1997 GTI fuel sender bad reed switches?

[uptherivah]

Hi I just soldered the F1 fuse as it was blown. I now have 0 ohms at full then 16.5 ohms at the first reed switch Ayer that as I move the float I get an open the rest of the way to what would be empty. Is it just time to bite the bullet and buy a new fuel baffle?
Thank you for any help
RD

 

[ski-d00]

How neat was your solder job? If it gets too wide it will make contact with the trace next to it. Are your magnets in good shape? I can't remember ever seeing those switches fail and I've repaired a lot of baffles.

 

[uptherivah]

Hey thanks for the reply. Double checked no solder bridge to adjacent trace. I tried to ohm it from trace to trace at the top I get open unless the magnet is at R1 then 16.9 ohms. I have a new float and the old one same result with either.
Thanks
RD

 

[ski-d00]

It's a simple circuit but getting the pcb is not simple. Sounds like you a broken trace or connection right after the 2nd switch. Maybe just drill a hole in that area to inspect and test.