Gas Gage Trouble
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Actually a number of members report this problem. I had it with my '99 until they replaced the sending units in the fuel tanks. I have not had it happen to my '00. Sometimes it happens as a result of the sulphur content in the gas. Try switching gas brands and see if that helps.
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I'm starting to have similar problems. Yesterday my gauge showed a quarter tank and the car started sputtering! 
"Detergent" gasolines, such as Chevon with Techronâ„¢ seem to ease - but not completely solve - the problem.
"Detergent" gasolines, such as Chevon with Techronâ„¢ seem to ease - but not completely solve - the problem.
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Originally Posted by doc1
My Gas Gage changes from 1/2 full to empty from empty to 1/2 full. I have no Idea how much gas I have. Is this a isolated problem.
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Originally Posted by steve1173
Did you buy Shell, Chevron or Texaco in June. There was an article that the refinery it came from Motiva had too much sulphur & was ruining gas senders & that they will pay for the repairs.
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Originally Posted by doc1
My Gas Gage changes from 1/2 full to empty from empty to 1/2 full. I have no Idea how much gas I have. Is this a isolated problem.
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Originally Posted by British
Really? Do you have a link for this?
Found this with a google search
Class Action Filed in La. www.silmas.com
Defective Shell Texaco Chevron Fuel Silvestri & Massicot (800) 951-3400
Here is another http://www.aiada.org/article.asp?id=15452
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Check your COmputer code and see if you are get either one of these codes, P1431 or P0461
To check your codes Turn the key to the ON position, but don't start the engine. Clear any present messages by pressing the RESET button. Hold the OPTIONS button down, and press the FUEL button 4 times. This will get you into the CODES section of the DIC. The computer will automatically display all the codes your car has created. It will cycle through each code every 3 seconds. Any code that ends in H is a history code (something that has occured in the past) but is fine now. Once the computer has finished going through all of it's codes, press RESET to enter Manual Configuration mode. It should start with a module and show "NO CODES" or "# CODES".
Also welcome to the fault fuel gauge club I have had a major problem within the past few weeks.
To check your codes Turn the key to the ON position, but don't start the engine. Clear any present messages by pressing the RESET button. Hold the OPTIONS button down, and press the FUEL button 4 times. This will get you into the CODES section of the DIC. The computer will automatically display all the codes your car has created. It will cycle through each code every 3 seconds. Any code that ends in H is a history code (something that has occured in the past) but is fine now. Once the computer has finished going through all of it's codes, press RESET to enter Manual Configuration mode. It should start with a module and show "NO CODES" or "# CODES".
Also welcome to the fault fuel gauge club I have had a major problem within the past few weeks.
Last edited by Zilla; Jul 13, 2004 at 10:10 PM.
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Originally Posted by EscapePod
Zilla, did you get the part numbers for the newest sensors yet?
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I have a problem with my Gauge, it that it will go from full to empty; however, when I stop and put the car in Park the gauge returns to full or whatever the correct reading should be. Had this exact same problem with my Grand Prix, the fix was to reflash the PCM.
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