Hey there everyone. I got my Malibu today but there is an issue. When the dealer replaced the battery the gauge read full and the needle jumped and went all the way around to under the empty peg. Is there an easy way to fix this without ripping my dash apart to get to it? Any ideas? And how can I keep this from happening again because there is no full peg.
Thanks.
2007-01-15
14:40:54
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asked by
rebelrose2480
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Cars & Transportation
➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Thanks for the tip on the paper clip. I just found a clip and tried and worked like a charm. Tomorrow we will pull out the code reader and make sure there are no codes. Thanks for the help. I never would have thought of the paper clip.
2007-01-15
15:01:58 ·
update #1
You can use a paper clip to stick through the hole at the trip odometer and carefully move it back around and it will be ok.
I have seen it happen several times on GM cars. It has to do with an electrical spike when hooking up battery.
2007-01-15 14:46:13
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answered by TonynNC 5
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I can tell you this it is a very common problem in chevy late model. I would check fuse then code from computer and if there is not a code then take the tank down and check fuel lever inside the tank. XL auto parts sell the fuel sending unit from 70 to 90 dollars or you can buy the same parts on the junkyard for $ 50.Good luck.
2007-01-15 17:28:29
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answered by Shane P 1
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Are you sure jumped over? Did you see it happening?. If yes, try to wind it back up or replace it. If no, check: fuses, sending unit wires, sending unit and than gauge.
2007-01-15 17:05:41
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answered by flyoverall 2
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i own a repair shop,and you,ll have to take it apart and do it manually ,this is the only way to do it,,one thing that bothers me is why it did this to start with,,just changing the battery wont do this unless they shorted something out on it,,id have it checked,,there's a problem with it some where ,good luck i hope this help,s.
2007-01-15 14:49:03
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answered by dodge man 7
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Tap the gauge. If that doesn't work, you might need to remove the gauge (or remove its cover) and nudge the needle manually.
2016-05-24 19:56:58
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answered by Anonymous
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take your whole dash apart // pullthat guage out go to your chevy dealer and get NEW guage the other one the bimetallic sprinr in the back of the guage broke i have replaced a few of those in my day big job be careful// goodluck
2007-01-15 14:53:01
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answered by toadyboy 4
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I believe the fuel reostate that tells how full your tank is toast.
2007-01-15 15:29:22
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answered by (A) 7
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sounds like you need a new fuel gauge
2007-01-15 14:59:53
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answered by davedebo198305 4
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You'll have to rip it apart and move it manually.
2007-01-15 14:44:39
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answered by Anonymous
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