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Scotty_S-15
10-03-2007, 04:12 PM
On 2007-09-29 19:26, Scotty_S-15 wrote:.................... Somehow I toasted my electric water temp gauge. Noticed yesterday, needle is pegged way beyond max hot. Stuck there even with power off. .....................



Update:

I tried whacking my AutoMeter Sport Comp gauge smartly on a hard surface, needle still stuck. So I give up, the gauge is shot. And if that's the case, I might as well dissect it, right? So I loosen up the 3 nuts for the electrical connections on the back of the gauge, I can see that the faceplate and innards are loose, but it still won't come apart. I'm wiggling and jigglling it BUT WAIT! The damned needle is where it belongs! OK, put it all back together, and it works fine. http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_confused.gif http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif

............ So I probably shorted the sending unit wire to ground, pegged the meter, and it got stuck there. Duh!
1badblazer
10-03-2007, 04:27 PM
It always seems to be the small things, but thats better than having to get a new gauge.
Melonhead
10-03-2007, 05:02 PM
On 2007-10-03 21:12, Scotty_S-15 wrote:

I tried whacking my AutoMeter Sport Comp gauge smartly on a hard surface, needle still stuck. So I give up, the gauge is shot. And if that's the case, I might as well dissect it, right? So I loosen up the 3 nuts for the electrical connections on the back of the gauge, I can see that the faceplate and innards are loose, but it still won't come apart. I'm wiggling and jigglling it BUT WAIT! The damned needle is where it belongs! OK, put it all back together, and it works fine. http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_confused.gif http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif

............ So I probably shorted the sending unit wire to ground, pegged the meter, and it got stuck there. Duh!





Nice touch there Scotty http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif



At least you got the best of it!!
spacecadet
10-03-2007, 05:09 PM
I was waiting to read:

"So I got my self a big hammer... and I whacked it !!! Do you think 2 part epoxy is better than crazy glue?" http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif



But seriously, Glad to hear that you didn't have to buy a new one!



SPace!
bikerboyriley1
10-03-2007, 06:05 PM
thats great when things work out like that!
Scotty_S-15
10-06-2007, 06:17 PM
On 2007-10-03 22:09, spacecadet wrote:

I was waiting to read:

"So I got my self a big hammer... and I whacked it !!! ..................................

Please, what kind of hack shoe-maker do you think I am? I just had gotten out my Saws-All, and was looking for an 12", 6 tooth per inch blade when I realized the needle

was OK........... http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif