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vayuwings
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 Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 5:35 pm Post subject: Fuel gauge calibration |
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Hello list -
Both my vdo fuel gauges (I prefer the round, analog and might take my ipad along in future when flying if needed) when grounded and properly hooked up show about 1/3 full, then go to MT when the sender arm is moved opposite. I 'm sure they have to be adjusted/calibrated, is the little hole next to the + terminal the access? I see a slot in there and tried to turn it but wouldn't budge..... they came with my kit from ZAC #301 015D
Would really appreciate any help with this, thanks.
Dave
601XL almost done w/upgrade
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bryanmmartin
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| Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 11:41 pm Post subject: Fuel gauge calibration |
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You shouldn't have to calibrate them if the senders are the correct ones for the gauges. The gauges are designed to work with senders with a specific resistance range. If your gauges are only reading 1/3, I suspect you have a mismatch. I don't even think there is any internal calibration provision in these gauges.
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Hello list -
Both my vdo fuel gauges (I prefer the round, analog and might take my ipad along in future when flying if needed) when grounded and properly hooked up show about 1/3 full, then go to MT when the sender arm is moved opposite. I 'm sure they have to be adjusted/calibrated, is the little hole next to the + terminal the access? I see a slot in there and tried to turn it but wouldn't budge..... they came with my kit from ZAC #301 015D
Would really appreciate any help with this, thanks.
Dave
601XL almost done w/upgrade
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vayuwings
Joined: 12 Dec 2008
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Location: arizona
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| Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2010 11:38 am Post subject: Re: Fuel gauge calibration |
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Thanks for the responses. It really irks me that the included parts from my kit don't match - Checking the ohms on them shows that now.
I'll either go for new ones or seriously consider an EIS for at least the engine, fuel, amm. etc. side of the panel.
Thanks again, Dave
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bryanmmartin
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| Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2010 11:47 am Post subject: Fuel gauge calibration |
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If the parts in your kit don't match, Zenith will probably send you the correct ones at no charge. They've been very good about correcting such mistakes in the past.
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Thanks for the responses. It really irks me that the included parts from my kit don't match - Checking the ohms on them shows that now.
I'll either go for new ones or seriously consider an EIS for at least the engine, fuel, amm. etc. side of the panel.
Thanks again, Dave
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N61BM, CH 601 XL,
RAM Subaru, Stratus redrive.
do not archive.
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