Fuel and Temp guage

jsiemen · 10-23-2007, 06:06 AM

I just installed an upgraded guage set from 4WD. They are from Rugged Ridge. I am getting different reading from the OEM ones that were in there. The fuel reads 3/4 when full and the temp reads more hotter than the older guages. I had to replace the OEM as the fuel guage resistor went out. Has any one used these guages before and any ideas how to corect the readings? Thanks.

**John Strenk** · 10-23-2007, 06:32 AM

I don't know about Rugged Ridge Gauges but most gauges are adjustable one way or another.

Are they round or trapizoidal in shape? Were they a direct replacement gauge?
Do they look like any of these?:
http://www.jeep4x4center.com/jeep-cj8/gauges.htm

Also read this:
http://www.cjoffroad.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5973&SearchTerms=gauge,adjust

jsiemen · 10-23-2007, 06:54 AM

That looks like them the trapizoidal. I will have to pull them back out to see if there is an adjustment on them, or do could you tell me if and how before I pull them. Thanks.

**aero mech** · 10-23-2007, 09:17 AM

I believe the fuel gauge adjust at the sending unit as for the temp gauge maybe you old gage was alittle off. I know there is a site out in ciberspace that tells what the omphs shoule be on the guages at full and empty and hot and cold. A factory manual also has this info in it. Hope this helps. jc

79cj7reny · 10-23-2007, 09:34 AM

Try this link from John Strenk. Very helpful.http://users.adelphia.net/~john.strenk/Gauge%20web%20page/basic_troubleshooting_for_cj_gau.htm

10-23-2007, 06:54 AM	#3
jsiemen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MD Posts: 18 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	That looks like them the trapizoidal. I will have to pull them back out to see if there is an adjustment on them, or do could you tell me if and how before I pull them. Thanks.