1992 Honda Accord gas gauge

1992 HONDA ACCORD
113,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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YARD DOG
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gas gauge not working.replaced gauge now read full needle not stuck.replaced inst cluster still moves to full .checked float not stuck. ohm s change when float arm moves whats next?
May 18, 2008 at 4:01 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi

While replacing the gauge, you must have overtightened the gauge resulting in the earthing circuit being broken, this will result full tank once the ignition is on.
May 24, 2008 at 6:15 AM
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EWWCWF
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Im with KHLow2008, thats How i broke mine by overtightened the screw in the back. But i got another one from the junk yard and tightened smood but still dint work, it may be a bad cluster so im getting another one.
Jun 27, 2008 at 3:23 AM
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