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Old 08-09-2003, 04:21 PM
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My fuel guage is acting funny

For about a month or so I have noticed the fuel guage acting funny. When I put in a full tank of gas the needle goes slightly past the 3/4 mark but not all the way as should.

Another thing I noticed that when I put the key onto the "ON" position the needle moves up. If I put the key onto the "ON" position again it would move down. Then it would go up the next time I put it onto the on position and so on.

Any inputs or suggestions are appreciated.
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Old 08-09-2003, 08:54 PM
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well my guage sometimes liked to drop all the way down until it cant go no more... (past the little circle light) usally when im low on fuel.. I wonder why.. sorry if this is o/t to your question but I would like to know as well..
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Old 08-09-2003, 09:13 PM
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I had the same prob with my max, top the tank off and it wont register anything more than 3/4 tank. It was still under warranty the first time and they replaced the sending unit, the gauge itself and i dont remember what else. worked for a while but acted up again. try running your tank to empty and filling up and see if that does anything, it worked for me a few times. i did replace the evap canister valve a while back and havent had it happen to me since, i dunno if that coulda been the problem or not. hope ya figure something out.
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I replaced the evap canister and the valve in June. I'll have to take a look at it again. Funny thing is I had the guage problem after the canister and the valve was replaced.
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