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My gauges only move to about 1/4. But when I did the ground test they do move all the way to the right .
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My gauges only move to about 1/4. But when I did the ground test they do move all the way to the right .
I just purchase the car a week ago, and only the volt gauge was working. After a lot of research I did all the corresponding test. I figure it was the sending units that were faulty but everything on the engine and components look pretty new. I went and replace the sending units anyway. That didn’t fix the problem, so then I had one last option pull the panel and replace the volt regulator. So I did I put a new volt regulator. I was happy to see that as soon as put the key into stand by everything work just fine. I remember I was jumping if joy lol. Because I didn’t wanted to get aftermarket gauges. Story is that they work fine for a few minutes then they drop to 1/4 I seen this on the gas and oil gauges. Temper ire kick in later when the car got warm. I fill the gas thank and my gauge reads half empty. I wondering now if there is a way to calibrate the gauges. But I’m happy with what I git at least I can get some sort of reading and feel more confident. Now is a normal thing were gauges only go up to 1/4 .?A follow up - I thought I read that only two gauges were not working properly , not correct. Problem is almost certainly the 5 volt regulator . Replace it with a solid state modern unit, not expensive . I think you will have to pull the panel to get at the regulator, a good time to clean all the connectors and check the wiring
Thank you for the info . But no I didn’t think of cleaning the connectors . That must be it. And the one I purchase looks just like the original volt regulator .No, you cannot calibrate the gauges. Have you cleaned the connectors on the back of the gauges. Assume you purchased a solid state 5 constant volt regulator and not a rebuilt original. Did you check the wire continuity to the new regulator, if the system works well but then deteriorates, it must be something to do with the electrical power to the regulator
As another note; i believe you have an ammeter gauge not a voltage gage as original equipment.I just purchase the car a week ago, and only the volt gauge was working. After a lot of research I did all the corresponding test. I figure it was the sending units that were faulty but everything on the engine and components look pretty new. I went and replace the sending units anyway. That didn’t fix the problem, so then I had one last option pull the panel and replace the volt regulator. So I did I put a new volt regulator. I was happy to see that as soon as put the key into stand by everything work just fine. I remember I was jumping if joy lol. Because I didn’t wanted to get aftermarket gauges. Story is that they work fine for a few minutes then they drop to 1/4 I seen this on the gas and oil gauges. Temper ire kick in later when the car got warm. I fill the gas thank and my gauge reads half empty. I wondering now if there is a way to calibrate the gauges. But I’m happy with what I git at least I can get some sort of reading and feel more confident. Now is a normal thing were gauges only go up to 1/4 .?