On Sat, 13 Jun 1998, Dennis F. Kimberlin wrote:
> Got a not-so-unique problem (had the same thing on a Ford F150). My
> water temperature gauge will go into the hot rating at the same time the
> gas gauge goes to full (even when the tank is half full). Doesn't do it
I don't doubt that DanMas will swoop in and give you a stunning and
comprehensive explanation, but my guess is the voltage stabilizer is not
doing its job.
If you have a little solid-state gizmo, then it should be replaced as a
matter of course. If it's a big relay-looking thing, maybe it can be
adjusted(?)
> Not sure which gauge and wiring causes the other to react this way, but
> suspect a connection in there somewhere. (Sorta like the chicken and
> the egg argument...) Any ideas?
There may also be a short circuit in the dasboard wires. With the
ignition on you may want to stick your hand in behind the dash and wiggle
the wiring harness (slowly- so the gauges can react when you find a
trouble spot)... if the gauges peg over, you've found the culprit.
If your voltage stabilizer is in the footwell like mine is, a loose hot
wire might be flapping around, and touching the wrong spot now and then.
Just some ideas...
-Malcolm
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