Fuel gauge cluster repair?
03-17-2024, 10:44 PM
#1
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Fuel gauge cluster repair?
Hi Folks,
Been awhile since I’ve been on here but finally getting around to the list of remaining fixes for my ‘90 Targa. One of those is the fuel gauge. It sits at empty with the light on regardless of what’s in the tank. It does not move at all when starting the car. I’ve previously replaced the sender (which fixed it) and then after a year it stopped working again and I replaced the electronic unit on top (which fixed it) and now about 1.5 years later it’s stopped working again. Car was in to the mechanic recently and he diagnosed it as the gauge cluster itself as the problem after testing the resistance of the sender and unit that sits on top. He suggested sending the cluster unit out to PAS but I like to DIY so wanted to see if anyone here has experience / info on what to look for inside the gauge once I have it apart. I’m handy w a solder and would be glad to learn. Thanks in advance.
Been awhile since I’ve been on here but finally getting around to the list of remaining fixes for my ‘90 Targa. One of those is the fuel gauge. It sits at empty with the light on regardless of what’s in the tank. It does not move at all when starting the car. I’ve previously replaced the sender (which fixed it) and then after a year it stopped working again and I replaced the electronic unit on top (which fixed it) and now about 1.5 years later it’s stopped working again. Car was in to the mechanic recently and he diagnosed it as the gauge cluster itself as the problem after testing the resistance of the sender and unit that sits on top. He suggested sending the cluster unit out to PAS but I like to DIY so wanted to see if anyone here has experience / info on what to look for inside the gauge once I have it apart. I’m handy w a solder and would be glad to learn. Thanks in advance.
Last edited by titleistaddict87; 03-17-2024 at 10:46 PM.
03-18-2024, 11:21 AM
#2
Rennlist Member
Sometimes (you need to be good with soldering and have a proper iron/station to do it well) is to re-flow the solder joints on the gauge, sometimes they've gone cold, you can also inspect for any burnt traces for example. This is common on the clock.
But if you're in the SF Bay Area Palo Alto Speedometer is worth a call.
But if you're in the SF Bay Area Palo Alto Speedometer is worth a call.
03-18-2024, 11:51 PM
#3
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Sometimes (you need to be good with soldering and have a proper iron/station to do it well) is to re-flow the solder joints on the gauge, sometimes they've gone cold, you can also inspect for any burnt traces for example. This is common on the clock.
But if you're in the SF Bay Area Palo Alto Speedometer is worth a call.
But if you're in the SF Bay Area Palo Alto Speedometer is worth a call.