Guest

Grounded is what term is used in the monsterslayer site....I think that's
fitting because that's basically what I'm doing is grounding out the pink
wire. Anyway, yeah spiked means pegged full in this case. With the pink wire
disconnected it even reads full. I got 20 ohms when from the pink wire right
off the gauge...grounded it out and read 20 ohms....with 1/2 tank or
slightly more. Here is where I picked up the gauges:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ory=33674&item
=2447995726

I'll go back tonight and see what damage I've done if any. The thing,..and
correct me if I'm wrong...is that I can't even tell if the temp gauge works
without the hot wire being on the fuel gauge right?? I don't want to leave
it on because it pegs the fuel gauge to full and I think that's
wrong...possibly damaging the gauge.
Thanks!
Allen



"JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:vtu1vm1hrrprb5@corp.supernews.com...
> > I grounded the pink wire from the sender to the gauge as it's stated in
> the
> > monsterslayer site.
>
> Improper use of terms - you should say "connected" the pink wire from the
> sender to the gauge.
>
> Now I am a little confused - what do mean when you say spiked? Are you
> saying with all wires hooked up it reads full? What does it read with the
> pink wire disconnected from the back of the gauge?
>
> If the gauge is made for the OEM cluster, you can be sure the posts are
not
> reversed.
>
> JimG
>
>
> <ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:4cBDb.317$gx.27@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> > I grounded the pink wire from the sender to the gauge as it's stated in
> the
> > monsterslayer site. Not to check the ohms...to see if the gauge would
> > move...sorry. It didn't move.
> > Yeah...the gauges fit the cluster fine....they're just not the original
> > manufacturer.
> > Allen
> >
> > "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> > news:TMuDb.13133$uu4.10490@news01.roc.ny...
> > >
> > > OK... calm down...
> > > What do you mean "after market gauge... does it fit in the OEM
cluster?
> > > What do you mean you grounded the pink wire to check ohms?... that
would
> > be
> > > the wire that goes to the sender.
> > >
> > > --
> > > JimG
> > > 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> > > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> > > D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> > > 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> > > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
> > >
> > >
> > > <ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> > > news:RZsDb.917$Pd2.67@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> > > > Alright...I'm so damn frustrated I feel like taking my .45 to my
Jeep!
> > My
> > > CJ
> > > > was in need of a new fuel gauge. I tried grounding the wire and
> couldn't
> > > get
> > > > the darn thing to move no matter what. I checked the ohms on the
> sender
> > > and
> > > > get about 20 ohms on a more than 1/2 tank...seems okay there. It's
an
> > > > aftermarket gauge so I'm not sure if the posts are switched around.
To
> > be
> > > > safe I also bought a new temp gauge also. So tonight I hooked
> everything
> > > up,
> > > > turned the key and the needle spiked on the fuel gauge. I turned the
> key
> > > > back because I didn't want to blow the gauge...I know I don't have a
> > > > completely full tank. I changed the wires on the back of the fuel
> gauge,
> > > > turned the key and same thing. I pulled the pink wire off and
grounded
> > it
> > > to
> > > > check the ohms again on the sender. I left it off and started the
jeep
> > to
> > > > see if the temp gauge worked. Again without the pink wire on...the
> fuel
> > > > gauge spiked. I reach up under to pull the hot wire and got some
> sparks.
> > > Now
> > > > I'm not sure if the damn new gauge is toast or not. I quit after
that.
> > Any
> > > > insight to this $%#@! problem?
> > > > Thanks!
> > > > Allen
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Guest

Grounded is what term is used in the monsterslayer site....I think that's
fitting because that's basically what I'm doing is grounding out the pink
wire. Anyway, yeah spiked means pegged full in this case. With the pink wire
disconnected it even reads full. I got 20 ohms when from the pink wire right
off the gauge...grounded it out and read 20 ohms....with 1/2 tank or
slightly more. Here is where I picked up the gauges:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ory=33674&item
=2447995726

