Fuel gauge

Colette · Post by **Colette** » Sun Sep 11, 2005 4:12 pm

What would be the most likely reason for a fuel gauge to suddenly stop working? Noticed mine has conked out and wondered why.

Slow and wobbly · Post by **Slow and wobbly** » Sun Sep 11, 2005 4:23 pm

Did it stop working at about the same time the engine also stopped working and refused to re-start?

Sorry, need more details. What model bike? Where and when did you notice it had stopped working? is it stuck at the top of the guage, middle or bottom / off the scale? have you checked fuses?

Colette · Post by **Colette** » Sun Sep 11, 2005 4:27 pm

It's a 2000 ZZR600, engine is running beautifully, no other problems. Had a service two weeks ago.

The gauge is reading empty, although the tank is still two thirds full.

Haven't been commuting to work any more, so am riding less, that is the only recent change.

Slow and wobbly · Post by **Slow and wobbly** » Sun Sep 11, 2005 4:44 pm

does the guage move at all? ie does it read 1/3 when full?
You say you had it serviced recently. During the service the tank would have had to have come off to access air filter and more. Check the connection to the tank. I am not sure where it is located ( most of the time it is near the tap )on your bike but if you are able to remove the tank yourself it is very easy to spot as it is the only electrical connection to the tank.

Felix · Post by **Felix** » Sun Sep 11, 2005 5:07 pm

Fuse?

Slow and wobbly · Post by **Slow and wobbly** » Sun Sep 11, 2005 5:11 pm

About 4 inches long 3/16 in dia and often rusty.

Felix · Post by **Felix** » Sun Sep 11, 2005 5:12 pm

Slow and wobbly wrote:About 4 inches long 3/16 in dia and often rusty.

Sorry to hear that. I believe I have an email that can help you.

Slow and wobbly · Post by **Slow and wobbly** » Sun Sep 11, 2005 5:18 pm

I forgot to mention that they are sometimes used for building houses, but I'm sure reply along the lines of tent building would then be used

Colette · Post by **Colette** » Sun Sep 11, 2005 5:31 pm

Thanks S&W, I'll check that it is connected properly.

Cheers

Lucas · Post by **Lucas** » Sun Sep 11, 2005 8:06 pm

I'd say thay had the tank off for service and the connector come apart or wasnt conected again but then i noticed some else said it so ummmmm why did i type all this
no idea
none at all way
but i got a new truck for work not that that will fix the fuel gauge

Colette · Post by **Colette** » Sun Sep 11, 2005 8:08 pm

Lucas wrote:I'd say thay had the tank off for service and the connector come apart or wasnt conected again but then i noticed some else said it so ummmmm why did i type all this
no idea
none at all way
but i got a new truck for work not that that will fix the fuel gauge

mike-s · Post by **mike-s** » Sun Sep 11, 2005 8:47 pm

Lucas wrote:I'd say thay had the tank off for service and the connector come apart or wasnt conected again but then i noticed some else said it so ummmmm why did i type all this
no idea
none at all way
but i got a new truck for work not that that will fix the fuel gauge

*bows to the god of darkness*

MickLC · Post by **MickLC** » Sun Sep 11, 2005 8:56 pm

What's a fuel guage?

Lucas · Post by **Lucas** » Sun Sep 11, 2005 9:12 pm

know where you coming from Mick C
but we do see the light brother
we seeeeee the light

MickLC · Post by **MickLC** » Sun Sep 11, 2005 11:13 pm

Far too often Lucas...far too often