Gas gauge repair.

[5.0MX5]

I mentioned this potential solution for a non working gas gauge on another post. If your PA’s sending unit is bad, this tip no workey. But, if the needle is on the wrong (bottom) side of the stop needle it’s easily reset. All it takes is a small super magnet. I’ve got a dozen or so that are about 1/2” square x 1/4 thick. I stack 5 or 6 together.

The magnets, when placed at about the 2 o-clock position above the needle will make it swing back into position.

Gas gauge works, no holes to drill in the plastic or mess of any kind. The needle will sometimes flop around when the battery cables are disconnected/reconnected.

RonR

 

[Pirate Pete]

I mentioned this potential solution for a non working gas gauge on another post. If your PA’s sending unit is bad, this tip no workey. But, if the needle is on the wrong (bottom) side of the stop needle it’s easily reset. All it takes is a small super magnet. I’ve got a dozen or so that are about 1/2” square x 1/4 thick. I stack 5 or 6 together.

The magnets, when placed at about the 2 o-clock position above the needle will make it swing back into position.

Gas gauge works, no holes to drill in the plastic or mess of any kind. The needle will sometimes flop around when the battery cables are disconnected/reconnected.

RonR

Yep, I keep a stack of 6 Rare Earth Magnets in my arm rest storage compartment for when this happens. Usually happens going around turns a little to fast . Just want to add that the car must be off completely to be able to push the needle back to the correct side of the gauge . When you start the car it will correct itself to the correct position.