I'll go back tonight and see what damage I've done if any. The thing,..and
correct me if I'm wrong...is that I can't even tell if the temp gauge works
without the hot wire being on the fuel gauge right?? I don't want to leave
it on because it pegs the fuel gauge to full and I think that's
wrong...possibly damaging the gauge.
Thanks!
Allen



"JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:vtu1vm1hrrprb5@corp.supernews.com...
> > I grounded the pink wire from the sender to the gauge as it's stated in
> the
> > monsterslayer site.
>
> Improper use of terms - you should say "connected" the pink wire from the
> sender to the gauge.
>
> Now I am a little confused - what do mean when you say spiked? Are you
> saying with all wires hooked up it reads full? What does it read with the
> pink wire disconnected from the back of the gauge?
>
> If the gauge is made for the OEM cluster, you can be sure the posts are
not
> reversed.
>
> JimG
>
>
> <ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:4cBDb.317$gx.27@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> > I grounded the pink wire from the sender to the gauge as it's stated in
> the
> > monsterslayer site. Not to check the ohms...to see if the gauge would
> > move...sorry. It didn't move.
> > Yeah...the gauges fit the cluster fine....they're just not the original
> > manufacturer.
> > Allen
> >
> > "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> > news:TMuDb.13133$uu4.10490@news01.roc.ny...
> > >
> > > OK... calm down...
> > > What do you mean "after market gauge... does it fit in the OEM
cluster?
> > > What do you mean you grounded the pink wire to check ohms?... that
would
> > be
> > > the wire that goes to the sender.
> > >
> > > --
> > > JimG
> > > 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> > > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> > > D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> > > 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> > > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
> > >
> > >
> > > <ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> > > news:RZsDb.917$Pd2.67@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> > > > Alright...I'm so damn frustrated I feel like taking my .45 to my
Jeep!
> > My
> > > CJ
> > > > was in need of a new fuel gauge. I tried grounding the wire and
> couldn't
> > > get
> > > > the darn thing to move no matter what. I checked the ohms on the
> sender
> > > and
> > > > get about 20 ohms on a more than 1/2 tank...seems okay there. It's
an
> > > > aftermarket gauge so I'm not sure if the posts are switched around.
To
> > be
> > > > safe I also bought a new temp gauge also. So tonight I hooked
> everything
> > > up,
> > > > turned the key and the needle spiked on the fuel gauge. I turned the
> key
> > > > back because I didn't want to blow the gauge...I know I don't have a
> > > > completely full tank. I changed the wires on the back of the fuel
> gauge,
> > > > turned the key and same thing. I pulled the pink wire off and
grounded
> > it
> > > to
> > > > check the ohms again on the sender. I left it off and started the
jeep
> > to
> > > > see if the temp gauge worked. Again without the pink wire on...the
> fuel
> > > > gauge spiked. I reach up under to pull the hot wire and got some
> sparks.
> > > Now
> > > > I'm not sure if the damn new gauge is toast or not. I quit after
that.
> > Any
> > > > insight to this $%#@! problem?
> > > > Thanks!
> > > > Allen
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Guest

Grounded is what term is used in the monsterslayer site....I think that's
fitting because that's basically what I'm doing is grounding out the pink
wire. Anyway, yeah spiked means pegged full in this case. With the pink wire
disconnected it even reads full. I got 20 ohms when from the pink wire right
off the gauge...grounded it out and read 20 ohms....with 1/2 tank or
slightly more. Here is where I picked up the gauges:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ory=33674&item
=2447995726

I'll go back tonight and see what damage I've done if any. The thing,..and
correct me if I'm wrong...is that I can't even tell if the temp gauge works
without the hot wire being on the fuel gauge right?? I don't want to leave
it on because it pegs the fuel gauge to full and I think that's
wrong...possibly damaging the gauge.
Thanks!
Allen



"JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:vtu1vm1hrrprb5@corp.supernews.com...
> > I grounded the pink wire from the sender to the gauge as it's stated in
> the
> > monsterslayer site.
>
> Improper use of terms - you should say "connected" the pink wire from the
> sender to the gauge.
>
> Now I am a little confused - what do mean when you say spiked? Are you
> saying with all wires hooked up it reads full? What does it read with the
> pink wire disconnected from the back of the gauge?
>
> If the gauge is made for the OEM cluster, you can be sure the posts are
not
> reversed.
>
> JimG
>
>
> <ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:4cBDb.317$gx.27@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> > I grounded the pink wire from the sender to the gauge as it's stated in
> the
> > monsterslayer site. Not to check the ohms...to see if the gauge would
> > move...sorry. It didn't move.
> > Yeah...the gauges fit the cluster fine....they're just not the original
> > manufacturer.
> > Allen
> >
> > "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> > news:TMuDb.13133$uu4.10490@news01.roc.ny...
> > >
> > > OK... calm down...
> > > What do you mean "after market gauge... does it fit in the OEM
cluster?
> > > What do you mean you grounded the pink wire to check ohms?... that
would
> > be
> > > the wire that goes to the sender.
> > >
> > > --
> > > JimG
> > > 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> > > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> > > D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> > > 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> > > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
> > >
> > >
> > > <ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> > > news:RZsDb.917$Pd2.67@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> > > > Alright...I'm so damn frustrated I feel like taking my .45 to my
Jeep!
> > My
> > > CJ
> > > > was in need of a new fuel gauge. I tried grounding the wire and
> couldn't
> > > get
> > > > the darn thing to move no matter what. I checked the ohms on the
> sender
> > > and
> > > > get about 20 ohms on a more than 1/2 tank...seems okay there. It's
an
> > > > aftermarket gauge so I'm not sure if the posts are switched around.
To
> > be
> > > > safe I also bought a new temp gauge also. So tonight I hooked
> everything
> > > up,
> > > > turned the key and the needle spiked on the fuel gauge. I turned the
> key
> > > > back because I didn't want to blow the gauge...I know I don't have a
> > > > completely full tank. I changed the wires on the back of the fuel
> gauge,
> > > > turned the key and same thing. I pulled the pink wire off and
grounded
> > it
> > > to
> > > > check the ohms again on the sender. I left it off and started the
jeep
> > to
> > > > see if the temp gauge worked. Again without the pink wire on...the
> fuel
> > > > gauge spiked. I reach up under to pull the hot wire and got some
> sparks.
> > > Now
> > > > I'm not sure if the damn new gauge is toast or not. I quit after
that.
> > Any
> > > > insight to this $%#@! problem?
> > > > Thanks!
> > > > Allen
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

JimG

It sounds like either defective gauge or a wiring problem. Make sure the
case of the cluster is grounded (attached to frame ground), and 12V is on
the I terminal (ignition on). Also check for 5V on both A terminals (the
strap). Whish I was there to help you... electronics is my business.

