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Originally Posted by vwnate1
? Have you tested the system by connecting the gauge when it's out of the car, holding it above the rear seat and slowly tipping it one way or t' other to see if the gauge makes its full range ? .
If you've sanded the sender's wires you've likely killed it ~ they should only be chemically cleaned with a very soft acid brush .
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I used 1200 grit wet/dry paper to clean the resistance wires (Nichrome) and the wipers on the floats. Worked great, didn't kill it.
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