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Originally Posted by vabear
As i mentioned earlier the fuel level sending unit is a part of the fule pump module (it can be replaced seperately from the pump, but the pump must be removed from fuel tank to do this). My '96 has remote locks but no security system and it appears that is what you have, a bump should not affect the gauge, I still believe it is the fuel level sending unit and no codes will apprear for this issue.
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I think you're right about the fuel pump sending unit, and it's a shame there are no codes for this problem. I would hate to spend the time & money on repairing the module, only to discover that the car lift used to do the service work & install a new set of tires had damaged the wires leading back to the fuel tank itself. This problem started immediatly after driving off from the service center.
I just went out and cranked the van up (starts great) and let it run for about 5 minutes with no light coming on. I was waiting on the a/c to start cooling, which seems to be a little low on freon (had to give a little throttle to get it to start cooling). I then decided to drive it around the front yard (large yard & i'm still wearing my lounging PJ's), and when I was coming to a stop the light (fuel pump light) popped on for a Nano-Second, but went back out quickly. I removed the gas cap to check to make sure it was put back correctly, and while it was off, I applied a dab of vasoline to the seal (just to clean it off). I let it idle again for another few minutes, and nothing came on, but I still want to have this thing checked out for the benefit of knowing she's not caught in the early morning hours, broke down. The engine Never skips a beat (even when this light pops on), so i'm with you about the sending unit, more than the pump itself. I don't know if the unit can eventualy cause the fuel to shut off, or just turn the "light" on.
If i'm not mistaken the wires for the fuel tank runs down the passenger side of the van. Could a jack (car lift) damage these wires in such a way to cause this?
I'm not trying to drag this issue out, but I hate to play 9 holes on a course, and suddenly find out I played the back 9 first, and have to start all over again (paying extra green fees)
Ok,
Thanks again & have a great day
