Fuel gauge stuck way past Full level and not coming down
Well on my 97 SS/T the gas gauge is reading overfull and I have driven over a 150 miles so I know its off. How can I fix this and whats going on? Thanks
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New sending unit probably but you could try taking a rubber shot peen hammer and bang on the tank near the pickup assembly and see if it will come unstuck. Other than that you are looking at dropping the tank ans more invasive procedures.
__________________ 1997 1500 4x4 club cab, Flowmaster true duals 2.25" with high flow cats, 4" Skyjacker susp./3" body, Cowl Induction hood-non-op.
I have the same issue. I have been told to check the sending unit ground, but the wiring harness disappears behind the tank and into a plastic tubing wrap, so I'm not sure if it grounds on the frame somewhere or all the way back to the PCM..
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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Club Cab 4x4 Laramie SLT
318, 46RE, 231HD, 9.25 w/ 3.55, Dana 44
Black Truck Club #146
I believe it grounds back at the ecm but I am not sure. They changed so much on theses trucks over the years it is hard to tell from one truck to another.
__________________ 1997 1500 4x4 club cab, Flowmaster true duals 2.25" with high flow cats, 4" Skyjacker susp./3" body, Cowl Induction hood-non-op.
Try filling up the tank half way and then do a few quick stops. Slosh that gas around back there really hard I see if that helps.
__________________ 1997 1500, 318 CID, 4x2 Laramie SLT, Extended cab, Pendaliner SR bed liner, After market fogs in OE slots, Bone stock, Dodge Mud Guards, Custom tool box under hood on pass fender, Laramie Club Member, Black Truck Club Member 111.
New sending unit probably but you could try taking a rubber shot peen hammer and bang on the tank near the pickup assembly and see if it will come unstuck. Other than that you are looking at dropping the tank ans more invasive procedures.
Yea I was pricing them at auto zone with a the whole assembly its 219.99...anyone have any suggestions who to buy from?
Probably going to be more expensive but I would recommend going to Napa or another high quality parts store as I am sure you don't want to be dropping the tank again any time soon.
__________________ 1997 1500 4x4 club cab, Flowmaster true duals 2.25" with high flow cats, 4" Skyjacker susp./3" body, Cowl Induction hood-non-op.
Probably going to be more expensive but I would recommend going to Napa or another high quality parts store as I am sure you don't want to be dropping the tank again any time soon.
This is true..anyone replaced there fuel pumps? Any tricks or advise?
when did it start this? did you fill it up all the way and then it did it?....if so, you might take the front of your gages off and move it back with your finger in case it just got stuck......heres a cheaper one
Fuel gauge stuck way past Full level and not coming down