JimG


<ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:b7KDb.992$gx.662@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> Grounded is what term is used in the monsterslayer site....I think that's
> fitting because that's basically what I'm doing is grounding out the pink
> wire. Anyway, yeah spiked means pegged full in this case. With the pink
wire
> disconnected it even reads full. I got 20 ohms when from the pink wire
right
> off the gauge...grounded it out and read 20 ohms....with 1/2 tank or
> slightly more. Here is where I picked up the gauges:
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ory=33674&item
> =2447995726
>
> I'll go back tonight and see what damage I've done if any. The thing,..and
> correct me if I'm wrong...is that I can't even tell if the temp gauge
works
> without the hot wire being on the fuel gauge right?? I don't want to leave
> it on because it pegs the fuel gauge to full and I think that's
> wrong...possibly damaging the gauge.
> Thanks!
> Allen
>
>
>
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:vtu1vm1hrrprb5@corp.supernews.com...
> > > I grounded the pink wire from the sender to the gauge as it's stated
in
> > the
> > > monsterslayer site.
> >
> > Improper use of terms - you should say "connected" the pink wire from
the
> > sender to the gauge.
> >
> > Now I am a little confused - what do mean when you say spiked? Are you
> > saying with all wires hooked up it reads full? What does it read with
the
> > pink wire disconnected from the back of the gauge?
> >
> > If the gauge is made for the OEM cluster, you can be sure the posts are
> not
> > reversed.
> >
> > JimG
> >
> >
> > <ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> > news:4cBDb.317$gx.27@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> > > I grounded the pink wire from the sender to the gauge as it's stated
in
> > the
> > > monsterslayer site. Not to check the ohms...to see if the gauge would
> > > move...sorry. It didn't move.
> > > Yeah...the gauges fit the cluster fine....they're just not the
original
> > > manufacturer.
> > > Allen
> > >
> > > "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> > > news:TMuDb.13133$uu4.10490@news01.roc.ny...
> > > >
> > > > OK... calm down...
> > > > What do you mean "after market gauge... does it fit in the OEM
> cluster?
> > > > What do you mean you grounded the pink wire to check ohms?... that
> would
> > > be
> > > > the wire that goes to the sender.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > JimG
> > > > 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> > > > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> > > > D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> > > > 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> > > > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > > > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > <ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:RZsDb.917$Pd2.67@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> > > > > Alright...I'm so damn frustrated I feel like taking my .45 to my
> Jeep!
> > > My
> > > > CJ
> > > > > was in need of a new fuel gauge. I tried grounding the wire and
> > couldn't
> > > > get
> > > > > the darn thing to move no matter what. I checked the ohms on the
> > sender
> > > > and
> > > > > get about 20 ohms on a more than 1/2 tank...seems okay there. It's
> an
> > > > > aftermarket gauge so I'm not sure if the posts are switched
around.
> To
> > > be
> > > > > safe I also bought a new temp gauge also. So tonight I hooked
> > everything
> > > > up,
> > > > > turned the key and the needle spiked on the fuel gauge. I turned
the
> > key
> > > > > back because I didn't want to blow the gauge...I know I don't have
a
> > > > > completely full tank. I changed the wires on the back of the fuel
> > gauge,
> > > > > turned the key and same thing. I pulled the pink wire off and
> grounded
> > > it
> > > > to
> > > > > check the ohms again on the sender. I left it off and started the
> jeep
> > > to
> > > > > see if the temp gauge worked. Again without the pink wire on...the
> > fuel
> > > > > gauge spiked. I reach up under to pull the hot wire and got some
> > sparks.
> > > > Now
> > > > > I'm not sure if the damn new gauge is toast or not. I quit after
> that.
> > > Any
> > > > > insight to this $%#@! problem?
> > > > > Thanks!
> > > > > Allen
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

JimG

It sounds like either defective gauge or a wiring problem. Make sure the
case of the cluster is grounded (attached to frame ground), and 12V is on
the I terminal (ignition on). Also check for 5V on both A terminals (the
strap). Whish I was there to help you... electronics is my business.

