'83 Digital Cluster Question

December 13, 2005, 12:51:16 PM

Hey all,
I have one of the possibly-rare '83 Cougars with a digital dash cluster that is my current project. It's not driveable right now with a busted rear axle, plus I've begun the process of removing the whole radiator core support area that was mucked up in a wreck (short version, I've already removed the radiator, so I can't run the motor for long). My actual question is, when I do crank it up or even just turn the ignition on, the digital speedo comes on (showing 0 MPH), but the digital fuel gauge flashes and shows no 'bars' of fuel. What does that indicate? That the tank is so low that it doesn't register, or that I have a sending/electrical issue? I have had no need or opportunity to fill the tank since I bought the car, and have no actual idea how much it's got in it. Does anybody have any experience with the '83/'84 digital cluster who could help me figure this out? Thanks for the assistance.

Fordman3

'83 Digital Cluster Question

Reply #1 – December 14, 2005, 03:20:43 AM

I have never seen a 83 digital dash, But, on the 86's when the fuel light flashes it means that it is out of gas.