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Originally posted by captain eagle captain eagle wrote:

I have a 1981 AMC Eagle Limited Wagon !!! The fuel guage works and I have heat But Temp Guage doesn't work! Please tell how to get it w\to work!!! EHANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!
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First disconnect the temp sending unit and ground the wire to the block. If the temp gauge goes up to "HOT" (all the way up) the gauge is working fine, replace the sending unit. If not, make sure there is no break in the wire before replacing the temp gauge.
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Those parts that were talked about in this thread, that were being purchased at Radio Shack are now not available through the defunct Radio Shack,

Anyone found a new source?
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Originally posted by White70JavelinSST White70JavelinSST wrote:

Those parts that were talked about in this thread, that were being purchased at Radio Shack are now not available through the defunct Radio Shack,

Anyone found a new source?


This is the only way to go.  I have not personally used one but I know of two friends that have and they are very satisfied.

http://rt-eng.com/rte/index.php/RTE_limiter
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Never heard of it called a "limiter" before, but I guess that's a Chrysler term for what AMC calls the IVR (Instrument Voltage Regulator). RTEs instructions for using an external regulator with the regulator built into the fuel gauge will work for AMCs made that way -- Hornets and Gremlins through about 77 or 78, 67-69 American/Rogue.

With Radio Shack gone there is no easy place to get small electronic components. You can order from several on-line places or Amazon though. Might cost you $7 to order a $2 part though. I recently needed a couple diodes for a repair -- no local source. Had to order a pack of $10 for $6 and pay $5 to ship, all for $2 worth of diodes it there had been a local RS.  Many cities still have electronics or HAM radio hobby stores, maybe you're lucky. I did a quick Google search and really couldn't find anything in Columbia SC. Might be some small shop somewhere...
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I would try Mouser for the L7805 regulator. Or call electronics repair shops locally. I have ordered L7824 and 7924 regs for audio projects from China for about a dollar but they take a while to arrive.
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Is this the same on earlier cars (regulator), my '66 American is the same way....no temp or gas gauge. 
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Yes, there is a removable regulator on the back of the instrument panel on the 66. Looks like a little metal container, plugs in. Lucky you have a 66 -- starting in 67 the regulator is made into the fuel gauge and a lot harder to repair.
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Alright! Lets get our fuel and temp gauges working again YEA!

Thanks everybody for all the additional solutions and info.

-Now planning to fix REBEL/M-XRV8's fuel and temp gauges and will be doing pics and description over there in the 'Member's Projects' section.
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Originally posted by farna farna wrote:

Yes, there is a removable regulator on the back of the instrument panel on the 66. Looks like a little metal container, plugs in. Lucky you have a 66 -- starting in 67 the regulator is made into the fuel gauge and a lot harder to repair.

Thanks Frank I'll check it out
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