1998 VMax 700 XTC Fuel Sender Problem

[Mr_Nadeau]

Hey gang ..

I'm hoping someone can help me out with a problem. My 1998 VMax 700 Triple XTC won't budge off "full" even tho it burns right thru a tank of gas. I've been told this is probably a bad fuel sender/sensor that needs to be replaced. Because I don't have the manual to the sled I'm unable to see where the part is located and if I can replace it myself.

Can any tech guys offer some insight on the part location .. degree of difficulty in replacing and any other helpful tips?

Thanks !!

 

[daman]

Welcome to the site,

Check the grounds and check for any wires that might have rubbed through. You can also check the resistance through the sending unit; probe the sending unit connector with an ohm-meter while changing the position of the float to make sure the sending unit is working.

you can reach in with a magnet tool and grab the steel shaft of the sender and move the float up and down.

 

[Mr_Nadeau]

I took a telescoping magnet and just lifted the float valve up and down a few times, turned the key on and the fuel gauge read correctly. Lifted the float up and down a few times with the key on and watched the gauge move accordingly.

Guess whatever was making it hang up jiggled loose

Thanks so much daman!

 

[daman]

Great good luck!!!!

 

[greg]

Check to see that the float-bob didn't fall-off the wire arm.