ok heres the deal.. my gas gauge doesnt work.. well kinda. It stays at past full most the time and sumtimes when driving it will bounce around a little bit, like it was trying to work or sumthing.. Now i also noticed my speedometer will sumtimes bounce a couple mph.. I could be accelerating to 40mph and then when i get off the gas itll drop to 30-35 then right back to 40... I dont know what the problem is, i figured electrical.. I havent touched the gauges.. i removed the top part of my dash but that was it and the gas guage problem was already happening way before that.. i did swap the engine back in febuary, and i can't remember if it was doing it then to or not..Any suggestions? ive put the car on hold till next spring to fix things like this and this week im putting on new drum assemblies, rotors, and hub assemblies and this is next on the list. Thanks
have you used Shell gas in the past, there was a time when they put too much of an additive in the gas and it corroded the contacts for the gas gauge in the trunk. check and clean your fuses too.
my speedo bounces a little too, as well as the tach, gauges have been electronic since at least the late 80's. so they read hyper accurate, and are sensitive to voltage changes. take a look at your temp gauge when the key is off, it will read zero. if the gauge were mechanical it would still read even if the car were off.
hope this helps in some way.
na, the only gas i've gotten was Speedway and Marathon(closest two) Should i check all the fuses inside or under the hood? i thought bout just replacing all the fuses in the interior anyway.. My car did short circuit last aprilish.. had a new starter installed and they grounded it to the engine and not alternator... So it short circuited my car. i fixed teh ground but that might be the problem.. never thought of it.. Today im going to find out how many fuses and what not i got inside and prolly replace em all. Any other suggestions?
I have used Shell gas, and my gauge is f*cked. it'll get to just above a quarter tank, then work in reverse. It shows full when I'm empty. Is there a way to replace the sensor? Its really annoying...
Caution
Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition key must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer toFuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
3. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure .
4. Remove the fuel tank (4). Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
Notice
The modular fuel sender assembly may spring up from its position. When removing the modular assembly from the fuel tank, be aware that the reservoir bucket is full of fuel. Tip the modular assembly slightly during removal to avoid damage to the float. Use a shop towel to absorb any leakage.
5. While holding the modular fuel sender assembly (3) down, remove the snap ring (1) from designated slots located on the retainer (2).
Installation Procedure
1. Install a new O-ring on the modular fuel sender (3).
2. Install the modular fuel sender to the fuel tank.
3. Align the tab on front of the modular fuel sender (2) with slot on front of the retainer snap ring.
4. Slowly apply pressure to top of the spring loaded sender until the sender aligns flush with the retainer on tank.
Important
Be sure that the snap ring is fully seated within the tab slots.
5. Insert the snap ring (1) into the designated slots.
6. Install the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Refill the fuel tank.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.
10. Inspect for fuel leaks through the following steps:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position for two seconds
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position for ten seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position
4. Check for fuel leaks.
