KYMCO DINK50 - Page 35

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