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Fuel gauge
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 4:12 pm
by Colette
What would be the most likely reason for a fuel gauge to suddenly stop working? Noticed mine has conked out and wondered why.
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 4:23 pm
by Slow and wobbly
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?
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 4:27 pm
by Colette
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.
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 4:44 pm
by Slow and wobbly
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.
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 5:07 pm
by Felix
Fuse?
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 5:11 pm
by Slow and wobbly
About 4 inches long 3/16 in dia and often rusty.
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 5:12 pm
by Felix
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.
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 5:18 pm
by Slow and wobbly
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
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 5:31 pm
by Colette
Thanks S&W, I'll check that it is connected properly.
Cheers
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 8:06 pm
by Lucas
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
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 8:08 pm
by Colette
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
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 8:47 pm
by mike-s
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*
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 8:56 pm
by MickLC
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 9:12 pm
by Lucas
know where you coming from Mick C
but we do see the light brother
we seeeeee the light
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 11:13 pm
by MickLC
Far too often Lucas...far too often
