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Old 09-06-2011, 07:11 PM
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hey guys i just converted to a fuel cell w/ level sensor setup. it reads 0-90 ohms, and im looking for a way to get it connected to my oem fuel gauge. any inpput on what wire to tap into? whether it be on the cluster or on the oem pump wiring harness?? need this asap!!
Old 09-06-2011, 10:14 PM
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Look in the service manual section DI (driver information) under "combination meters" for info on the fuel level sensor. It'll tell you which pins the sending unit should connect to.

The OEM unit resistance is approximately 80 ohms when empty and 3 ohms when full, so your sending unit will probably make the gauge read off a bit, but not too much.
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^dude awesome, thanks! anybody else with some more info, please chime in!
Old 09-07-2011, 03:54 AM
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Fuel cells are g@y... End comment.
Old 09-07-2011, 05:27 AM
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pm my cousin cassa_bx I kno he did it in a vq powered 240 with z cluster n it works flawless...
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Originally Posted by Quamen
Fuel cells are g@y... End comment.
so are red 350z's

Originally Posted by 350zion
pm my cousin cassa_bx I kno he did it in a vq powered 240 with z cluster n it works flawless...
thanks for the heads up, sending pm meow
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Originally Posted by bbs350z
so are red 350z's
Very true... but running red Z > not running silver Z
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In for stick fight
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Originally Posted by Quamen
Very true... but running red Z > not running silver Z
so true

let me know when your left leg gets bored lmao
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