SR5 gauge cluster question.......not the usual tach/oil sender etc.
04-27-2010, 06:37 AM
#1
SR5 gauge cluster question.......not the usual tach/oil sender etc.
I bought an SR5 cluster to swap out my bare bones one. I have searched and know the necessary measures that need to be done for the tach and the oil sending unit. My question is if the SR5 cluster is wired for the gas light will my trucks harness have it, and will it light up when the gas gauge gets/almost to empty?
Last edited by 77lubr; 04-27-2010 at 09:12 AM.
05-10-2010, 05:49 PM
#2
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I don';t think I've ever seen a gas light on either gauge cluster. THe optional idiot markers are: BACK DOOR, T-BELT (for diesels), A/T OIL, CHECK ENGINE (for 22-RE), and the usual SEAT BELT, BRAKE and CHARGE. I don't believe there any other ones. THe fuel light is a pretty retarded idea considering there's a gauge right there. I never understood the reasoning behind seeing how long you can push a tank of gas.
Anyway, there's a 50/50 chance that the tach will automatically work. Some are pre-wired and some aren't. Definetly change oil sending unit as mentioned. There have been circumstances where fuel gauges don't read exactly the same. It has to do with natural resistance built up in the gauges over time. Some age better than others... kind of like women.
Anyway, there's a 50/50 chance that the tach will automatically work. Some are pre-wired and some aren't. Definetly change oil sending unit as mentioned. There have been circumstances where fuel gauges don't read exactly the same. It has to do with natural resistance built up in the gauges over time. Some age better than others... kind of like women.
Last edited by XtraSlow_XtraCab; 05-10-2010 at 05:52 PM.
05-10-2010, 06:50 PM
#3
I don';t think I've ever seen a gas light on either gauge cluster. THe optional idiot markers are: BACK DOOR, T-BELT (for diesels), A/T OIL, CHECK ENGINE (for 22-RE), and the usual SEAT BELT, BRAKE and CHARGE. I don't believe there any other ones. THe fuel light is a pretty retarded idea considering there's a gauge right there. I never understood the reasoning behind seeing how long you can push a tank of gas.
Anyway, there's a 50/50 chance that the tach will automatically work. Some are pre-wired and some aren't. Definetly change oil sending unit as mentioned. There have been circumstances where fuel gauges don't read exactly the same. It has to do with natural resistance built up in the gauges over time. Some age better than others... kind of like women.
Anyway, there's a 50/50 chance that the tach will automatically work. Some are pre-wired and some aren't. Definetly change oil sending unit as mentioned. There have been circumstances where fuel gauges don't read exactly the same. It has to do with natural resistance built up in the gauges over time. Some age better than others... kind of like women.
Oh yeah, I am unfortunately similar to Kosmo Kramer, and love to test the limits of a tank of gas.
05-11-2010, 04:13 AM
#5
I'm well aware of the risks of driving with an empty tank. My truck is carb'd so changing the fuel filter is about as easy as putting gas in it. EFI's are a different story.
Thanks for the input, but I really only need to know if the light will work. If I need any other info about the MAJOR risks of driving around with an empty tank of guys I'll be sure to send you a PM.
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