what are these wires on my tank

[MikesChevelle]

i took the tank off my GS850G to change the spark plug and I notice there are two wire, not connected to anything just hanging off the tank, should those be connected to something??

thanks

[Agemax]

fuel gauge!

[jwhelan65]

Yep connects to the fuel sending unit that is inside the tank, plug them in and your gauge should start working if all is right.

[MikesChevelle]

makes sense lol ill have to get working on that

thanks guys

[keman]

Other end of those wires live under the seat at the battery box.

[MikesChevelle]

hooked em up, no gas gauge workie, no biggie at least I know what they were for

thanks

[Fieldmaster]

I just got through doing a similar repair on my old car. There was shallack film from old gas on the sending unit. Even though you have connected your guage wires you may not be making contact inside. I suggest removing the sending unit and thoroughly cleaning it, especially the contact plate and feeler wire pressure point.