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Old Oct 17, 2015 | 11:01 PM
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Yes, I have read several threads. But I still can't figure this out.
99 FRC with 94k miles.
Codes: P0461 and P0463.
The gas gauge is full time on E, except when i reset the codes.
I tried 3 consecutive Techron x2 fillup on Chevron 93 octane gas and 2 seafoams.
Then 5k miles of Shell 93 gasoline.
Followed by two recent seafoam in the gasoline.
Still Empty Gasoline gas level.

I was thinking of replacing:
ACDelco SK1318 GM Original Equipment Fuel Level Sensor Kit

and
ACDelco G4 GM Original Equipment Fuel Tank Sending Unit Gasket Kit with Bolt


Is that a possibility of solving the problem?

Or should I go with this?

ACDelco MU1216 Fuel Pump Module Assembly
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Old Oct 18, 2015 | 10:02 AM
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I would get a complete module assembly. However you are at the year where you may have a 4 wire design for the early years or the newer 3 wires design. You need to look at the connector and determine which you have first.





Fuel Senders


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Old Oct 18, 2015 | 10:49 AM
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Start with the fuel pump relay and make sure that you have power when you turn the key ON.

Make sure that it have full battery voltage at the relay by measuring the test slots at the top of the fues to chassie ground.

OH,,, Make sure the fuse isnt blown..
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Old Oct 18, 2015 | 11:00 AM
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Bill, his car drives fine as I understand it. Just no fuel level except for Empty.
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Old Oct 18, 2015 | 05:18 PM
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How can I tell if I need the Driver's side or the Passenger's side Fuel Pump Module? Does the code tell me?

Yes, it is a 3 wire connector.
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Old Oct 19, 2015 | 06:05 AM
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The codes are for the left side. You could look to just install a new sender, but at 94K I would replace the pump too since you will be in there.

Just make sure the terminals in the connector there are clean, good, and not bent first. Also make sure from the connector you have good continuity to ground.


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Can I get a confirmation about the left side?
Also do I need to get the car to almost empty before replacing the left side pump?
1 gallon, 2 gallons left?
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Yes, the left side. I looked at the FSM. You can Goggle those codes for confirmation also.

You can jumper the pump relay and dump the fuel in a gas can via the fuel rail in the engine bay. I have the link at home.


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Originally Posted by TheProsecutor
Yes, I have read several threads. But I still can't figure this out.
99 FRC with 94k miles.
Codes: P0461 and P0463.
The gas gauge is full time on E, except when i reset the codes.
I tried 3 consecutive Techron x2 fillup on Chevron 93 octane gas and 2 seafoams.
Then 5k miles of Shell 93 gasoline.
Followed by two recent seafoam in the gasoline.
Still Empty Gasoline gas level.

I was thinking of replacing:
ACDelco SK1318 GM Original Equipment Fuel Level Sensor Kit

and
ACDelco G4 GM Original Equipment Fuel Tank Sending Unit Gasket Kit with Bolt


Is that a possibility of solving the problem?

Or should I go with this?

ACDelco MU1216 Fuel Pump Module Assembly
The AC Delco MU1216 is the complete assembly for the right tank.

AC Delco MU1215 is the pump assembly (complete with sending unit) for the left tank and includes the tank gasket.
Note: The left tank sending unit (and ONLY the left tank sending unit) can be replaced as a separate item and carries the part number SK1318.
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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 05:12 PM
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Thanks so much, you have been a big help.
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Old Oct 24, 2015 | 06:08 AM
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Here is link on pumping the tank dry. It shows a C6 so you need to use Fuse 13.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...d-no-muss.html


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Last year, I did the left side
Now, I will do the right side.
Is this the right part?
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