JimG


<ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:b7KDb.992$gx.662@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> Grounded is what term is used in the monsterslayer site....I think that's
> fitting because that's basically what I'm doing is grounding out the pink
> wire. Anyway, yeah spiked means pegged full in this case. With the pink
wire
> disconnected it even reads full. I got 20 ohms when from the pink wire
right
> off the gauge...grounded it out and read 20 ohms....with 1/2 tank or
> slightly more. Here is where I picked up the gauges:
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ory=33674&item
> =2447995726
>
> I'll go back tonight and see what damage I've done if any. The thing,..and
> correct me if I'm wrong...is that I can't even tell if the temp gauge
works
> without the hot wire being on the fuel gauge right?? I don't want to leave
> it on because it pegs the fuel gauge to full and I think that's
> wrong...possibly damaging the gauge.
> Thanks!
> Allen
>
>
>
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:vtu1vm1hrrprb5@corp.supernews.com...
> > > I grounded the pink wire from the sender to the gauge as it's stated
in
> > the
> > > monsterslayer site.
> >
> > Improper use of terms - you should say "connected" the pink wire from
the
> > sender to the gauge.
> >
> > Now I am a little confused - what do mean when you say spiked? Are you
> > saying with all wires hooked up it reads full? What does it read with
the
> > pink wire disconnected from the back of the gauge?
> >
> > If the gauge is made for the OEM cluster, you can be sure the posts are
> not
> > reversed.
> >
> > JimG
> >
> >
> > <ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> > news:4cBDb.317$gx.27@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> > > I grounded the pink wire from the sender to the gauge as it's stated
in
> > the
> > > monsterslayer site. Not to check the ohms...to see if the gauge would
> > > move...sorry. It didn't move.
> > > Yeah...the gauges fit the cluster fine....they're just not the
original
> > > manufacturer.
> > > Allen
> > >
> > > "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> > > news:TMuDb.13133$uu4.10490@news01.roc.ny...
> > > >
> > > > OK... calm down...
> > > > What do you mean "after market gauge... does it fit in the OEM
> cluster?
> > > > What do you mean you grounded the pink wire to check ohms?... that
> would
> > > be
> > > > the wire that goes to the sender.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > JimG
> > > > 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> > > > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> > > > D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> > > > 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> > > > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > > > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > <ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:RZsDb.917$Pd2.67@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> > > > > Alright...I'm so damn frustrated I feel like taking my .45 to my
> Jeep!
> > > My
> > > > CJ
> > > > > was in need of a new fuel gauge. I tried grounding the wire and
> > couldn't
> > > > get
> > > > > the darn thing to move no matter what. I checked the ohms on the
> > sender
> > > > and
> > > > > get about 20 ohms on a more than 1/2 tank...seems okay there. It's
> an
> > > > > aftermarket gauge so I'm not sure if the posts are switched
around.
> To
> > > be
> > > > > safe I also bought a new temp gauge also. So tonight I hooked
> > everything
> > > > up,
> > > > > turned the key and the needle spiked on the fuel gauge. I turned
the
> > key
> > > > > back because I didn't want to blow the gauge...I know I don't have
a
> > > > > completely full tank. I changed the wires on the back of the fuel
> > gauge,
> > > > > turned the key and same thing. I pulled the pink wire off and
> grounded
> > > it
> > > > to
> > > > > check the ohms again on the sender. I left it off and started the
> jeep
> > > to
> > > > > see if the temp gauge worked. Again without the pink wire on...the
> > fuel
> > > > > gauge spiked. I reach up under to pull the hot wire and got some
> > sparks.
> > > > Now
> > > > > I'm not sure if the damn new gauge is toast or not. I quit after
> that.
> > > Any
> > > > > insight to this $%#@! problem?
> > > > > Thanks!
> > > > > Allen
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

JimG

It sounds like either defective gauge or a wiring problem. Make sure the
case of the cluster is grounded (attached to frame ground), and 12V is on
the I terminal (ignition on). Also check for 5V on both A terminals (the
strap). Whish I was there to help you... electronics is my business.

