self explanitory...

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89 IROC-Z 5.7L
bone stock for now...

 

Is it totally broken where it doesn't work AT ALL? Mine moves around when I'm driving, but when I shut the car off, it goes down to the correct reading. Rather than fix it, I've just made a habit of looking at where its at before I turn the car on. I don't know how much it would cost to fix it though.

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1992 Camaro RS
5.0L TBI
Custom white-faced gauges
K&N Airfilter and ready to take on the world!
My 1992 RS

 

heh, mine does the EXACT same thing


[This message has been edited by 87_Camaro (edited August 30, 2001).]

 

you need a new gauge let me know I have all my gauges for my 89 for sale

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Check out my Hompage,or the beginnings of one.355 dynoed at 400HP at 5800RPM & 410LBFT of TQ,on Motorhttp://www.procharged89z.cz28.com/index.html

 

well its completely broken... it sits upright at a 90 degree angle... what do i do to fix?or who do i go to to fix???

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89 IROC-Z 5.7L
bone stock for now...

 

It might not be your guage that is broken. My guage moves around a little but is not accurate by any means. I had the local Chevy dealership diagnose it and I have a bad Sending Unit. Ok well put a new sending unit it right?? On our cars the sending unit is mounted above the gas tank and the only way to get to it is to drop the whole rearend which is VERY VERY tedious.... They quoted me $700.00 to fix it. They were going to replace the Pump well they had the rear end out so it wouldn't go out a week later and then have to spend all the money again on labor to drop the rearend.
Well for 700.00 I decided I can live without the fuel guage... I just use my handy dandy Tripometer.... I hear 3rd Gens are known for their wonderfull gas guages...

Just my thoughts...




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1989 Camaro RS
305 TBI
Gunmetal Metalic Paint
Grey Interior
4th Gen Seats
145mph Speedo
Kenwood eXcelon head unit
eXcelon front and rear speakers

 

Just to let you know, I've just put in an after market level sensor. The replacement piece which includes all new suction, return, and vent pipes is $400.00 from the dealer, and $350.00 from an automotive parts house. The after market piece cost $30.00, and had to be modified to fit on the pipes. Not to difficult to do, and yes. it's a pain-in-the-butt to drop the fuel tank. I am also rebuilding the rear suspension, so I already had the rear end on the ground, I sugest you wait to fix this when you are doing mods to the rear, with the rear end out of the way, it's eazy to drop the an EMPTY tank. A new fuel pump cost @ $50.00 and the filter sock is @ $10.00. Also consider a new fuel tank gasket(o-ring) and a new lock down ring. I munched mine removeing the fuel sender and pipes.

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Ed, 1987 Z28 Convertible

 

It sounds like there is a possibility that the gage itself may have borken. Since it is in the 90° position, I assume that would be on half tank like a firebird. (never paid much attn to a camaro)

I have seen where a gage gets "stuck" and needs a little push to get moving. The coil could have gone bad too.

Look at the gage first its easier to fix than the sender.

9short story, had a friend tear his door apart to fix a broken motor, only to find that it was a wire on the opposite side of the car that was bad. he spent 6 hours for nothing. I told him to check the wires first to make sure, but....

Check the simple first, then go to more complecated.

John


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87 Formula Yellow/Black

5.1 TPI Automatic
Baer 12" brakes 4 wheels, KYB AGX Adjustable Shocks & struts, Custom Leather interior, WAAAY TOO MANY MODS TO LIST

87 Formula TPI (5 Speed) Yellow/Gray STOCK

1967 Buick Riviera 430hp Turns high 14's (Not bad for 4300 lbs)

83 Camaro (Parts)
83 T/A (parts)

http://www.3rdgenformula.com

 

I agree with okfoz,

I had a bad temp gage it was stuck I took the panel off and flicked it and then it worked fine. If that still doesnt work Id get a new gage or even used. Very cheap out of a junkyard especially when compared to the sending unit.

 

thanks for the help...

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89 IROC-Z 5.7L
bone stock for now...