Gas gauge
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Racer
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Gas gauge
I had a gas gauge on the dash quit working so I took it to the dealer and it turned out to be a sensor in the tank. To change it the tank needs to be removed. To remove the tank requires removing the differential, sub frame, transmission exhaust and the rear body panel.
To make a long story short, 3, 500 bucks later and hopefully done today, I hope it is fixed.
To make a long story short, 3, 500 bucks later and hopefully done today, I hope it is fixed.
Last edited by chas70; Jun 11, 2018 at 10:05 AM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Knoxville Tn
Wow,,I hope it was covered under warranty,.
C-5s are notorious for gas gauge/sending unit failures, it can often be fixed using techron fuel additive. I've been curious whether to put a bottle of techron in, on occasion, in my C-7. I do it regular (twice a year) on my C-5.
C-5s are notorious for gas gauge/sending unit failures, it can often be fixed using techron fuel additive. I've been curious whether to put a bottle of techron in, on occasion, in my C-7. I do it regular (twice a year) on my C-5.
Le Mans Master
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From: Southwest Florida
Asking those who have an extended warranty. Would this be covered under an extended warranty?
Since transmitting/receiving devices are not covered I assume the answer is no, not covered.
Since transmitting/receiving devices are not covered I assume the answer is no, not covered.
Last edited by Maxie2U; Jun 11, 2018 at 05:41 PM.
Pro
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From: Fredonia Mountain, TN
On my C6, with a B2B extended warranty, this repair was covered.
Last edited by DPC57; Jun 12, 2018 at 09:09 AM.
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I had a gas gauge on the dash quit working so I took it to the dealer and it turned out to be a sensor in the tank. To change it the tank needs to be removed. To remove the tank requires removing the differential, sub frame, transmission exhaust and the rear body panel.
To make a long story short, 3, 500 bucks later and hopefully done today, I hope it is fixed.
To make a long story short, 3, 500 bucks later and hopefully done today, I hope it is fixed.
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On my C5 I would occasionally have a gauge stuck on zero after getting a bad (too much sulphur) tank of gas. After filling up the tank again the problem would go away. As everyone else has said, Techron is also the cure for many of these problems.
Le Mans Master
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I had a gas gauge on the dash quit working so I took it to the dealer and it turned out to be a sensor in the tank. To change it the tank needs to be removed. To remove the tank requires removing the differential, sub frame, transmission exhaust and the rear body panel.
To make a long story short, 3, 500 bucks later and hopefully done today, I hope it is fixed.
To make a long story short, 3, 500 bucks later and hopefully done today, I hope it is fixed.
Last edited by joemessman; Jun 14, 2018 at 03:01 AM.