| From | Message |
T-Beck
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
5/11/2004
23:34:30
|
 Subject: GAS GAUGE IS HAYWIRE
IP: Logged
Message:
I have a '94 Dak w/ 180,000 miles on her. My gas gauge bounces all over the place and I have to wait until my gas gauge comes on to know whether I need it or not. Is it the connectors or a ground or what? Thnx for the help.
|
?
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
5/12/2004
08:17:20
| RE: GAS GAUGE IS HAYWIRE
IP: Logged
Message:
It is probably the " poor " sender..
Shell gas for one ' corrodes ' or otherwise
damages Chryco senders..
As long as you get the { low } or [ on reserve ]
light when you should , I would not worry about
it..
My 95 is doing same thing...
|
RocketDak
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
5/12/2004
08:57:01
| RE: GAS GAUGE IS HAYWIRE
IP: Logged
Message:
I had this same problem (1995 5.2L) but fixed it by using Chevron with Techron fuel injector cleaner (20gal treatment size - $10). The gauge returned to normal after about 50 miles of driving. I figured the cleaner dissolved the varnish buildup. I now use one treatment every 3K miles and the problem has not returned. It may be worth a try before dropping the tank or changing a gauge.
|
T-Beck
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
5/12/2004
13:12:48
|  RE: GAS GAUGE IS HAYWIRE
IP: Logged
Message:
Thanks a bunch guys. Will try.
|
humphrey
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
5/13/2004
11:52:50
| RE: GAS GAUGE IS HAYWIRE
IP: Logged
Message:
hello to all, your sending unit on your fuel pump has gone out. if you want to fix this you have to buy a new fuel pump assembly their around 160.00 at the parts shop. mine didn't work for about three years until my pump stopped working and i finally broke down and bought a new one.
|
eric
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
5/18/2004
19:22:16
| RE: GAS GAUGE IS HAYWIRE
IP: Logged
Message:
how about all the gauges jumping up and down plus the speedo.put they all stop when i pushed the ebrake down
|
Nick
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
5/18/2004
20:56:00
| RE: GAS GAUGE IS HAYWIRE
IP: Logged
Message:
have a 93 V8 same thing. sending unit out. Do the same as most of you, just wait for the light to come on....my uncle has a 92 V8 same thing too.
|
Kevin
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
5/25/2004
15:38:50
| RE: GAS GAUGE IS HAYWIRE
IP: Logged
Message:
I have the same thing on my 92. Guage has been jumping around for about a year now. Has 183k miles. It settles down once it gets between 1/2 and 3/4 tank. From that point it is fine until the tank is refilled. No problems with the other gauges except the tach. Every once in a while the tach drops to 0, then back up again. Still runs every day, which is all I can ask for.
|
brianl
GenIII
5/25/2004
19:37:37
| RE: GAS GAUGE IS HAYWIRE
IP: Logged
Message:
I had the same problem on my '98. You can replace the sending unit without having to replace the entire fuel pump. Just ask the dealer for the sending unit. Only $40 for my '98.
Brian
Dynomax UltraFlo, V8 TB, Alpine 6-disc, 180 T-Stat, PA 3" Lift, Prothane bushings, Autolite 3923, homemade intake, Rancho RS9000, Tonneau, Herculiner Sprayed-In, 33" Dueler A/T, AR Baja 16x8 Wheels, MOOG Balljoints and Ties, Powerslots w/ Raybestos PG pads
|
Daniel
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
7/28/2006
17:06:49
| RE: GAS GAUGE IS HAYWIRE
IP: Logged
Message:
My saab is having that problem, it'll bounce up and down and when i fill it up it drops to below empty. I was freaking out at first because i was on a trip and i was below empty lol. Is there anyway i can fix it without spending more than $100.00???
|
| | P 1 |
|
Post a reply to this message:
Username Registration: Optional
All visitors are allowed to post messages
|
