Fuel and temperature gauge go max when ignition is switched on

Tiny
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  • 2004 TOYOTA TAZZ
  • 1.3L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 70,000 MILES
Fuel and temp gauge go seem to not be working properly when ignition is switched on.
Monday, September 13th, 2021 AT 4:25 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

Just to clarify, when you first start the vehicle the temperature gauge and the fuel gauge got all the way to max? Or does it happened when you turn the key to the "on" position?

It does sounds like an issue with the temperature sensor and it is sending wrong signal to the gauge. Please keep in mind this can also be due to faulty gauge.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-coolant-temperature-sensor-works
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-coolant-temperature-sensor

The fuel level reading can also be due to a bad sending unit or the gauge. There is float in the tank with the fuel pump that measures the fuel level and sends that information tot he gauge.

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
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Monday, September 13th, 2021 AT 6:23 AM
Tiny
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Good Evening. When I turn the ignition on both gauges go to the high position. Apparently this is a common in on the Tazz. There is talk of a "bad" earth! I don't think the issue is with the dashboard cluster. Please advise.
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Monday, September 13th, 2021 AT 9:44 AM
Tiny
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So this could be due to a weak or bad ground (earth).
Unfortunately I do not have the wiring schematics for the Tazz, as this was not sold in North America.
However you should be able to check the temperature sensor wiring and see if its getting power and if the sensor has the correct resistance value.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

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Monday, September 13th, 2021 AT 12:22 PM
Tiny
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Thank you
I will check all wiring and see if that solves the issue.
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Tuesday, September 14th, 2021 AT 8:53 AM
Tiny
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Sounds good. Let me know what you find.
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Tuesday, September 14th, 2021 AT 10:16 AM

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