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Fuel sender question.

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by roninn, Sep 1, 2013.

  1. roninn

    roninn New Member

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    If i hook up the original fuel sender to a straight "on\off" light, will it work? I mean, once it gets low enough will it turn on the light?
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Nope. The fuel sender is a variable resistor. What you'll get is a light that dims just a little bit when the float is at one end of the wiper, and is all the way on when it's at the other end. Is there a problem with your stock low fuel warning, or are you running aftermarket gauges?
     
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    After market gauges. The sender crapped out ages ago anyway. been using the trip meter to tell when I need gas.
     
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    The odometer is more accurate anyway. WHat gauges are you using? There is a thread or two about how to modify the fuel sending unit output so it can be used with an aftermarket guage.
     
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    Just an old plain speedo gauge with idiot lights. Is there a way to modify the sender unit to straight on/off?
     
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