hey guys my fuel gauge in my 74 bay kombi is not working,
does anyone know why this is not working?
any help would be great
thanks
Vw nutter Wolfsburg Wizard
661 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·
fuel gauge wont work!
Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins
4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·
have you checked all the wires at the back of the guage? im not familar with kombis, i suppose its easier to do this in a bug than a bus. and make sure the wire on the sender on the fuel tank is connected well and trace the wire back for anywhere it could be shorting...........if u cant find the problem this way then it will either be the sender or the guage. but i bet its just a loose wire.
62/60 model bug eye baja bug, (Full Build in Progress)
1974 Chevrolet Luv
1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
2004 Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom
1974 Chevrolet Luv
1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
2004 Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom
Vw nutter Wolfsburg Wizard
661 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·
allrighty then i shall have a look
thanks for the help
thanks for the help
phantom Wolfsburg Wizard
598 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·
When I attacked mine (bug) I replaced the wire, then the sender unit in the tank.....and then found that the connection of the wire into the back of the guage was actually loose when it looked tight! Been working since......good luck, I know your frustration!
vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday
16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Usually the sender unit fails in a Kombi.
cut an access hole in the rear boot area rather than taking the engine out to remove the fuel tank fire wall and teh fuel tank iteself to check the sender unit.
Once you have the access hole made remove the wire and earth it turn the ignition on and if the gauge reads full then the sender unit is gone.
cut an access hole in the rear boot area rather than taking the engine out to remove the fuel tank fire wall and teh fuel tank iteself to check the sender unit.
Once you have the access hole made remove the wire and earth it turn the ignition on and if the gauge reads full then the sender unit is gone.
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vern74 Fahrvergnugen
901 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
Hey fellas
I have a similar problem with my 74 bug that maybe you can help me with.
I have replaced the sender unit but still only reads 1/2 tank when full. My trusted mechanic tells me its something behind the speedo........how do I access this area without breaking something as I would like to try tightening the "bits" on the actual guage.
Thanks
I have a similar problem with my 74 bug that maybe you can help me with.
I have replaced the sender unit but still only reads 1/2 tank when full. My trusted mechanic tells me its something behind the speedo........how do I access this area without breaking something as I would like to try tightening the "bits" on the actual guage.
Thanks
bitemeoz Officially Full-On Dubber
355 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·
mine wasn't working so swapped gauges etc no luck. Found out the previous owner had put the battery terminals on the opposites sides. Corrected this and now the fuel gauge is fine.
Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins
4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·
hey vern it should be easy to get into your behind the dash area on the bug. you might have a cover over it (you should have a cover over it but they dissapear with years) this will probobly unscrew and then you will be faced with the back of your speedo and stereo etc. good luck
62/60 model bug eye baja bug, (Full Build in Progress)
1974 Chevrolet Luv
1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
2004 Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom
1974 Chevrolet Luv
1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
2004 Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom
vern74 Fahrvergnugen
901 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
thanks Anthiron
There is a black cover in the front bonnet that would uncocer the back of the speedo. The mechanic said it has the vent and heater thingies in it ?????
I will have a tinker on Tuesday when I am off work
How is the weather down you way today ?
I was there for the first week of the skool hols. Stayed at trafalgar towers
There is a black cover in the front bonnet that would uncocer the back of the speedo. The mechanic said it has the vent and heater thingies in it ?????
I will have a tinker on Tuesday when I am off work
How is the weather down you way today ?
I was there for the first week of the skool hols. Stayed at trafalgar towers
Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins
4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·
its bloody warm....must have been about 30 degrees and clear skies
62/60 model bug eye baja bug, (Full Build in Progress)
1974 Chevrolet Luv
1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
2004 Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom
1974 Chevrolet Luv
1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
2004 Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom
vern74 Fahrvergnugen
901 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
looks warm outside the office today up here as well !
Think i will stay in the office this arvo......gotta work till 7 pm anyway
Think i will stay in the office this arvo......gotta work till 7 pm anyway
LOWBUG Insano Dub Head
738 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·
God Bless you Dave.
You see Dave dose Know
You see Dave dose Know