rickdb1boat]

I was wondering where to start trouble shooting my Gas Gauge on the console? It is on a 1989 boat, so I assume it's the original. It just sits on empty! I just got the boat, so I not to familiar with Gas Gauges, as all my others had the 6 Gal. tanks. It's a 25 Gal.Plastic tank and I checked to make sure all the wires were tight, but nothing! Any instructions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Rick

 

[scallywag]

Re: Gas Gauge not Working???

I BET ITS THE FLOAT STUCK IF LEFT WITH LITTLE OR NO GAS FOR A TIME IT PROBABLY STICKING.TRY GIVING IT SOME ENCOURAGEMENT(a good wiggle).

 

[mnmfors]

Re: Gas Gauge not Working???

or maybe the ground wire??? I would check all connections...float side and guage side...just a suggestion.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[Boatist]

Re: Gas Gauge not Working???

Could also be dash gas guage sticking. Fill tank up and fire it up then tap guage. I assume this plastic tank has the standard mechcanical guage mounted on it, does it work right?? With a meter check voltage coming from sending unit on tank. Reading should change as fuel is used or filled up.

 

[MGuckin]

Re: Gas Gauge not Working???

This may help.<br /> Fuel Guage Problem

 

[troyo]

Re: Gas Gauge not Working???

Been there, done that. here's what walked me through it :fuel gauge_trouble_shooting <br />Worked like a charm