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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 08:18 PM
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Default fuel gauge?

Ok, this happened all of a sudden. The fuel gauge light still works but the fuel gauge itself doesn't. Any suggestions...

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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 01:41 AM
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what year make and model I had an '05 fxst the same thing happened it was fuel injected i pulled the gauge out and found that there was a wire that came undone. Soldierd it back together and it worked fine again. it was a little orange wire if im not mistaken i dont have the bike anymore and it was about 3 years ago when it happened. This will be on the sending unit itself not at the visible gauge on top of the tank. The sending unit is nothing more then a Rheostat they too can wear out. Good luck to you!
 

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oh and make sure you give it time for hte fuel to dry off before doing any repair to it useing heat! Safe then Sorry!
 
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