2006-10-30 13:21:32 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
Sounds like the fuel pump to me.
My '92 S-10 did the same thing... it died in the middle of the road and wouldn't start for anything. I was quite low on gas at the time, so I tried putting some in via gas can, but that wasn't the problem.
It turned out to be the fuel pump, which my boyfriend was able to replace in about an hour or two's time. If they offer it, get one with a lifetime warranty and you'll never have to pay for one again!
My gas gauge jumps around quite a bit; sometimes it will say it's full, even if it's really low. I'm not certain if the two problems are related in your case, but they weren't in my truck.
Hope this helped at least a little.
2006-10-31 06:33:22 · answer #1 · answered by xxandra 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the sending unit. Or the "float" in the tank could have a hole in it, in turn causing it to show "empty" on your gauge. I would check the fuel pump also. Some models have 2. 1 in the tank at the top and an in-line filter (may be on the underside behind firewall or under hood). If it has carbeurator, that may be stopped up or if you have injectors, that could be a problem. All in all, I would say the best advice would come from someone who can look at it hands on. It is hard to diagnose problems like that which you ask without actually looking at it. But I hope this helps.
2006-10-30 13:31:05 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a fuel pump but with the gauge reading empty when full, I would look more towards wiring. They are on the same connector on top of the tank.
2006-10-30 13:28:45 · answer #3 · answered by whatup 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bad fuel gauge sending unit in tank or grounded gauge circuit might be why the gauge don't work.
If fuel injection it might be the fuel pump for not starting.
You didn't say what year it is.
2006-10-30 13:40:40 · answer #4 · answered by Old man wrench 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first take a test light -available in any parts store,check and see ifu have juice at the fuel pump.If not it's more than likely a fuse or a relay. If you are getting juice,it's the pump or a clogged fuel filter. If it is the pump,change the pump aswell as the filter.
2006-10-30 13:36:46 · answer #5 · answered by clay h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have ran the vehicle out of gas before, something may be stuck. I would suggest checking the sending unit and the fuel pump.
2006-10-30 14:09:27 · answer #6 · answered by al 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If cold weather then oil pressure being up is normal. Electric guages act awkward when cold. Coolant temp swings (within limits) are normal. Wild temp swings with overflow problems indicate air pocket formation in the coolant system and can be simply resolved by drilling small1/8 in. holes into the outer ring of the thermostat-2 holes and no more.This allows coolant to circulate reguardless of temp-thus eliminating air pockets. Cardboard in front of the Radiator will help to maintain heat in the engine.Be careful to adjust to changing conditions.
2016-05-22 13:38:05 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your tank is full and the needle reads empty, your sending unit is bad. however, if its not starting cuz of lack of fuel then i'd be checking to make sure you've got fuel to the intake. who cares what the needle says when the damn thing wont start anyway?
2006-11-03 13:00:34 · answer #8 · answered by masterwelder639 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wonder if the fuel guage is on the same circuit as the fuel pump and it's reset switch???
2006-10-30 13:24:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fuel pump, Distributor Cap,, or your Carburetor.
2006-10-30 13:24:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