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  1. 07-31-2007 10:49 AM #1
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    VDO, voltmeter gauge problem

     



    I have a set of VDO, (Royale) gauges installed in my Abone. Recently my voltage gauge went haywire. When I turn on the ignition, the needle goes clockwise and buries itself off the scale. When I tap the gauge, it will work normally for a while then the same thing happens. I had a friend who builds street rods and is an expert electrical guy in the Rochester area. He took a look at it and said everything looks to be correct. He can't explain it and suggested that I replace the gauge.

    Has anyone else experienced this type of problem? If so, what did you do to correct it? Is the gauge repairable?

    Thank You in advance.

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  3. 07-31-2007 01:40 PM #2
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    Just a question, is it on a figerglass bodied car? Sounds like something is trying to "find ground" and your volt meter is the shortest path. Just a guess.
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  4. 08-01-2007 09:35 AM #3
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    Nope, its all steel. You won't believe it but I gave it a good wack with a hammer handle and it's been working fine for 2 days. Must be something in the gauge that's goin'!

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    had the same problem with a fuel level guage. had to get a new one
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    Quote Originally Posted by PatMonaco
    Nope, its all steel. You won't believe it but I gave it a good wack with a hammer handle and it's been working fine for 2 days. Must be something in the gauge that's goin'!

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    LOL, So it needed the "HAMMER HANDLE" adjustment.
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    Nah, I refer to that as a "fine adjustment"! (LOL)
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