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1
. GENERAL INFORMATION
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DINK 200
FUEL GAUGE
1. Pointer does not register correctly (Ignition switch ON)
 Burned out fuse

Weak or dead battery
 Faulty ignition switch
 Loose or disconnected
connectors
 Broken wire harness
 Faulty float
 Broken or shorted fuel
unit wire

Disconnected
connector
 Incorrectly connected
connector
 Broken or shorted wire in
fuel gauge
2. Pointer fluctuates or swings (Ignition switch ON)

Burned out fuse
 Weak or dead battery
 Faulty ignition switch
 Loose or disconnected
connector
 Broken wire harness
 Poor contact in fuel unit

Insufficient damping oil in
fuel gauge
 Loose or disconnected
connector
 Broken or shorted wire in
fuel gauge
Inspection/Adjustment
Inspection/Adjustment
Symptom
Symptom
Remove fuel unit and
check operation of
pointer by moving
float up and down
Remove fuel unit and
check operation of
pointer by moving
float up and down
Signals operate
properly
Signals dim, remain
on or don‘t
operate
Signals operate
properly
Signals dim,
remain
on or don‘t
operate
Check battery circuit
by operating turn
signals
Check battery circuit
by operating turn
signals and horn
Probable Cause
Probable Cause
Pointer does not
move
Pointer moves
Pointer moves
Pointer does not
move
Check operation of
pointer by opening and
shorting fuel unit
terminal on wire
harness side
Move float up and
down rapidly (1 round
/sec.) to check the
operation of pointer
Pointer does not
move
Pointer moves
Pointer does not
move in accord-
ance with float
Pointer moves in
accordance with
float
Good
Faulty
Check connectors for
proper connection
Check connectors for
proper connection.
Good Faulty
Float up: Full
Float down: Empty