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fuel gauge dead
Anyone ever have the fuel gauge die on them. My local mechanic can't figure it out...Replaced the wires, etc. but no juice. He said the ohms went from 8 to 150 at one point but it wouldn't hold. I hate to take it to the dealer as they now charge $100 just to look at it. I noticed a few weeks ago that sometimes when I started the car up the gague had dropped to Empty only to go back up once the car started. Just replaced the fuel pump which is working fine. Thanks for the help.
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Re: fuel gauge dead
Could be the instrument cluster( fuel gauge part) thats bad. Thats what happened to my 94.
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94 Bordeaux Pearl SVX Lsi B&M cooler with Aux ATF filter. QC Kit Plus 06 Sti Gold Wheels. SOLD 92 Claret WRX 5 speed ECUTune 1AV1 Gold STI Wheels & more. SOLD 92 Teal SVX LSL lowered with Konig. SOLD 92 Black SVX LSL with B&M cooler & Aux filter. Small Car Shift Kit. Gone 94 Red SVX L FWDwith LSL Leather Interior. SOLD 92 Teal SVX LSL....with B&M cooler & Aux filter. Small Car Shift Kit. SOLD 95 Polo Green........With Trany Problem. GONE Almost complete Rear Wheel Bearings Job with Pictures in my locker My Locker http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/user.php?pearlm30 |
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Re: fuel gauge dead
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2020 Subaru Outback Touring - Wife's first Subaru 2005 Volvo V70R - 5-cylinder love! :Heart: ** SOLD **1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Wagon - MOST RELIABLE car I've ever owned ** SOLD **2006Subaru WRXSTi (Former "Boxer4Racing.com / Continential Tire" STi) - Built EJ22t block / EJ207 JDM STi "big port heads" - 9,000rpm MONEY PIT!!! ** SOLD ** 1995 "Tree-Hugger Green" SVX L AWD(5 MT) --- "Gumby" 130K miles #399 in MY95, my original love... |
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Re: fuel gauge dead
Thanks. How much did it cost to repair?
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Re: fuel gauge dead
Actually... Come on over to http://svxworldforums.com/ and talk with a member (also the Forum Owner) Named "Budfreak"... He'll set you up with what you need... He wanted me to pass the word along to you...
Hope to see you later tonight on the "other" forums ~ Chris
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2020 Subaru Outback Touring - Wife's first Subaru 2005 Volvo V70R - 5-cylinder love! :Heart: ** SOLD **1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Wagon - MOST RELIABLE car I've ever owned ** SOLD **2006Subaru WRXSTi (Former "Boxer4Racing.com / Continential Tire" STi) - Built EJ22t block / EJ207 JDM STi "big port heads" - 9,000rpm MONEY PIT!!! ** SOLD ** 1995 "Tree-Hugger Green" SVX L AWD(5 MT) --- "Gumby" 130K miles #399 in MY95, my original love... |
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Re: fuel gauge dead
Double posted, sorry.
Gene
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Gene and Ben 1992 SVX LS AWD 110K - Liquid Silver 1994 SVX LSi AWD 128K - White Pearl (daily driver) 1994 SVX LSi AWD 95K - Emerald Pearl (sold) 1992 SVX LS-L AWD 115K - Dark Teal 4.44 swap (sold) Last edited by bwb3; 06-23-2008 at 05:01 PM. |
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Re: fuel gauge dead
I have gauge cluster that I bought for the tachometer. I'd be willing to attempt to remove the gas gauge for shiping only. What is a small Priority Mail box these days, $4.80? PM me if interested. First I'd recommend removing yours and see if there is some obvious circuit board break. A entire gauge cluster replacement is a option and probably easier if the odometer reading matches. If not be honest and let the next buyer know what you did.
Gene
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Gene and Ben 1992 SVX LS AWD 110K - Liquid Silver 1994 SVX LSi AWD 128K - White Pearl (daily driver) 1994 SVX LSi AWD 95K - Emerald Pearl (sold) 1992 SVX LS-L AWD 115K - Dark Teal 4.44 swap (sold) |
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Re: fuel gauge dead
Thanks. My speed sensor is dead also but the fuel gauge went later on. I need to get that replaced also. It's a little tough to know how much gas I have when my Odo. and the fuel gague doesn't work. Let me know what else I need to do to get the part. Thanks a lot.
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Re: fuel gauge dead
Sorry I did not respond sooner. I'll try to get some photo's of the back of the gauge cluster but there is a single printed circuit board that covers all of the read outs. I'll start by removing the multiple screws out of curiosity of what's underneath. Anyone ever change individual gauges? In the meantime, make sure whatever sensor is sending info to the fuel guage is working properly. If that's not the problem, it may be less trouble trouble to replace the entire gauge cluster with one that has similar mileage.
Gene
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Gene and Ben 1992 SVX LS AWD 110K - Liquid Silver 1994 SVX LSi AWD 128K - White Pearl (daily driver) 1994 SVX LSi AWD 95K - Emerald Pearl (sold) 1992 SVX LS-L AWD 115K - Dark Teal 4.44 swap (sold) |
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Re: fuel gauge dead
Thats what I did. I replaced the whole gauge cluster and that fixed my fuel gauge problem. Good luck and if you need a used gauge cluster, I got one. PM me for more detail.
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94 Bordeaux Pearl SVX Lsi B&M cooler with Aux ATF filter. QC Kit Plus 06 Sti Gold Wheels. SOLD 92 Claret WRX 5 speed ECUTune 1AV1 Gold STI Wheels & more. SOLD 92 Teal SVX LSL lowered with Konig. SOLD 92 Black SVX LSL with B&M cooler & Aux filter. Small Car Shift Kit. Gone 94 Red SVX L FWDwith LSL Leather Interior. SOLD 92 Teal SVX LSL....with B&M cooler & Aux filter. Small Car Shift Kit. SOLD 95 Polo Green........With Trany Problem. GONE Almost complete Rear Wheel Bearings Job with Pictures in my locker My Locker http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/user.php?pearlm30 |
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