1993 Honda Accord fuel gauge

110,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JESSOMY
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Gauge registers correctlly after cranking and idling for a few minutes. Then after driving about 30 miles needle goes directley to full. What do I need to do?
Oct 2, 2008 at 2:24 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi jessomy,

You need to check the wire connectors and wire groundings at the meter cluster. The most likely cause is a bad body grounding for the gauges. Check the meter cluster as well. could be some bad contacts, try looseniing and retightening the points but take care not to over tighten.
Oct 19, 2008 at 1:34 AM
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