Fuel Gauge Woes

Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.

AZ Highlander

Full Access Member
Joined
Nov 15, 2022
Posts
309
Reaction score
861
Location
Prescott AZ
First Name
Frank
Truck Year
1987
Truck Model
K15 (aka V1500)
Engine Size
350 (5.7L)
Thought I had my fuel gauge working because I made a connection between the gauge and tank wire and it went from 3 o’clock to 3/8 tank, but would only read 1/2 tank when filled.
Heard that it's likely this little resistor that's gone bad on the back of the fuel gauge.
You must be registered for see images attach

Tested the resistance (should be 90 apparently) and got this:

You must be registered for see images attach

Maybe a new resistor will fix the gauge?
 

dh-jp

Junior Member
Joined
Jul 16, 2024
Posts
1
Reaction score
0
Location
Texas
First Name
Dusty
Truck Year
1985
Truck Model
GMC C1500 Sierra Classic
Engine Size
305
We’re you able to change the resistor? If so, did this solve your issue?
 

Forum statistics

Threads
43,423
Posts
935,314
Members
35,275
Latest member
OurDually
Top