Fuel Gague and Temp Gague Stopped Working

[Tammi]

Does anyone have an idea what would cause both gagues to quit working. Started today, occasionally they will register than in a split second stop working. 1992 Nissan Pathfinder SE.

Electrical of some nature, replaced and checked all fuses.

Help please.

Thanks

[bodywhyzdc]

Hi,
I have a 1988 pathfinder and temp gauge and fuel gauge don't register.
Schematic in manual shows common path to ground for these gauges. That path is connected to small silver box on circuit board that shows a small resistance. Some one in an archived thread mentioned a voltage regulator. Could be bad regulator or poor conduction through circut board..?? If you find a solution, would be so great. Need gauges in mountain winter driving! Thanks, J

[infinman]

You are right.Your problem is the voltage regulator for your gauges.It is mounted on the back of your instrument cluster.Many manufacturers use a regulator to control these gauges.Reason for this is to slow down quick changes in ground. eg: you make a quick right turn and all the fuel sloshes to one side then back.The voltage regulator prevents the fuel gauge from going to empty then to original reading.

[kennethb1974]

For your gauge problems there is a cheap and simple solution to fix it if you are still in need to fix it i have a pdf file with the instructions and the part to do so so message me with your email address and ill send you the file the part to fix it from nissan is 52 dollars the part i used to fix it was 55 cents and a small amont of solidering

[denisb]

Originally Posted by kennethb1974

For your gauge problems there is a cheap and simple solution to fix it if you are still in need to fix it i have a pdf file with the instructions and the part to do so so message me with your email address and ill send you the file the part to fix it from nissan is 52 dollars the part i used to fix it was 55 cents and a small amont of solidering

Yup and if something happens Kennethb can't find it I have also done a Write up on fixing this problem. I have it PDf and word format I beleive. I fixed mine about three years ago and it's still working as we speak.