JimG


<ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:b7KDb.992$gx.662@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> Grounded is what term is used in the monsterslayer site....I think that's
> fitting because that's basically what I'm doing is grounding out the pink
> wire. Anyway, yeah spiked means pegged full in this case. With the pink
wire
> disconnected it even reads full. I got 20 ohms when from the pink wire
right
> off the gauge...grounded it out and read 20 ohms....with 1/2 tank or
> slightly more. Here is where I picked up the gauges:
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ory=33674&item
> =2447995726
>
> I'll go back tonight and see what damage I've done if any. The thing,..and
> correct me if I'm wrong...is that I can't even tell if the temp gauge
works
> without the hot wire being on the fuel gauge right?? I don't want to leave
> it on because it pegs the fuel gauge to full and I think that's
> wrong...possibly damaging the gauge.
> Thanks!
> Allen
>
>
>
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:vtu1vm1hrrprb5@corp.supernews.com...
> > > I grounded the pink wire from the sender to the gauge as it's stated
in
> > the
> > > monsterslayer site.
> >
> > Improper use of terms - you should say "connected" the pink wire from
the
> > sender to the gauge.
> >
> > Now I am a little confused - what do mean when you say spiked? Are you
> > saying with all wires hooked up it reads full? What does it read with
the
> > pink wire disconnected from the back of the gauge?
> >
> > If the gauge is made for the OEM cluster, you can be sure the posts are
> not
> > reversed.
> >
> > JimG
> >
> >
> > <ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> > news:4cBDb.317$gx.27@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> > > I grounded the pink wire from the sender to the gauge as it's stated
in
> > the
> > > monsterslayer site. Not to check the ohms...to see if the gauge would
> > > move...sorry. It didn't move.
> > > Yeah...the gauges fit the cluster fine....they're just not the
original
> > > manufacturer.
> > > Allen
> > >
> > > "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> > > news:TMuDb.13133$uu4.10490@news01.roc.ny...
> > > >
> > > > OK... calm down...
> > > > What do you mean "after market gauge... does it fit in the OEM
> cluster?
> > > > What do you mean you grounded the pink wire to check ohms?... that
> would
> > > be
> > > > the wire that goes to the sender.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > JimG
> > > > 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> > > > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> > > > D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> > > > 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> > > > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > > > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > <ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:RZsDb.917$Pd2.67@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> > > > > Alright...I'm so damn frustrated I feel like taking my .45 to my
> Jeep!
> > > My
> > > > CJ
> > > > > was in need of a new fuel gauge. I tried grounding the wire and
> > couldn't
> > > > get
> > > > > the darn thing to move no matter what. I checked the ohms on the
> > sender
> > > > and
> > > > > get about 20 ohms on a more than 1/2 tank...seems okay there. It's
> an
> > > > > aftermarket gauge so I'm not sure if the posts are switched
around.
> To
> > > be
> > > > > safe I also bought a new temp gauge also. So tonight I hooked
> > everything
> > > > up,
> > > > > turned the key and the needle spiked on the fuel gauge. I turned
the
> > key
> > > > > back because I didn't want to blow the gauge...I know I don't have
a
> > > > > completely full tank. I changed the wires on the back of the fuel
> > gauge,
> > > > > turned the key and same thing. I pulled the pink wire off and
> grounded
> > > it
> > > > to
> > > > > check the ohms again on the sender. I left it off and started the
> jeep
> > > to
> > > > > see if the temp gauge worked. Again without the pink wire on...the
> > fuel
> > > > > gauge spiked. I reach up under to pull the hot wire and got some
> > sparks.
> > > > Now
> > > > > I'm not sure if the damn new gauge is toast or not. I quit after
> that.
> > > Any
> > > > > insight to this $%#@! problem?
> > > > > Thanks!
> > > > > Allen
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

JimG

Any progress here?
JimG

<ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:RZsDb.917$Pd2.67@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> Alright...I'm so damn frustrated I feel like taking my .45 to my Jeep! My
CJ
> was in need of a new fuel gauge. I tried grounding the wire and couldn't
get
> the darn thing to move no matter what. I checked the ohms on the sender
and
> get about 20 ohms on a more than 1/2 tank...seems okay there. It's an
> aftermarket gauge so I'm not sure if the posts are switched around. To be
> safe I also bought a new temp gauge also. So tonight I hooked everything
up,
> turned the key and the needle spiked on the fuel gauge. I turned the key
> back because I didn't want to blow the gauge...I know I don't have a
> completely full tank. I changed the wires on the back of the fuel gauge,
> turned the key and same thing. I pulled the pink wire off and grounded it
to
> check the ohms again on the sender. I left it off and started the jeep to
> see if the temp gauge worked. Again without the pink wire on...the fuel
> gauge spiked. I reach up under to pull the hot wire and got some sparks.
Now
> I'm not sure if the damn new gauge is toast or not. I quit after that. Any
> insight to this $%#@! problem?
> Thanks!
> Allen
>
>

