KYMCO DINK 200 Manual page 31

1
. 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
Float up: Full
Float down: Empty
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.
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Symptom
Signals operate
properly
Pointer does not
move
Pointer does not
move
Good
Symptom
Signals operate
properly
Pointer moves
Pointer moves in
accordance with
float
Good
Signals dim, remain
on or don't
operate
Pointer moves
Pointer moves
Faulty
Signals dim,
remain
on or don't
operate
Pointer does not
move
Pointer does not
move in accord-
ance with float
Faulty
DINK 200
Probable Cause
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
connector
Disconnected
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