[DML] Re: temp gauge not working
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[DML] Re: temp gauge not working



DMC Joe is correct. If you ground the wire for length of time you will
blow the gauge. This is why I said my method is quick and "dirty". If
you ground the wire for only 1-2 seconds it should peg the gauge and
not burn it out. If you want to try doing it safer ground the wire
through a resistor around 1,000 ohms 1/2 watt. As in all procedures
mentioned on the DML you do anything at your own risk.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757



--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, chris@xxxx wrote:
> >>A quick and "dirty" test is to remove the wire and 
> >>the gauge should read "cold". Now have someone touch the wire to 
> >>ground for 1-2 seconds. The gauge should move over toward "hot". If 
> >>the gauge never moves there is a problem with the wiring to the gauge 
> >>or possibly even the gauge itself.
> 
> I remember DMC Joe said on the list you should never ground the temp
gauge wire as it will burn out the gauge.
> 
> Chris






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