Fuel Gauge stuck on full
On our 2002 Fleetwood Southwind 32VS, F53 chassis, the fuel gauge always shows full, except when engine is turned off. With engine off, needle goes to empty. RV runs/operates fine otherwise. This j...
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enblethen wrote:
DFord: that is if his needle is pegged and not just full. If pegged, then yes, it could be open circuit. If just showing full, then odds it is a stuck float assembly.
YEP, IF "pegged" (IE, WAY ABOVE FULL) then an "open" circuit or broken wire would be more likely the fault.
IF needle is NOT "pegged" and simply is at or near the NORMAL full tank position the OP is used to then it is MORE likely the SENDER FLOAT STICKING.
The OP HAS NOTHING TO LOSE BY TAPPING ON THE TANK AS I MENTIONED BEFORE TEARING INTO WIRING HARNESS!
In fact, with that age it is BEST to minimize disturbing the harness and connectors as much as possible.
I have experienced the sender float hangups multiple times on a 2003 Ford, comes with age and buildup on the float assy over time, often gets worse when the vehicle SITS for LONG PERIODS OF TIME LIKE A MOTOR HOME DOES.
