Leaderboard

Actually the directions found here gave me the confidence to remove the entire assemble http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-1st-and-2nd-gen-1990-2000/488077-fuel-gauge-fix-tutorial-93-94-a.html. The directions were not identical to my GX470 2004, albeit it was close enough to get the job done without breaking anything. Once the gauge assembly was carefully removed, I unscrewed the back cover to observe the circuit board. The capacitors looked good. Nothing was swelling nor leaking. So I decided instead to screw back the cover, and clean the contacts (male & female) ends using PURE Electronics Contact Cleaner, http://www.amazon.com/CRC-5103-Quick-Electronic-Cleaner/dp/B000BXOGNI. Something you can find online, Radio Shack, or Fry’s Electronics for $4.50 (It’s basically 70% isopropyl alcohol in a spray can). The contacts I’m referred to are the ones that connect the assembly to the car harness. Once sprayed, and carefully dried everything was reassembled and the temperature and fuel gauge magically worked. For all the fuss, I would consider this a tremendously simple job that cost about 1 hours’ time. Not a clue what the dealer would charge, but I’m certain this would not be cheap. Happy for now to report that job is complete with gauges working correctly. If the status changes, I will keep everyone posted.