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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: greenie on 07 May 2010, 09:34

Title: Update Fuel /temp gauge and rev counter not working but power getting to dash
Post by: greenie on 07 May 2010, 09:34
I have just notice that my fuel gauge is not working as well as the temp gauge, rev counter and all the little lights like indicators however  speedo, Mileometer and the clock is working !!!!  is there a fuse for this that might of blown? I have heard there are two multiplugs that plug into the back of the dash console could these come loose time to time ? many thanks ?
Andy
Title: Re: Fuel gauge not working all of a sudderen
Post by: Wayne on 07 May 2010, 11:08
I would guess the sender has failed.
Title: Re: Fuel gauge not working all of a sudderen
Post by: greenie on 07 May 2010, 11:55
Where would I find the Sender???
Andy
Title: Re: Fuel gauge not working all of a sudderen
Post by: rubjonny on 07 May 2010, 12:00
in the fuel tank. take out the rear seat and you'll see a round metal disc, its under there. pop the plug off and bridge the pins, gauge should go up to max
Title: Re: Update Fuel /temp gauge and rev counter not working but power getting to dash
Post by: richandhazel on 17 May 2010, 11:36
I would be surprised if all those senders had failed. Fuel, Rev counter, indicator lights and temperature!

Does sound like it could be the connector loose or maybe an earth problem.

Speedo and mile counter is a mechanical connection direct from the gearbox, hence that is still working.
Title: Re: Update Fuel /temp gauge and rev counter not working but power getting to dash
Post by: raferackstraw on 17 May 2010, 16:27
possible instruments earth behind dashboard, do you mean green indicator light on dashboard? is dash ilumination working?
Title: Re: Update Fuel /temp gauge and rev counter not working but power getting to dash
Post by: SoundillusioN on 18 May 2010, 10:52
Quote from: raferackstraw on 17 May 2010, 16:27
possible instruments earth behind dashboard, do you mean green indicator light on dashboard? is dash ilumination working?
Interesting this, i have been having similar troubles which I have had help with.  Am i correct in thinking that if you have no illumination then this is a good sign there is no earth to the cam cover as this is where the clocks get their earth from?