2. GENERAL INFORMATION VITALITY 50 FUEL GAUGE 1. Pointer does not register correctly (Ignition switch ON) Inspection/Adjustment Symptom Probable Cause Check battery circuit by operating turn signals. Burned out fuse Weak or dead battery Signals operate Signals dim, remain Faulty ignition switch properly on or don`t operate Loose or disconnected Remove fuel unit and connector check operation of Broken wire harness pointer by moving float up and down. Pointer does not Pointer moves Faulty float Check operation of move pointer by opening and shorting fuel unit terminal on wire harness side. Pointer does not Pointer moves Broken or shorted fuel unit move wire Check connectors for proper connection. Loose or disconnected Good Faulty connector Incorrectly connected connector Broken or shorted wire in fuel gauge 2. Pointer fluctuates or swings (Ignition switch ON) Inspection/Adjustment Symptom Probable Cause Check battery circuit by operating turn signals and horn. Burned out fuse Weak or dead battery Signals operate Signals dim, remain Faulty ignition switch properly on or don`t operate Loose or disconnected Remove fuel unit and connector check operation of Broken wire harness pointer by moving float up and down. Pointer moves Pointer does not Poor contact in fuel unit move Move float up and down rapidly (1 round /sec.) to check the operation of pointer. Pointer moves in Pointer does not accordance with move in accord- Insufficient damping oil in float ance with float fuel gauge Check connectors for proper connection. Good Faulty Loose or disconnected connector Broken or shorted wire in fuel gauge 2-34