It has always been a little off but about a week ago when I filled up my truck the bar indicated that it was only half full. Is this one of those things that solve themselves or do I have to do some surgery? If so, how major? I have a '98 Ram with a 5.2 L V8 Magnum
2007-04-18 10:47:47 · 7 answers · asked by caballero5792 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
was it working before you put the gas in ? if so - you didn't put the cap on tight enough , wait until you add gas again and when you replace the cap listen for it to click 3 times and the problem will fix itself - it it did not then you might need to repplace the fuel pump.
2007-04-18 10:54:26 · answer #1 · answered by mac227@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Fuel gauges are notoriously inaccurate and not consistent throughout their range. If you have this type of problem sometimes its simple to get in and replace the unit but please exercise extreme caution on any fuel related work and make sure you are definite its all sealed up again after the work. If you have any doubts at all about doing it yourself take it to the shop.
2007-04-18 10:59:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fuel pump and fuel level indicator are one unit. Here is a photo of it: http://info.rockauto.com/Airtex/Detail2.html?http://www.airtexproducts.com/cgi-bin/AirtexImages/AIRTEXEFP/E7138M.JPG They cost about $200.
The problem might solve itself or gradually start occurring more frequently.
2007-04-18 11:45:36 · answer #3 · answered by idaho98076 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It won't cure itself. Either the contacts on the float in the tank are dirty or the float is leaky. Either way, you get to enjoy some fuel tank pulling.
2007-04-18 11:51:03 · answer #4 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In order to answer your questions, you have to do some diagnostic work on the indicator circuit with a volt meter first.
2007-04-18 11:38:50 · answer #5 · answered by modesto_jim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have a caught drift valve interior the tank, faster or later you will could desire to diminish the gasoline tank and locate out whats the reason the drift is sticking, till then a nickle tapped on the area of the tank could desire to assist you be attentive to strategies plenty is in it. once you get waiting to diminish your tank enable it run right down to approximately 4 or 5 gal, makes it uncomplicated.
2016-11-25 20:30:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the float on the fuel pump may be bad or check to see if the fuel gage has it's own fuse and if so the fuse may be bad.
2007-04-18 10:52:40 · answer #7 · answered by truly speaking 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