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Title: bad fuel level sensor??? 95 M900
Post by: mtuduc on September 14, 2008, 06:00:58 PM
Recently on a ride into wisconny my fuel light came on WAY too early, and now it's always on. When I disconnect the sensor directly below the tank the light goes out. Can anyone explain how these sensors work? I read .7 Ohms through the sensor with the tank up. Or could I have a short somewhere?
Title: Re: bad fuel level sensor??? 95 M900
Post by: ducpainter on September 14, 2008, 06:10:32 PM
Bad fuel sensors are about as common as...

Monsters.

That is most likely the issue.
Title: Re: bad fuel level sensor??? 95 M900
Post by: mtuduc on September 14, 2008, 07:50:43 PM
Any Idea what that will cost me next time I'm in civilization?
Title: Re: bad fuel level sensor??? 95 M900
Post by: Howie on September 14, 2008, 08:41:19 PM
Around $100.  You do have alternatives.  Unplug the sending unit or pull the bulb so you don't have to look at the light and use your trip meter.
Title: Re: bad fuel level sensor??? 95 M900
Post by: mtuduc on September 14, 2008, 08:47:05 PM
It would be far more effective to swap with my dad and then unplug HIS sending unit....  ;D

That'll teach him to go to Indy and Deals Gap without me.
Title: Re: bad fuel level sensor??? 95 M900
Post by: Howie on September 14, 2008, 08:54:12 PM
Quote from: mtuduc on September 14, 2008, 08:47:05 PM
It would be far more effective to swap with my dad and then unplug HIS sending unit....  ;D

That'll teach him to go to Indy and Deals Gap without me.

That will work too [thumbsup]
Title: Re: bad fuel level sensor??? 95 M900
Post by: Howley on September 15, 2008, 01:44:10 AM
Someone told me once that the fuel light is only there to tell you that the globe for the fuel light is still working.... [laugh]
Title: Re: bad fuel level sensor??? 95 M900
Post by: mtuduc on September 15, 2008, 05:46:42 AM
I would agree with that, however I'm still working on some jetting issues which results in non uniform fuel mileage. I guess I'll just have to be careful for awhile.

This will be my second pilot light out of order. :o  I still haven't gotten around to putting a new oil pressure sender on. Project for this winter....like I always say