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Offline rmarshall47

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Gauges aren't working 79 k10
« on: November 10, 2014, 08:38:16 am »
I have a 79 chevy k10. Just recently bought the truck and is in great shape. The only problems that I am having with the truck are the fuel gauge is stuck past full and the temp gauge is stuck past hot. Neither gauge will move at all. I checked ground and ground is good. Hate electrical so I have no idea where to start.

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Re: Gauges aren't working 79 k10
« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2014, 09:26:26 am »
Temperature Gauge:  What does the gauge indicate if you unplug the temp sensor?  High sensor resistance is cold, low resistance is hot.  Inspect for a grounded dark green temperature sensor lead.

Fuel Gauge:  Inspect for a disconnected or cut tan fuel gauge sender wire somewhere between the gauge and sender, or a sender that isn't properly grounded.
Rich
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