Fuel gauge ?
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Road Master
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From: Bedford , Pa
Fuel gauge ?
I have a 02 Electra Glide that the fuel gauge is acting up. I checked and cleaned all the grounds and the wires going to the gauge. The gauge was bouncing around but now it works ok but every so often it does not move when you turn the switch on until you give the gauge a tap and then it will jump up to where it should be. Do you guys think my gauge is going bad.I notice that it is the only gauge that get moisture in it at times. I don't think it would be the sending unit. If so does anybody have a stock black face fuel gauge the want rid of? Let me know what you think.
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From: Oklahoma
About the only "free" action remaining is to open the tank and pull and re connect all of the plugs you can find in there. After that you either start throwing parts at it until you find the one or take to a shop which can trouble shoot the electrical components. A replacement gauge, especially a take-off in good shape, is a good place to start.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Shelby, N.C.
I've never trusted mine. I rely on my trip odometer. 180 miles I get fuel. Just a habit from my metric days. I never saw the need to change my habits. Haven't had to walk yet(knock on wood)! Useless clutter along with the temp. gauge. Tweeter pod in those places would work for me.
Road Warrior
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From: Long Island, NY
If the gauge moves to where it belongs when you tap it then I would say that it is sticking - a replacement should solve the problem - but if you are handy you can try some drylube like you would use on a sticking lock
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From: King George, VA
You might pull the fairing off and check to see if any wires are crossing themselves. I found that to be a problem on my RG. Somehow the nuts holding the wire lugs on the screw posts came loose and the lug was able to work its way around and make contact with another post.
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