Mine did the same thing and I found a questionable ground. After fixing it the syptoms changed, but the gauge was still doing strange things. I found a used gauge and that cured the problem for me. Hope this helps.<br> Chris<br> 83 TD
jumping gauges...
I notice from time to time both the fuel and temp gauge in my 81 300TDT jump around. Any ideas on what causes this?...grounding? sending units? others?
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Noticed the same thing on my temp gauge (1980 300TD, German, Turbo)<br> Would love to see the answer...
I can't promise results, but only what worked for me.
The left hand knob on the...
I can't promise results, but only what worked for me.
The left hand knob on the cluster, the one for resetting the trip and dimming the gauge lights...well that was corroded. I removed the dial, and (gasp) hacked it apart and hard wired it together (so no dimming feature) My gauges haven't jumped since.
Shane Kullman
'82 300D Silver
The left hand knob on the...
I can't promise results, but only what worked for me.
The left hand knob on the cluster, the one for resetting the trip and dimming the gauge lights...well that was corroded. I removed the dial, and (gasp) hacked it apart and hard wired it together (so no dimming feature) My gauges haven't jumped since.
Shane Kullman
'82 300D Silver
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