Fuel Gauge does not work

[lorencherylp]

While I am on the subject of things not working on my 39000 mi 89 Merk, the fuel gauge does not work. Any ideas on that? Typical or not typical? Thanks again.

[merk23literturbo]

Typical, it's cold solder joints in the back of the mechanism on the board.

[Rob'Z]

Does it read full or empty or cycle between the two extremes? If yes then it's a fairly easy fix. Remove the "anti-slosh board" on the back of the cluster and you will most likely have a working gauge.

[lorencherylp]

It reads empty constant.

[Scalawagk9]

Mine reads empty constantly also, but randomly maybe once a month it will read down to 3/4 full...needle creeps up then fades down or won't recover after I stop and restart the car. It has been that way the 17 years I've owned it. Early on, I checked wires, looked for faults, changed dash clusters but did not find out the problem until I had to replace the in-tank pump. Looking at the traces on the in-tank sender, one could see the wear on the copper.

Does anyone have a replacement, know an alternative unit, or know where they might be available?

[MOTO]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZn-w2aaiw0

[lorencherylp]

At my advanced age I have never taken apart a dash. This looks easy to do once you get to it
Thank you for the instructional vid!

[monti75]

Don't break sh**. Funny guy

Good video thanks. I wish there was a video on everything for this car..

Will try this . Thanks

[snapphappy]

Best "how to" video I have seen in a while...

My guage doesn't work; so I will try this.

Can you post a video on removing the dash? LOL!

[MOTO]

well, I could probably do a video for removing the cluster, but when I got my car the cluster was already in the passenger seat, so I don't know how the factory trim is set up. let me see what I can do, it can't be very complicated. And yes, I always stress the "don't break sh*$" rule.

[In XS 7]

well, I could probably do a video for removing the cluster, but when I got my car the cluster was already in the passenger seat, so I don't know how the factory trim is set up. let me see what I can do, it can't be very complicated. And yes, I always stress the "don't break sh*$" rule.

X2, you don't need to remove the whole dash just the cluster.

[lorencherylp]

That's easy for you to say.

[MOTO]

Ok, I did a short video for removing the cluster. I'll post a thread in the projects/ video forum too, I'm going to get another one up for tach repair, I fixed mine last night and i have had requests for that too. Any input is always welcome. Thanks guys- Tom

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oCWqLHpNOk

[lorencherylp]

MOTO WOW Thanks for the video!!

[In XS 7]

Thank you Tom and yes we want to see the "How to" video for the tachometer. Thanks in advance.