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Old 07-06-2004, 07:02 PM   #1
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Dash Gauge Testing?

Anybody know the correct way to bench test the different gauges? Temp.,fuel, amps,
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Old 07-06-2004, 07:52 PM   #2
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If you just want to test if they are working, just hook them up to 12 volts, if the needle moves the gauge works, not sure on how to test accuracy though.
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Old 07-06-2004, 08:00 PM   #3
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Well I'm not looking for accuracy, just to know if they work correctly. Hooked temp gauge to 12v and it smelled . Fuel gauge moves with 12v.
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Old 07-07-2004, 12:11 AM   #4
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Sounds like you might have fried your temp gauge.
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Old 07-10-2004, 02:27 PM   #5
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any body have any ideas?
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Old 07-10-2004, 05:31 PM   #6
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Is it possible to put the cluster back in a truck to test it???? That's the easiest way and will save a lot of trouble.
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