Vauxhall cavalier gsi petrol gauge
Vauxhall cavalier gsi petrol gauge
My petrol gauge on my gsi has stopped working what's the first things to check any help appreciated
Re: Vauxhall cavalier gsi petrol gauge
Has it stopped completely ? as the one in my GSI would not read above half a tank I changed the sender unit in the tank & that sorted it out. You could unplug the connector at the sender unit & short it out with a piece of wire & turn the ignition on to see if the gauge reads
Re: Vauxhall cavalier gsi petrol gauge
It is better to try a 120 ohm resistor across the tank connector.
A direct short may kill the gauge as it would cause an instaneous full deflection of the fuel gauge.
A 5 watt resistor at 120 ohms should give a reading just above 1/4 tank.
A total loss of fuel gauge suggests a broken wire or corroded connector pin in the sender plug.
The plug is in the gap between the tank and the rear footwell.
A nice place for mousture and muck to collect.
If the connector and wires seem okay, it is likely that you have a dead gauge.
A direct short may kill the gauge as it would cause an instaneous full deflection of the fuel gauge.
A 5 watt resistor at 120 ohms should give a reading just above 1/4 tank.
A total loss of fuel gauge suggests a broken wire or corroded connector pin in the sender plug.
The plug is in the gap between the tank and the rear footwell.
A nice place for mousture and muck to collect.
If the connector and wires seem okay, it is likely that you have a dead gauge.
Re: Vauxhall cavalier gsi petrol gauge
Cheers robsey n Ian the thing iz working again ,
Re: Vauxhall cavalier gsi petrol gauge
What was the cause of the gauge fault?
Re: Vauxhall cavalier gsi petrol gauge
Hi robsey not looked at it as yet but is working the now , robsey can't seem to source part to fit my clutch looking for the 3 small clamps to keep pressure plate clamped tool number KM526A , tried vauxhall but they don't stock any more any ideas where to get them . want to do clutch at weekend .cheers robsey
Re: Vauxhall cavalier gsi petrol gauge
Try your local motor factors... all three factors near me had them hung up, the last time I popped in to see them.
Re: Vauxhall cavalier gsi petrol gauge
Hello robsey, been a while ,I dropped the tank and the plastic plug has snapped of the sender unit ,I take it its definitely a sender unit I need now ,where can I get one from ,cheers
Re: Vauxhall cavalier gsi petrol gauge
You could try asking your local auto factors.
"Back in the day", they used to carry a few generic sender units that would work on various models, including the Cavalier mk3.
Ah - see you have a4x4 turbo with IRS.
Only on part number comes up on EPC.
90228564, which was replaced by 90510445....
Time to go hunting.
"Back in the day", they used to carry a few generic sender units that would work on various models, including the Cavalier mk3.
Ah - see you have a4x4 turbo with IRS.
Only on part number comes up on EPC.
90228564, which was replaced by 90510445....
Time to go hunting.
Re: Vauxhall cavalier gsi petrol gauge
I have seen two hits for the later part number.
(None currently on ebay)
Genuine Parts search are quoting £155
Another online supplier is quoting £206.
Youch - both are very expensive.
I would have a good look round, for a better deal, or a used part.
(None currently on ebay)
Genuine Parts search are quoting £155
Another online supplier is quoting £206.
Youch - both are very expensive.
I would have a good look round, for a better deal, or a used part.
Re: Vauxhall cavalier gsi petrol gauge
According to the listing, the part is used on -
Calibra - 1989 to 1997
All models.
Upto chassis number -S9000454.
Cavalier - 1989 to 1995
20NE, C20NE, 20SEH, 20XE, C20XE and C20LET.
For "2000", GSI, TURBO and 4WD
Upto chassis number -S1008892
So if you can find one in a scrap yard...
Looking at the image, it is a unique design mounted on the top face of the tank, with a twist / screw on securing ring.
All standard Cavaliers have a completely different horizontally mounted sender.
Calibra - 1989 to 1997
All models.
Upto chassis number -S9000454.
Cavalier - 1989 to 1995
20NE, C20NE, 20SEH, 20XE, C20XE and C20LET.
For "2000", GSI, TURBO and 4WD
Upto chassis number -S1008892
So if you can find one in a scrap yard...
Looking at the image, it is a unique design mounted on the top face of the tank, with a twist / screw on securing ring.
All standard Cavaliers have a completely different horizontally mounted sender.
Re: Vauxhall cavalier gsi petrol gauge
Waiting kn a guy getting bk to me with a price, worst scenario could I get away with drilling a small hole on cap and soldering wires on the wires in the sender stalk ,
Re: Vauxhall cavalier gsi petrol gauge
Only one way to find out.
Solder on the wires, and seal with epoxy-resin or something to create a good seal.
The sender is potentially broke anyway, so you have nothing to lose.
Solder on the wires, and seal with epoxy-resin or something to create a good seal.
The sender is potentially broke anyway, so you have nothing to lose.
Re: Vauxhall cavalier gsi petrol gauge
Hi robsey I've desoldered the wires from the plug inside the cap and ran 2 wires onto the them and pushed them into the connector and its working fine ,what should a buy to seal hole once I drill ,or what exactly am I asking for and where could I get it ,cheers tam
Re: Vauxhall cavalier gsi petrol gauge
Would silicon do the job robsey
Re: Vauxhall cavalier gsi petrol gauge
As said, I would use 2 part epoxy resin.
You can even get it from some of the pound shops.
It is more durable than silicon.
Besides, I am not sure if petrol would soften or dissolve silicon.
You can even get it from some of the pound shops.
It is more durable than silicon.
Besides, I am not sure if petrol would soften or dissolve silicon.