2007-04-19 22:39:43 · 7 answers · asked by rliwinsky 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Dodge
It's probably the electronic sensor for the fuel level or the float itself. But, the only way to fix this, is to buy a new fuel sending unit. That's right! The fuel sending unit comprises of the fuel pump, fuel filter, electronic hook-ups, fuel pressure regulator, vacuum lines, fuel return lines, and float assembly. Yes, it is a complete assembly that is in the tank itself. By buying this, you will fix your problem. Any manual will say that the best way to get to this, is to remove the fuel tank from your truck. But that is not the case. Just unbolt the bed from your truck and there it is. Alot easier and you can probably do it yourself. But if this is your only problem, then you can live with it. Depending on your size of engine, drivetrain (4x2 or 4x4), and how you drive it, you can just follow your mileage to determine how much fuel is in your tank. Check your fuel pressure first. On all models, it should be between 47.2 and 51.2 psi. The fuel injector resistance should be 10.8 to 13.2 ohms @ 68 degrees F. The fuel level sending unit resistance should be 214 to 226 ohms empty and 14 to 26 ohms full. If all this checks out, then just live with it. If it doesn't then replace it. It'll cost around $200 or more to buy it. To replace it, add $500 to $1000 if you go the shop route. But if you do it yourself, then all you pay is for the unit. Plus, all Quad Cab models have the 24 gallon tank.
2007-04-20 01:59:32 · answer #1 · answered by dakotaviper 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely a fuel level sender.
And YES, IT IS available separate on your truck, for about $60 to $70 at the dealer (compared to around $350 for the complete pump module assembly at the dealer). The level sender is part number 5014027AB and should come with a new seal for the module since you have to remove it to change the sender.
Other possibilities are loose ground wire, pinched or shorted wires, or bad gauge in the cluster itself, but those are less common than the sender.
2007-04-20 18:01:41 · answer #2 · answered by Mark B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be the fuel sender or the fuel gauge or possibly a loose earth. Most commonly the fuel sender though. Take it to your local mechanic to check it out. Dealers are always good to go to. It might be a common fault with your car that will require less diagnosis & replacement time because it's not the first one they've done.
2007-04-19 22:51:44 · answer #3 · answered by kyls 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
sounds like your are gonna would desire to empty the tank, pull the guage sending unit and look on the glide. If the glide continues to be great-some have been plastic, others cork, and nonetheless linked to the lever you will would desire to regulate the steel rod that holds the glide. i'm drained as I write this, yet think of you will desire to bend it up. that would desire to show greater gas. it might desire to require greater effective than one million adjustment to get it terrific, yet save at it. merely watch the rubber gasket once you pull the gas sending unit out, it may be previous and able to fall apart wherein case you will would desire to get a clean one or make one from cork if no longer available. merely make confident the unit seats sturdy after reassembly with out leaks. you does no longer choose an errant spark to truly lite up your existence.
2016-12-26 16:14:21 · answer #4 · answered by barakat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your gauge keeps jumping because the fuel pump is going out
2007-04-20 13:41:38 · answer #5 · answered by mac227@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Couldnt it be the fact that its a Dodge??? Durrr
Problem is the elctronics in your "american" truck are all made in Japan. And the Japanese dont exactly send the best electronics to the U.S.
2007-04-20 00:23:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Loose connection, wire?
2007-04-20 12:28:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