Yes it does... its on the back of the dash, and the list vendors have
them for pretty cheap.  I think that when they go bad, there are usually
symptoms in both the temperature and fuel gauges.

-Wes

Ray Hill wrote:
> Hello again,
>
> As I have mentioned in some of my other posts, my daughter's 86 Vanagon
> (AKA: The Mystery Machine) is her regular commute from home to her college
> dorm twice a week.  The latest problem is the operation of the fuel gauge.
> It only registers about a half tank when full.  Does anyone know what the
> ohm readings should be on the tank sending unit at both ends of the scale?
>
> Other than the obvious issue with a defective tank sending unit is there any
> other potential problem areas that I should check?
>
> On some other vehicles it is on occasion an issue with the actual ground to
> the tank.  Is this an issue with the Vanagon?
>
> Also, what about an instrument panel gauge voltage stabilizer?  These nifty
> units are an issue with both my older Fords and with my MGs, so does the
> Vanagon have one of these hidden somewhere?
>
>
> Thank for any help,
>
> Ray
>
>