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Old 09-15-2016, 07:23 AM
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Fuel Gauge always reads low on digital dash

Hi I need help on my 88 trans am GTA that has a digital dash fuel gauge always reads on low fuel, I already replaced sender and the float works fine, but I think their is a wiring issue so I need help.
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Re: Fuel Gauge always reads low on digital dash

Originally Posted by Piotr Zaborniak
Hi I need help on my 88 trans am GTA that has a digital dash fuel gauge always reads on low fuel, I already replaced sender and the float works fine, but I think their is a wiring issue so I need help.
Ground the sending wire at the tank, should then read full. If not than that wire could have an open between the tank and the gauge, or could be the gauge itself.
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Re: Fuel Gauge always reads low on digital dash

Originally Posted by scoflaw
Ground the sending wire at the tank, should then read full. If not than that wire could have an open between the tank and the gauge, or could be the gauge itself.
Ok I'll try that today
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