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KW T2000 - Fuel Gauge Shows Empty Unless I Unplug Coolant Sensor?!

Discussion in 'Kenworth Forum' started by Airman89, Sep 22, 2016.

  1. Sep 22, 2016 #1
    Airman89

    Airman89 Light Load Member

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    Yet another issue with the truck I purchased. The fuel gauge reads empty unless I unhook the coolant sensor. When I unhook the coolant sensor the fuel gauge reads as it should.
     
    Airman89, Sep 22, 2016
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  3. Sep 30, 2016 #2
    WitchingHour

    WitchingHour Road Train Member

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    What year is this truck?
     
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  4. Sep 30, 2016 #3
    sdaniel

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    Paccar quality, shines through.
     
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  5. Sep 30, 2016 #4
    AModelCat

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    Paccar quality lol. The truck's like 10 years old or something if I remember it right from OP's other post. Not so much a quality issue as simply not being looked after by the previous owner.

    Does the temperature gauge work correctly?
     
    AModelCat, Sep 30, 2016
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    Airman89 Thanks this.
  7. Sep 30, 2016 #5
    Airman89

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    It's a 2000 T2000. Yes the temperature gauge is spot on. All of the other garages work great
     
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  8. Oct 2, 2016 #6
    AModelCat

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    That's a weird one. Only thing that comes to mind is a short in the dash between the fuel gauge and temperature gauge. Or a poor gauge ground.
     
    AModelCat, Oct 2, 2016
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  9. Oct 2, 2016 #7
    Cottonmouth85

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    I believe this guy is living in your dashboard somewhere.

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    They're super hard to kill and can easily move from truck to truck.

    Park next to a volvo (their favorite snack) and unhook your batteries. If you're lucky he may get bored and move on.
     
    Cottonmouth85, Oct 2, 2016
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