New member needs help with fuel gauge not working

Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by Matt800xc, Apr 3, 2016.

  1. Matt800xc

    Matt800xc Member

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    Hi , theres two wires, red and black, ive had the float out and tested it for the correct resistance and alls good , this is why im puzzled
     
  2. Matt800xc

    Matt800xc Member

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    Tried that mate , checked all fuses and earth connections etc.
     
  3. PETER CLARKE

    PETER CLARKE Senior Member

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    The red wire is the wire that comes from fuel gauge and the black wire is earth ??
     
  4. Matt800xc

    Matt800xc Member

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    Hi , both wires come from the fuel float and plug into the fuel pump inside the tank , then theres the external connections on the underside .
     
  5. PETER CLARKE

    PETER CLARKE Senior Member

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    The wires that goes to the variable resistor(sender float) is there a earth a wire or is the earth the body of sender going to tank ??
     
  6. Matt800xc

    Matt800xc Member

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    No earth wire.as you sugest , the mounting point inside the tank acts as earth , i presume.
     
  7. PETER CLARKE

    PETER CLARKE Senior Member

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    #27 PETER CLARKE, Apr 15, 2016
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    The sensor wire that goes to gauge can not be earthed.
     
  8. Matt800xc

    Matt800xc Member

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    All wires are present and correct and can only be fitted to their correct corresponding part.the fuel gauge just stoped working.up to that point i had never had the tank off or touched any wiring .
     
  9. TEZ 217

    TEZ 217 Crème de la Crème

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    Yep Peters spot on earthing one of them wires (the correct one) should get the guage to read full and
    as he says eliminates the guage and tank side of wiring from the senario
     
  10. PETER CLARKE

    PETER CLARKE Senior Member

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    Nothing lasts forever, things unfortunately just stop working:(
     
  11. Matt800xc

    Matt800xc Member

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    So , if im understanding this right , your saying that the wires that clip into the bittom side if the tank that come from the float , i should connect one of those to a different earth and in theory that should work ? I know nothing lasts forever but its only five years old , had kawasakis for 20 years and never had an electrical fault , thanks for your help though guys
     
  12. PETER CLARKE

    PETER CLARKE Senior Member

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    #32 PETER CLARKE, Apr 15, 2016
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    You do need to pick the correct wires to test that goes to the float sensor, the Japans are bloody clever but its a bit boring if things don't go wrong and it keeps the Triumph after sales in work.
     
  13. Matt800xc

    Matt800xc Member

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    Thats the problem, theres two connections on fuel tank , one is for fuel pump , the other is for float,think its best to leave alone , then theres the occasional slow starting problem , trade in comes to mind ! Japs all the way !!!
     
  14. PETER CLARKE

    PETER CLARKE Senior Member

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    Can I buy it cheap from you as it has a electrical prob.
     
  15. Matt800xc

    Matt800xc Member

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    Tell ya what , i"ll swap it for a newish xcx !
     
  16. Matt800xc

    Matt800xc Member

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    Ps , it comes with a full tank of fuel,i think........
     
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  17. PETER CLARKE

    PETER CLARKE Senior Member

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    I bet:D
     
  18. PETER CLARKE

    PETER CLARKE Senior Member

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    Get the gauge fixed then you will know:rolleyes:
     
  19. PETER CLARKE

    PETER CLARKE Senior Member

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    #39 PETER CLARKE, Apr 15, 2016
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    I think you are missing a wires from the underside of tank.
     
  20. Matt800xc

    Matt800xc Member

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    Lol,no im not missing a wire, trust me , anyone got a match !
     
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