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Old 03-21-2009, 10:49 PM
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Question Gauge problems after inner fairing change

After i swapped out my fairing this week now my gas gauge reads way off and resonds reel slow also the low fuel light comes on even after filling the tank and the air temp gauge goes straight to 120+ pegs out

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Old 03-21-2009, 10:57 PM
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Okay, no wiseazz remarks from me; but, have you tried swapping the gauge connectors between the gas and air temp gauges??? in the off chance that you connected the air temp connector to the fuel gauge, and the fuel gauge connector to the air temp gauge???

Good luck with resolving your problem.
 
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Old 03-21-2009, 11:06 PM
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Yeah checked that one a dozen times also temp gauge has a temp bulb on it about 6 inches from the connector

But thanx for the reply
 
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If you have a multimeter, check to ensure you have a good ground. You can also check the main harness plug 2b to ensure it is seated good. I feel quite certain you have a ground problem. Also, I would connect all electrical connections, lights, turn signals etc. before reading ground at the gauges. The ground travels through all these componets. The main chassis ground is on the upper triple clamp according to the service manual. Not sure where that is at though. Hope this helps

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let us know if and how you resolve the problem...
 
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gotta be a ground.. Interested to see what you find out..
 
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Spent all day shooting wires still no luck yet i guess its off to the stealer

Thanx to all that responded
 
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ARE YOU SURE THE GAUGES ARE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FAIRING?
Not trying to be a smartass I just did the same thing but caught it before I
put it back together.
 
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Default Gauges on right sides

Fuel and Air on the left and Volt and Oil on the right

Possibly might be the air temp gizmo going to the dealer to get the electrical diagnostic manual today

Thanx for your help
 
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It does sound like a bad ground or broken ground wire to the gauges.
 
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