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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 10:40 PM
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Ok, I am a total noob when it comes to this issue. I had a shop install my electric full sweep fuel pressure gauge into my trans am. Just last week the gauge quit working. I still get the light in the gauge but zero movement at all. How do I go about and trouble shoot this problem? I guess I might need a new sender unit, but I want to make sure before I just order it for 100.00.

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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 10:13 AM
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 11:57 AM
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Do they still zero out when they power up?
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 08:36 PM
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The gauge does not move at all, during a start up or shutdown. The light is on the gauge though, buy the needle never ever moves. Hope that helps.
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They should zero out when you turn the key on or if you have a switch for it. But since they are not zeroing out there is an electrical problem. Do you know if they soldered the wire or just used crimp connectors? Maybe a fuse blown?
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I will check today. Thanks so much for the help, I will keep you posted
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