Gas Guage issue...please help

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Jan 23, 2005 | 12:05 AM

Artistictouch

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Gas Guage issue...please help

I have a 94 Bronco F/S XLT with a 5.0...The issue happens only a few times a year and I have no idea what is causing it. The needle on the gas guage moves like a speedometer until the truck warms up to 150 degrees. It's wierd and I cannot find any electical gremlins and broken wires anywhere. The speedometer moves normally but the gas guage follows. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.

Jan 23, 2005 | 12:15 AM

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either you have an electric issue between the gauge and sender in the tank . or the sender itself is starting to go.

Jan 23, 2005 | 12:20 AM

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I thought it might be the sending unit. But it shows no sign of problems. The truck has only 72,000 miles on it too. I guess I can try and replace it to see if it is the problem. Thanks

Jan 23, 2005 | 01:06 AM

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Unless it's completely broken I wouldn't bother replacing the sensor. That's IMHO.

Jan 23, 2005 | 08:50 AM

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Right, If it aint broke, don't fix it. I got ya.

Jan 23, 2005 | 12:31 PM

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thats what im saying check the elec connection on at the tank and wiring going from it. if everything checks out then you know its the sender. mine doesnt work at all and probably hasnt for a long time. if you do go in to replace the sender might as well replace the pump to. because its not fun droping the tank to work on this