fuel gauge

[superdaddy]

i just recently installed my fuel pump and now the damn fuel gauge will not move : ........ it stays below empty........ im thinking it might be a wiring problem but im not sure..... any help would be appreciated....... thanks

 

[ddavisaf]

I'm lazy today so here......

My fuel gauge reads incorrectly! Is there a fix?
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This is largely a 2G problem, where the fuel gauge sender unit has been knocked out of position. This often happens when the dealer does the gas tank recall on the car.

2G owners should look into getting the sender unit fixed. If that doesn't happen, it can be fixed using Jeff Brinkerhoff's $1.49 Fuel Gauge Fixer.

 

[superdaddy]

i dont think the accuracy of the gauge is my problem........ it seems like it is not getting any power because the gauge stays where is is when the car is turned off and when i turn it on it doesn't move at all........... thanks for the help anyways

 

[ddavisaf]

I did all that searching for you and you didn't even try to think about it.....

If the gauge isn't working, or is working incorrectly, it's a problem with the sender unit.....
Or, the gauge came disconnected from behind the instrument cluster. Check the cluster, if that's peachy move to the sender unit. The previous info I gave you should be enough for you to figure out what your problem is and fix it. If you can't, then you really shouldn't attempt to work around fuel anyway. The stuff is dangerous. I would take it to someone and tell them to fix your fuel gauge sending unit. Otherwise, if you feel confident enough. Follow the link and play with it and you'll figure it out..... But seriously now. If you can't think enough to fix your problem with the info I gave you, you don't need to attempt anything near a combustable fuel source.

*edit* I'm not trying to be overly mean, I just want people to understand that if you don't know how to think and don't know what you're doing, don't do it. I hate trying to fix people's mistakes when they bring their cars to me. If you're not experienced then get someone who is to help you, or take it somewhere.

 

[superdaddy]

alright alright, I'll read the damn thing and see what i can find.......... that shit is long as hell though......... it worked fine before my fuel pump install so i guess its the sender unit or whatever you call it........ maybe i should just run it with out knowing how much gas i have instead of risking my life to fix it ........... thanks

 

[ddavisaf]

alright alright, I'll read the damn thing and see what i can find.......... that shit is long as hell though......... it worked fine before my fuel pump install so i guess its the sender unit or whatever you call it........ maybe i should just run it with out knowing how much gas i have instead of risking my life to fix it ........... thanks

Yeah, it's long but extremely helpful Just don't smoke when you drop the tank