faulty fuel gauge

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christo
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Post Fri May 04, 2012 6:41 pm

Hi guys can anyone help me as i have a faulty feul gauge in my e30 the needle keeps hoping around all other gauges are ok any suggestions? cheers.
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Post Fri May 04, 2012 7:09 pm

If you remove the cluster you will find a nut on the back of the gauge, it could be loose. If not that it could be loose wiring from the sender under the rear seat.
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Post Fri May 04, 2012 9:30 pm

Thanks for your reply now I tried the above suggestion but with no joy what can i try next? cheers.
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Post Fri May 04, 2012 9:33 pm

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Post Fri May 04, 2012 10:07 pm

cheers guys i check it tomorrow.