| Low Fuel Level light sensor GL1500 How to Fix #90971 | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Tue Apr 27th, 2010 05:24 pm | 1st Post |
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My low fuel light does come on for a few seconds when I first start, and then goes out like normal, but does not come on when gas gets low. I have looked on line for a sensor but have not found one. Also when I take off I hear a clunk like a "U" joint or something, any ideas what to do about fixing either or both my problems. Thanks
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| Posted: Tue Apr 27th, 2010 06:47 pm | 2nd Post |
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37810-MN5-008 This is the low fuel thermistor part no. The dealer will try to sell you the whole pump assy, if you go in and ask for the low fuel fix. 37810 - MB4 - 008 from a v65 Magna is supposed to work, also. I think they're the same thing. Try this page for a guide, but it's more aimed at pump replacement. http://www.berrysweb.com/Documents/GL1500_FuelPump.pdf or http://www.berrysweb.com/1500_fuel_pump.htm The clunk - -what's the year and model, and what's the mileage? All this info is important. Could be splines and wheel hub that have never been taken care of; IE: no 60% moly applied at 20k miles intervals, or a bad hub in the cushion area. That stuff rarely gets serviced, when tire is off. Real shame, too Last edited on Tue Apr 27th, 2010 06:50 pm by Oregonwinger ____________________ Knicknacks by Eric of Holland (former LTD rider) 80 Int., 85 Int., 85 LTD, 90/2000 1500, and now a 2006 Nav, Cabernet Red |
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| Posted: Tue Apr 27th, 2010 11:02 pm | 3rd Post |
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No biggie to change out the low fuel warning sensor Remove the seat and pull apart the 3 quick disconnects and the three nuts and remove the fuel pump. You'll have to angle it out and then remove a breather hose and a couple of screws that hold on the actual sensor. The part number in red is for a 92 Aspy, but I imagine they are all the same. Think I paid $35 for it from Cheap Cycle Parts, winter of 08. http://www.goldwingfacts.com/forums/forum1/61924.html Dusty Last edited on Tue Apr 27th, 2010 11:04 pm by Dusty Boots ____________________ Ken - 1992 GL1500 Aspencade - Dorksider # 2 6th Officer/Road Captain - CMC, 034 Cannington Chapter Find your Path and share the Journey! "It's never too early to plan and never too late to go!" - Dusty Boots Hmm ..... wonder where that stretch of blacktop leads to ...... What has Dusty been up to Prevent/Repair those cracked 1500 trunk lids by installing a set of Rudy's Lid Reinforcement Panels to the underside of your trunk lid. |
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| Posted: Wed Apr 28th, 2010 01:11 am | 4th Post |
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You can repair the low fuel warning light for a couple of bucks with a thermister from Mouser Electronics, Basic soldering skills will get the job done. Disconnect the battery, remove the seat, pull the unit from the tank and take the "can" apart that the thermister is in. If you haven't done it before it may take you about 1 hour to do the job. Usually some of the members here will have an extra one. Last edited on Wed Apr 28th, 2010 01:13 am by Eagledriver |
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| Posted: Wed Apr 28th, 2010 07:14 pm | 5th Post |
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Oregonwinger wrote: ... Should be 1Kohm like the Mouser p/n: 527-2004-1k (clicky) 
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| Posted: Thu Apr 29th, 2010 07:08 pm | 6th Post |
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This may be a dumb question, but what the the thermister look like?
____________________ Life is a Highway, Just Wing it. 1996 GL1500 SE - Hit a Deer - It's Gone. 2006 GL1800 w/ Champion Trike Kit - Love it. |
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| Posted: Thu Apr 29th, 2010 07:35 pm | 7th Post |
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like a small resistor.
____________________ Knicknacks by Eric of Holland (former LTD rider) 80 Int., 85 Int., 85 LTD, 90/2000 1500, and now a 2006 Nav, Cabernet Red |
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| Posted: Mon May 3rd, 2010 02:52 am | 8th Post |
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I've ordered 2 of the thermisters, is it inside the little sensor can inside the tank, or am I looking in the wrong place. I took the unit out of the tank just to see what I was looking for and did not see anything that looked like a resistor. If I can find it and get to it I can fix it. Thanks for all the help so far.
____________________ Life is a Highway, Just Wing it. 1996 GL1500 SE - Hit a Deer - It's Gone. 2006 GL1800 w/ Champion Trike Kit - Love it. |
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| Posted: Mon May 3rd, 2010 01:11 pm | 9th Post |
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I still don't know exactly where the thermister is. Can someone tell me where to look?
____________________ Life is a Highway, Just Wing it. 1996 GL1500 SE - Hit a Deer - It's Gone. 2006 GL1800 w/ Champion Trike Kit - Love it. |
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| Posted: Mon May 3rd, 2010 01:18 pm | 10th Post |
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pdgriggs52 wrote: I still don't know exactly where the thermister is. Can someone tell me where to look? You're spot-on -- it's in the "Little sensor can" in the tank (on the pump assy you pulled to look at).  Lots of these blow when folks fuel up with the key on (especially if the low fuel light's on) due to thermal shock of the part.
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| Posted: Mon May 3rd, 2010 01:30 pm | 11th Post |
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Inside the protective 'can' that you removed from the fuel pump. Those two leads will lead you right to it.
____________________ Ken - 1992 GL1500 Aspencade - Dorksider # 2 6th Officer/Road Captain - CMC, 034 Cannington Chapter Find your Path and share the Journey! "It's never too early to plan and never too late to go!" - Dusty Boots Hmm ..... wonder where that stretch of blacktop leads to ...... What has Dusty been up to Prevent/Repair those cracked 1500 trunk lids by installing a set of Rudy's Lid Reinforcement Panels to the underside of your trunk lid. |
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| Posted: Mon May 3rd, 2010 02:08 pm | 12th Post |
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Thanks, I should have gone to page 2 ilo asking again. I'll get it done now. Thanks a bunch.
____________________ Life is a Highway, Just Wing it. 1996 GL1500 SE - Hit a Deer - It's Gone. 2006 GL1800 w/ Champion Trike Kit - Love it. |
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| Posted: Tue Jun 15th, 2010 01:39 pm | 13th Post |
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GL1500 THERMISTOR P/N: 37810-MN5-008 MAGNA THERMISTOR P/N: 37810-MB4-008 It's been mentioned elsewhere, that the Magna part is less expensive, but I haven't priced them out at my local Honda shop yet.....papasmurf' Last edited on Tue Jun 15th, 2010 01:40 pm by papasmurf ____________________ Old Tom aka papasmurf in NH '95 GL SE/CSC Friendship III sidecar Long-time member: NE 3 Wheelers Sidecar Club of MA Life-long HO Scale model railroader John Wayne movie collection |
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| Posted: Sun Jun 12th, 2011 03:18 pm | 14th Post |
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Someone was looking so here's a bump to the top. I just replaced the thermistor yesterday in my 1500. One hour job, pretty easy. Thanks to all who posted info above. The Mouser part above cost me $0.93 and about $8 for shipping.
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| Posted: Wed Jun 15th, 2011 06:28 pm | 15th Post |
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So I guess it is supposed to be a Negative Temperature Coefficient device?
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29th, 2012 05:58 am | 16th Post |
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I just bought 2 from mouser if anyone needs one.
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| Posted: Mon Feb 27th, 2012 03:14 pm | 17th Post |
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kt0937 wrote: I just bought 2 from mouser if anyone needs one. I ran out of gas yesterday due to the low fuel light not coming on. If you still have the thermistor I'll buy it....-Rich
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