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Nov 29, 2005 | 11:25 AM

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coldsteel5

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Fuel Gauge

Fuel gage shows full all the time? Any idea on how to fix this?

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Nov 29, 2005 | 04:02 PM

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Steel,
The fuel gauage in my truck isn't accurate either. Unfortunately, I can't tell you how to fix it but I just use my trip meter and when I put 300 miles on it I fill up. With my 29 gallon tank it ususally takes around 20 gallons. I found out about my gauge when I ran out of fuel and the gauge still said 1/4 of a tank. It was Christmas time and about 20 degree's outside. Pretty cold for Oklahoma! Not a fun time to run out of fuel.

Good Luck!!!
Paul

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Nov 29, 2005 | 07:23 PM

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Welcome to Ford Truck Enthusiasts coldsteel5.

If you disconnect the fuel level sending unit at the tank does the gauge drop to zero?

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Dec 11, 2005 | 09:23 AM

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Here is a dum question where is the sending unit located?

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Dec 11, 2005 | 09:29 AM

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The sending unit is in the fuel tank. Wires are connected at the top of the tank.

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Dec 11, 2005 | 10:13 AM

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Okay thanks...So if the gage drops to "E" when I disconnect it. Is it worth the cost to change this part?

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Dec 11, 2005 | 10:24 AM

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Okay thanks...So if the gage drops to "E" when I disconnect it. Is it worth the cost to change this part?

Senders for the diesel aren't cheap: $250.00+ depending on the type of tank you have.

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Dec 11, 2005 | 10:30 AM

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Thanks

I will just use Trip meter. This sounds like the best method thanks to all for the help.

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