Voltage gauge not working

[PATHnz]

My voltage gauge has stopped working in my 85 BJ73, any ideas on where to start? Needle doesn't move at all.

 

[ozcrusier]

I would put a multi meter on the battery and start truck check your getting 13.8 to 14.4 volts into the battery. Then check at the voltage gauge if you got power if so the gauge needs replacing.

 

[CharlesHS]

Once the battery and charging voltages are verified; you should check where does the voltage gauge get its voltage reading from.
There could be a broken wire or dirty connection in the harness or might also be a loose or dirty ground somewhere....

 

[JuanJ]

Hello,

You might have a corroded or loose ignition cable as well.

On 73/74/75 Series trucks, sometimes the folding windshield seal fails and allows water in. It usually drips right into the ignition and volt meter cables. Water and current cause corrosion.

Botched alarm installations often cause the volt meter wiring to loosen and/or fail.






Juan

 

[PATHnz]

Hello,

You might have a corroded or loose ignition cable as well.

On 73/74/75 Series trucks, sometimes the folding windshield seal fails and allows water in. It usually drips right into the ignition and volt meter cables. Water and current cause corrosion.

Botched alarm installations often cause the volt meter wiring to loosen and/or fail.






Juan

My windscreen is extremely leaky so I think this may be my problem