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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 06:21 PM
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fuel sender ground

where can i find in my dash a good fuel sender ground?

according to my instructions i need the fuel sender ground for after market fuel gauge

and chassis or engine ground is not what i should be using for accurate readings

any suggestions?
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 07:06 PM
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Re: fuel sender ground

if you cant use the chassis or engine, what left? I think they want you to get a ground as close to the source, battery, as you can to eliminate any extra resistance in the circuit.
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 07:24 PM
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Re: fuel sender ground

well i guess the answer to this question is another question with an answer.

what is the fuel sender in the tank grounded to?
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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Re: fuel sender ground

the chassis, i believe its under the rear seats
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 08:19 PM
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Re: fuel sender ground

right but any screw into the frame of the car will do correct? liek the ground the power locks use into the frame of the car underneath the driver side kcik panel
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i just dont wana remove the carpet or the seats if i can help it.

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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 08:25 PM
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any ground will work, the issue is resistance. The further the connection is from the source, the more the resistance, so you may has a slight change is gauge performance, but i dont know how much it may be unnoticeable.
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