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Searched for fuel gauge problems, and i did find somethings to check. All of them more work than im currently in the mood for 
But this one is a bit specific, so I thought I'd try a new thread on it anyway.
A few years ago I replaced the fuel level float, sender, and pump as part of a kit from rockauto.com. The gauge was always on E prior. The metal float had spring a leak, and was at the bottom of the tank. New one is plastic, I believe.
Worked great for 2-3 years.
Now, all of the sudden a couple days ago its begun to act very weird.
an Example:
Starting the truck this morning, its reads way full! Then after a bit, I shut engine off, and restarted. Then it goes to near empty. and stays there.
After work, started it again. and it goes to way full, and then slowly came down to half. Then slowly came down to near empty.
According to the trip odometer, I should be between 1/4 and 1/2 tank.
I've read that the gauge is basically an ohm meter. I wonder if there is a short or a place where the wire is all of the sudden chaffing?
Thoughts?
thanks.
But this one is a bit specific, so I thought I'd try a new thread on it anyway.
A few years ago I replaced the fuel level float, sender, and pump as part of a kit from rockauto.com. The gauge was always on E prior. The metal float had spring a leak, and was at the bottom of the tank. New one is plastic, I believe.
Worked great for 2-3 years.
Now, all of the sudden a couple days ago its begun to act very weird.
an Example:
Starting the truck this morning, its reads way full! Then after a bit, I shut engine off, and restarted. Then it goes to near empty. and stays there.
After work, started it again. and it goes to way full, and then slowly came down to half. Then slowly came down to near empty.
According to the trip odometer, I should be between 1/4 and 1/2 tank.
I've read that the gauge is basically an ohm meter. I wonder if there is a short or a place where the wire is all of the sudden chaffing?
Thoughts?
thanks.
