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Re: Dead temp & gas guages even after replacing the voltage

To: Pat Horne <pjhorne@mail.utexas.edu>
Subject: Re: Dead temp & gas guages even after replacing the voltage
From: RWM <RWM@rwmann.com>
Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 21:03:23 -0400
Pat,

FWIW, that didn't do it for my gauges.  I was getting the pulsed 7V 
average output, but reversing the regulator leads turned it from a 
"rise-to-1/4-then-fall" gauge to "no indication at all" gauge.

- Bob

Pat Horne wrote:

> Simon,
>
> This is an easy one! Just reverse the wires on the instrument 
> regulator and it will be fine.
>
> Not related to this problem, but just as a heads up, make sure that 
> the case of the regulator is grounded, it is an electrical connection 
> too. (Grounding is not part of this problem, but  I just wanted 
> everyone to know that the regulator does need to be grounded.)
>
> Peace,
> Pat
>
> Simon Carson wrote:
>
>> List,
>>
>> I know this has been covered before, but I don't recall the answer. I 
>> was suffering through the floating temp & gas gauges syndrome and 
>> finally replaced the voltage regulator. The temp gauge now maxes out 
>> at about 140 degrees and the gas guage shoots up to 1/4 tank then 
>> drops dead. They don't fluctuate like they used to and now just go 
>> dead after the car starts rolling. Any suggestions as to where to 
>> look next?
>>
>> On another note: does anyone have a speedo cable for a '69 1600?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Simon
>> '69 1600
>> Montreal, Canada






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