so, elsewhere on these forums I tried (with the help of many) for months to solve an issue where my gas gauge would not read the gas level. I tried wiring diagrams, dashboard harness, gauges, etc. no dice. I could maybe try to buy a new FJ40 specfic gauge for the dash cluster and a new gas tank sensor, but the wiring harness at the dashboard I think have issues themselves.
anyway, many of my gauges on my dash have already been changed by the PO (i.e., engine temp, volt meter, oil presure, etc.). So, the ones in the original dash cluster are all dead and all I use are speed and odometer and turn signals.
well, I was thinking of now doing the same aftermarket trick with the gas gauge. maybe putting in an aftermarket gauge that would be more affordable and easier to rewire then any more hours spent troublshooting the old one and messy wiring harness.
so, I wonder if I would just buy a generic gas gauge, drill a hole in the dash and mount it next to my others, get a new fj40 gas tank sensor (to be safe) and then run new wiring to this gas gauge based on it's provided diagram. does this sound right? that simple? any reccomendations for a good reliable dash mount gas gauge you guys have tried?
anyway, many of my gauges on my dash have already been changed by the PO (i.e., engine temp, volt meter, oil presure, etc.). So, the ones in the original dash cluster are all dead and all I use are speed and odometer and turn signals.
well, I was thinking of now doing the same aftermarket trick with the gas gauge. maybe putting in an aftermarket gauge that would be more affordable and easier to rewire then any more hours spent troublshooting the old one and messy wiring harness.
so, I wonder if I would just buy a generic gas gauge, drill a hole in the dash and mount it next to my others, get a new fj40 gas tank sensor (to be safe) and then run new wiring to this gas gauge based on it's provided diagram. does this sound right? that simple? any reccomendations for a good reliable dash mount gas gauge you guys have tried?