Finally stopped raining here in Missouri, and I took out the baby yesterday. I noticed the gas gauge giving false readings, and moving around inexplicably. I didn't actually see it move, but it registered at different points throughout my ride, going up and down dramatically.
Anybody know which part I'll likely have to replace? I'm assuming I have to get into the tank. Might be a good time to replace the fuel pump as well just for good measure. Bummer.
Goofy gas gauge
Goofy gas gauge
'87 Guards Red ascMcLaren (#398)
Could be the sender but most likely the IVR. The IVR is the voltage regulator for the gauges. It is a small squarish deal attached to the gauge cluster in 79-86 gauge clusters. They go bad and the gauges float all over.
$14 or so on ebay. I'd try that first....then look at the sender or a ground.
-Mike
$14 or so on ebay. I'd try that first....then look at the sender or a ground.
-Mike
1985 ascMcLaren Coupe - Midnight Blue
Under Restoration
Under Restoration
gas gage
I had the instrument cluster voltage regulator go bad on my 92 GT. Same problem as you indicate, and this is a fairly common problem on Fords.
If yours is an 87, I believe it is different also. It plugs into the back of the instrument cluster.
I bought mine from Ford, about $60.
I looked it up at advanced auto parts by your year, and here is the link.
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDeta ... er=UN33781
If yours is an 87, I believe it is different also. It plugs into the back of the instrument cluster.
I bought mine from Ford, about $60.
I looked it up at advanced auto parts by your year, and here is the link.
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDeta ... er=UN33781