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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 05:30 PM
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Default Fuel Gauge sensor stuck?

The past two times i filled up my gas tank the gauge reads half full. It was at two different gas stations and i filled it ALL the way up. Has anyone heard of this? Any quick fixes?
Old Mar 15, 2010 | 11:53 PM
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hummm, I had my gauge act weird when I filled it up with the key still in the on position (I had the radio on). it didn't show past half full for over a day then it was fine.
Old Mar 17, 2010 | 12:13 PM
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Be sure the ignition is "OFF" when you're at the pump. There's a strange "occurence" to the fuel system that I can't recall the terminology of regarding filling with the ignition on causing similar/same symptoms. 157db explained it once or twice and my brain doesn't retain chit like it used to.
Old Mar 17, 2010 | 04:22 PM
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Fully understand the four modes of the fuel guage
and then get back to us if there is still a problem.....

STML is also a problem.
Good thing for the online Workshop Manual....
Old Mar 17, 2010 | 08:10 PM
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Like I said... 157db is da' man.
Old Aug 28, 2010 | 07:45 PM
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I actually put a bottle of techron in and it solved the problem
Old Aug 30, 2010 | 11:49 PM
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sometimes reset of the Batt helps too..

strange fix though.. haha
Old Aug 31, 2010 | 09:47 AM
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This problem occurs from cheap gas like arco or costco gas, stay away from the cheap gas it causes all kinds of issues, Now i always pump shell or chevron nothing else. If you do experience this issue put a bottle of techron complete fuel system cleaner for the next 2 fill ups and all should be good. I know this because it happened to me.
Old Aug 31, 2010 | 10:19 AM
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http://iihs.net/fsm/?dir=343&viewfile=Instrument Cluster.pdf
Old Aug 31, 2010 | 05:19 PM
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Sounds like the fuel level sensor on the passenger side. The one in the driver's side fuel pump hat measures from 1/2 tank down to empty, and the one on the passenger side measures from 1/2 to full.

If it starts to work correctly once you get below a 1/2 tank, then I'd suggest replacing the fuel level sensor on the passenger side.



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