the fuel gauge on my 1986 ford ranger does not work, how do i make it work?
Feb 24, 2006 at 7:30 AM
1986 Ford Ranger Fuel Gauge Not Working
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It's likely the sending unit on top of the tank! If you live in an area of the country that has moderate winters the contacts for the ground and power rust and the gauge stops working. If that's not the problem try to excite the gauge.
Feb 24, 2006 at 12:37 PM
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Suggested Repair
Check the fuel sending unit on top of the tank. In moderate winter climates, rusted ground and power contacts can stop the gauge. If that is not the cause, try exciting the gauge.
Conversation Summary
The owner reports that the fuel gauge on a 1986 Ford Ranger does not work and asks how to fix it. The expert says the sending unit on top of the tank is the likely cause, noting that ground and power contacts can rust in moderate winter areas and stop the gauge. If that is not the problem, the expert suggests trying to excite the gauge.