Fuel gauge problems

[ram250098]

I was out looking at fixing the fuel gauge today and was trying to chase some wires. I will try grounding the wire to the sender and see what happends, but as I was using my test light I put it on the back lock nut to the fuel gauge and the test light was blinking. I moved the test light around on the printed panel and found it doing it all over. What causes this? I powewer is present wouldn't it be constant?
Well back at it.
Thanks
AL

 

[ram250098]

Well after going over everything I read on another site that the limiter could not be making connection. I got under the dash and pushed and jiggled it but still nothing. I figured while I there I will tighten the nuts holding the gauge to the circuit panel....guess what ..it works now. Something to keep in mind before testing wires and such.
AL

 

[Snake]

Thanks will keep that in mind.Good tip

 

[17remfan]

Thanks for the info. Im also in the process of having mine repaired.My mechanic found a soldered wire on the back of the pannel had come off . also he found no juice able to run through the voltage reducer. He is getting another one . He is very good with these things and has already fixed a bunch of inoperable lights and blinker on my car.Ill keep it in mind about making sure the gauge nut is secure.sure would be nice to have a working gas and temp gauge.