Perentie 4x4 fuel guage sender unit

[Phil B]

Hi,
My Perentie 4x4 fuel guage sender unit has stopped working.
I have checked the sender and is open circuit.
Can anybody give advise on a repair or let me know if you have one for sale.

Thanks,

Phil.

[Mick_Marsh]

Wouldn't something like that be the same as a civvy unit?

[Phil B]

Apparently not.
The part is listed as AYG9825 which AFAIK is not a Defender or 110 part number.
Appears to be a special at a very special price from LR ($400)
I will try and fix it or modify a series or Defender on if I cant find a second hand one.

Phil.

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Aren't the Perentie tanks the same as the early 90 tanks? (not the Defender/Puma 90)

[rar110]

I bought a new one from FWD at Yeronga Brisbane for about $110, about 12 mths ago.

[Phil B]

I bought a new one from FWD at Yeronga Brisbane for about $110, about 12 mths ago.

I tried FWD Motors, none in stock. They got a price for me from LR of $400.
I will try and fix the old one or mod a Defender one as Diana suggested.

Thanks for the reponses, I'll let you know how I go.

Phil B

[cmurray]

Aren't the Perentie tanks the same as the early 90 tanks? (not the Defender/Puma 90)

Owning a 1984 90 and having had to replace the fuel tank, they are definitely different, but the passenger side tank on my RFSV is the same. The rear of the 90 tank has a corner missing to clear the rear lower control arm mount on the chassis.

[rar110]

To me they look close enough to VDO units on eBay.

[Bearman]

I am pretty sure they are a VDO unit as well. The gauge is a VDO so presume the sender is as well. I have a spare in the shed but it will probably be a few days before I have time to find it and check!!

[Bearman]

Checked the spare I have and it is a VDO one.

[303gunner]

Although made by VDO, VDO make several versions that are physically the same size, but vary electrically and are used with a specific gauge. Some are low resistance, some are high. Some will increase resistance through the range of the float travel, while others decrease. You are going to have to find someone with an ohmmeter and record the resistance from the empty position to the full position to ID the correct sender.


5-90 Ohms (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VDO-FUEL-SENDER-UNIT-5-90-OHMS-AUTOMOTIVE-MARINE-BRAND-NEW-/221294311350?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item33862b37b6)
10-180 Ohms (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VDO-FUEL-SENDER-UNIT-10-180-ohms-AUTOMOTIVE-MARINE-BRAND-NEW-/321216307492?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ac9fbe124)
240-33 Ohms (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VDO-FUEL-SENDER-UNIT-AMERICAN-STYLE-240-33-OHMS-AUTOMOTIVE-MARINE-BRAND-NEW-/221294310375?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item33862b33e7)