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MotoRider42HC 06-24-2019 07:03 AM

Sending Unit Wiring & Replacement Connector
 
#1. My OEM connector crumbled and fell apart in my hands. Anyone know where I can get a new one? (NOT from a dealership) OR, is there a way to use bullet connectors to make a custom one? I have a 3D printer, so i just need copper that fits the lugs...

#2. I've found some information on which wire goes where, but not enough to finish the job.
T = Brown = Ground To Frame
G = Green = Connect To Fuel Gauge
W = White = ??? >WHAT IS THIS FOR?<

I'm rewiring the whole car from scratch, and using a cheap JEGS universal digital gauge display. So i need to know what each of the three wires actually do.

Resources that partially helped:
https://rennlist.com/forums/924-931-944-951-968-forum/630481-fuel-sending-unit-wiring.html
http://www.clarks-garage.com/pdf-manual/elect-13.pdf

Thanks!!!
- James

Update: I've solved the majority of this problem!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCe6I6QXcO4
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944 Ecology 06-24-2019 07:09 AM

The white wire is for the low fuel indicator light.

Many parts dismantlers will sell you an original connector with a stub harness.

MotoRider42HC 06-24-2019 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 944 Ecology (Post 10501590)
The white wire is for the low fuel indicator light.

Many parts dismantlers will sell you an original connector with a stub harness.

Do you know how it works? Does the White just "short to ground" when the fuel is low, which i could use to connect to a relay, that then lights-up a 12V light?

Thanks for the help!!!

944 Ecology 06-24-2019 07:26 AM

Yes, the white shorts to ground when the fuel level is low enough (on a stock tank, it is generally between 1 gallon and 2 gallons.)

MotoRider42HC 07-02-2019 10:31 AM

Update: Not related:
My tank is completely empty, but the brand new sending unit I bought here from Pelican shows only ~35 ohms .... shouldn't that be reading as 60 ohms ???

944 Ecology 07-02-2019 11:54 AM

According Clarks Garage Shop Manual, it should read 63.2 ohms.

Fuel Level Indication Problems / Repairs

MotoRider42HC 07-02-2019 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 944 Ecology (Post 10510430)
According Clarks Garage Shop Manual, it should read 63.2 ohms.

Fuel Level Indication Problems / Repairs

Sounds like Pelican sold me a bad sending unit, lol. Oh well, i'm using a custom gauge panel anyway, looks like 50% on my gauge panel will be an empty gas tank, hahaha.

Edit:
Update: I've solved the majority of this problem!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCe6I6QXcO4
Designed a custom cover and connector!
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