Fuel Gauge????? any ideas

[paulandjo]

So before I start removing petrol tanks etc. to sort out the sender, I was just wondering if there is any other reason the fuel gauge has stopped working in my van also don't know if its related but the high beam led has stopped working. I just thought everybody loved my bus and that was why they were flashing.

[kevtherev]

[Mocki]

the high beam indecation is controlled by the o/s headlight, so check that is working also.
it could be the LED at fault, or it could be the PCB on the clock assy.... try giving the 14pin multiplug on the dash assy a "wiggle" , its just above your knee when sitting in the driver seat.

the fuel gauge may be caused by the same, its worth looking at before dropping the tank

[jed the spread]

mine does it sometimes. if its like mine its a bad earth, look behind the fuse box and rub down the contacts on the earthing points. There are a few just be carefull not to pull on any of the other wires to hard.

jed

[bigherb]

Early models the earth for the fuel sender goes to the front chassis crossmember.

[J188]

I think i'm right in saying if it is an early van they don't have a blue LED for the high beam its a blue bulb so it might of popped?

[Mocki]

I think i'm right in saying if it is an early van they don't have a blue LED for the high beam its a blue bulb so it might of popped?

you are right in saying that, well a white bulb with a blue cover, but the poster didnt give us the year, so i assumed late........

[paulandjo]

Cheers guys plenty of ideas there. the vans an '82 . Will get out there as soon as it stops blowing a hooley.