Show whole topic May 16, 2020 2:39 pm
davidbracey Offline
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Registered since: Aug 10, 2012
Location: Maidstone, Kent


Subject: Fuel senders
I've finally decided to sort out my fuel gauge as it hasn't ever worked since I've owned the car. Before I tackled the LG45 I thought I'd have a go at my 1.5 litre Aston as it's got the same problem.

The cable between sender and gauge is fine. The gauge moves from empty to full when I disconnect from the sender and connect to earth, which tells me that works. The sender measures a range of 0 - 60 Ohms when I move the float but the windings in the gauge are a bit 'scratchy' so I suspect it's past it.

Questions

1.Is the 0 - 60 Ohm range I am reading likely to be correct for the car? Seems like an odd range to me.
2.Is there a way I can check the correct range for the gauge?
3.If 0 - 60 Ohm is correct, are replacements available?

Thanks for any help that can be provided.

David