Coastcard Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 When I replaced my tank I am sure I wrote down what the 3 connections were however I seem to have lost the bit of paper. Could one of you lovely people tell me which wires go on which connectors (from top to bottom). IIRC and checking the wiring diagram there is Black (earth), Black and Green and a Brown wire. Oh - its a 1988 V8 110. Thank you. EDIT - I also have a black box fixed behind the dash console (with the dials in) which looks like a small amplifier - i.e finned on one side. It has a Lucas sticker on it and has an ISO (radio) type connector which is disconnected. What is it? I recall someone asking the same question a while back, but searching for black box brings up a lot of pages - will keep looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 the black finned box is the dim dip unit, if the sidelights are on & engine is running the headlights should be on at about 10% illumination, if the dim dip isn't working either disconnect the unit & normal sidelight/headlight operation will be possible with no dim dip, or replace the unit to restore dim dip operation. if the earth connection is a threaded stud put the earth wire here, then connect the other 2, if the gauge reads empty & the low fuel light is on But you know you have fuel just reverse the 2 wires, then the gauge should read correctly & the low fuel light shgould go out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastcard Posted October 12, 2007 Author Share Posted October 12, 2007 Thanks Ralph, I suspect there may have been a reason the box was disconnected then . For the sender, it is the connections to the tank I need to know. As a starting point for your analysis, which of the spade connectors (of the 3) on the tank sender should the earth be connected to (top middle or bottom)? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 not sure which is earth but a check on the inside of the tank unit should tell you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastcard Posted October 12, 2007 Author Share Posted October 12, 2007 No desire to start dismantling again as is in situ (unless I find out the sender has decided to break!). Thinks... multimeter should hopefully identify earth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastcard Posted October 12, 2007 Author Share Posted October 12, 2007 A bit of juggling and at least got the guage to work. Low fuel light not working so will add to post MOT jobs! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpb Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 A bit of juggling and at least got the guage to work. Low fuel light not working so will add to post MOT jobs!Thanks. Has it got a low fuel warning light, as my 1996 defender isnt fitted with one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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