Fuel Gauge; Pointer Does Not Register Correctly (Ignition Switch On); Pointer Fluctuates Or Swings (Ignition Switch On) - KYMCO SUPER8 50 2T Service Manual

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. GENERAL INFORMATION

FUEL GAUGE

1. Pointer does not register correctly (Ignition switch ON)

Inspection/Adjustment
Check battery circuit
by operating turn
signals.
Remove fuel unit and
check operation of
pointer by moving
float up and down.
Check operation of
pointer by opening
and shorting fuel unit
terminal on wire
harness side.
Check connectors for
proper connection.

2. Pointer fluctuates or swings (Ignition switch ON)

Inspection/Adjustment
Check battery circuit
by operating turn
signals and horn.
Remove fuel unit and
check operation of
pointer by moving
float up and down.
Move float up and
down rapidly (1 round
/sec.) to check the
operation of pointer.
Check connectors for
proper connection.
Symptom
Signals operate
Signals dim, remain
properly
on or don't operate
Pointer does not
move
Pointer does not
move
Good
Symptom
Signals operate
Signals dim, remain
properly
on or don't operate
Pointer moves
Pointer moves in
accordance with
float
Good
Pointer moves
Pointer moves
Faulty
Pointer does not
move
Pointer does not
move in accord-
ance with float
Faulty
SUPER8 50 2T
Probable Cause
Burned out fuse
Weak or dead battery
Faulty ignition switch
Loose or disconnected
connector
Broken wire harness
Faulty float
Broken or shorted fuel
unit wire
Loose or disconnected
connector
Incorrectly connected
connector
Broken or shorted wire in
fuel gauge
Probable Cause
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
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