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November 7, 2012 at 5:49 am
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The sending unit is basically a thermally sensitive device that changes value with temperature. The sender provides the gauge with a variable resistance to ground. The FSM shows:
142Ω @133F
49Ω – 32Ω @185F – 212F
If the sending unit tests properly, replace the guage.