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Re: Dead temp & gas guages even after replacing the voltage

To: Simon Carson <simon.carson@videotron.ca>
Subject: Re: Dead temp & gas guages even after replacing the voltage
From: RWM <RWM@rwmann.com>
Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 20:05:09 -0400
Simon Carson wrote:

>List,
>
>I know this has been covered before, but I don't recall the answer. I was 
>suffering through the floating temp & gas gauges syndrome and finally replaced 
>the voltage regulator. The temp gauge now maxes out at about 140 degrees and 
>the gas guage shoots up to 1/4 tank then drops dead. They don't fluctuate like 
>they used to and now just go dead after the car starts rolling. Any 
>suggestions as to where to look next?
>
>On another note: does anyone have a speedo cable for a '69 1600?
>
>Thanks,
>Simon
>'69 1600
>Montreal, Canada
>
>  
>
Simon,

This is normal for my car, but if you find an answer, let me know....

Seriously, I have had this problem for about two years and can't trace it. 

I suspect it is internal cross-talk or grounding in a wire bundle.

- Bob Mann, '68 2000 Solex, dead gas/temp gauges.






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