JimG

Any progress here?
JimG

<ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:RZsDb.917$Pd2.67@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> Alright...I'm so damn frustrated I feel like taking my .45 to my Jeep! My
CJ
> was in need of a new fuel gauge. I tried grounding the wire and couldn't
get
> the darn thing to move no matter what. I checked the ohms on the sender
and
> get about 20 ohms on a more than 1/2 tank...seems okay there. It's an
> aftermarket gauge so I'm not sure if the posts are switched around. To be
> safe I also bought a new temp gauge also. So tonight I hooked everything
up,
> turned the key and the needle spiked on the fuel gauge. I turned the key
> back because I didn't want to blow the gauge...I know I don't have a
> completely full tank. I changed the wires on the back of the fuel gauge,
> turned the key and same thing. I pulled the pink wire off and grounded it
to
> check the ohms again on the sender. I left it off and started the jeep to
> see if the temp gauge worked. Again without the pink wire on...the fuel
> gauge spiked. I reach up under to pull the hot wire and got some sparks.
Now
> I'm not sure if the damn new gauge is toast or not. I quit after that. Any
> insight to this $%#@! problem?
> Thanks!
> Allen
>
>

JimG

Any progress here?
JimG

<ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:RZsDb.917$Pd2.67@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> Alright...I'm so damn frustrated I feel like taking my .45 to my Jeep! My
CJ
> was in need of a new fuel gauge. I tried grounding the wire and couldn't
get
> the darn thing to move no matter what. I checked the ohms on the sender
and
> get about 20 ohms on a more than 1/2 tank...seems okay there. It's an
> aftermarket gauge so I'm not sure if the posts are switched around. To be
> safe I also bought a new temp gauge also. So tonight I hooked everything
up,
> turned the key and the needle spiked on the fuel gauge. I turned the key
> back because I didn't want to blow the gauge...I know I don't have a
> completely full tank. I changed the wires on the back of the fuel gauge,
> turned the key and same thing. I pulled the pink wire off and grounded it
to
> check the ohms again on the sender. I left it off and started the jeep to
> see if the temp gauge worked. Again without the pink wire on...the fuel
> gauge spiked. I reach up under to pull the hot wire and got some sparks.
Now
> I'm not sure if the damn new gauge is toast or not. I quit after that. Any
> insight to this $%#@! problem?
> Thanks!
> Allen
>
>

Guest

Yeah! Seems like the guage wants to go to full when the key is turned..hang
there a few seconds...then drop down to where it should be. Strange. So
everything looks good so far. I'll test it when I go fill up the tank and
see if it registers any different.
Allen


"JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:wWJEb.25395$Q91.1385@news01.roc.ny...
> Any progress here?
> JimG
>
> <ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:RZsDb.917$Pd2.67@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> > Alright...I'm so damn frustrated I feel like taking my .45 to my Jeep!
My
> CJ
> > was in need of a new fuel gauge. I tried grounding the wire and couldn't
> get
> > the darn thing to move no matter what. I checked the ohms on the sender
> and
> > get about 20 ohms on a more than 1/2 tank...seems okay there. It's an
> > aftermarket gauge so I'm not sure if the posts are switched around. To
be
> > safe I also bought a new temp gauge also. So tonight I hooked everything
> up,
> > turned the key and the needle spiked on the fuel gauge. I turned the key
> > back because I didn't want to blow the gauge...I know I don't have a
> > completely full tank. I changed the wires on the back of the fuel gauge,
> > turned the key and same thing. I pulled the pink wire off and grounded
it
> to
> > check the ohms again on the sender. I left it off and started the jeep
to
> > see if the temp gauge worked. Again without the pink wire on...the fuel
> > gauge spiked. I reach up under to pull the hot wire and got some sparks.
> Now
> > I'm not sure if the damn new gauge is toast or not. I quit after that.
Any
> > insight to this $%#@! problem?
> > Thanks!
> > Allen
> >
> >
>
>