Fuel Gauge....again....

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  1. Manuel C.

    Manuel C. Well-Known Member

    Sep 3, 2019
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    Hi,
    had one more time a fuel gauge problem : did not show the correct fuel level : 7 bars for a fuel tank. So, I disconnected the battery & connected it again, gauge showed nothing. Had to ride more than 30 min to have 2 bars for a bit more than 10 liters . Ridiculous :confused:
    I found a lot of answers on the net for this problem : replace gauge, reset ECU, go to dealer's workshop, do a druidic ceremony under full moon etc. :neutral:
    However, there is at least one interesting repair tuto : https://www.triumphrat.net/threads/gt-fuel-gauge-going-mad-what-are-the-resistance-values.867122/

    But, before removing the fuel tank, with a long rigid cable inserted in the filler hole I pushed gently up & down the float arm. It moved fine. Put the bike on the central stand, started & engaged 1st gear. The gauge showed 5 bars within 2 or 3 minutes.:yum
    So it seems that the gauge was just a bit stuck.
    Will see if the gauge works fine with a fuel tank. ;)
     
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  2. Manuel C.

    Manuel C. Well-Known Member

    Sep 3, 2019
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    Sorry : 1st & last sentences => read "full tank" instead of "fuel tank"
     
  3. Cyborgbot

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    I was going to say that fuel gauges tend to work best when in a fuel tank and separation of the two may have been the problem.

    Glad you got it sorted.
     
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  4. Manuel C.

    Manuel C. Well-Known Member

    Sep 3, 2019
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    LOL...will write in french next time...
    I hope it will work fine...
     
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  5. Ducatitotriumph

    Ducatitotriumph Crème de la Crème

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    Fingers crossed and potentially saved yourself a fortune!
    Thanks for the post!
     
  6. Manuel C.

    Manuel C. Well-Known Member

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  7. Manuel C.

    Manuel C. Well-Known Member

    Sep 3, 2019
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    had a ride today : lost one bar after a while, so level was 4 bars, went to gas station & refilled => 10 bars in 1 or 2 min.
    So, the gauge mechanism was a bit stuck & now it works fine. Cost me 0....
    Really like this nasty :mad: growling 3 cylinders engine, it is never breathless & pushes endlessly :imp:....one of the best available for fun, power & speed ! :yum
     
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