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gas gauge dosent work
so my gas gauge does not work. i was thinking the sending unit.. has this hapend to any one and what do u guys think it is?
 
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Is it reading all the way full or empty?




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it reading sometimes all the way empty and some times 1/4 of a tank
 
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my friends does this.. we believe it is the sending unit

btw, noticed your in herndon.. sweetness finally a local! haha
 
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Originally Posted by dangerranger93
it reading sometimes all the way empty and some times 1/4 of a tank
So your more of a half empty type of person?

hah, sorry.. couldnt help it.. Mine usually reads as half full
 
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yeah i live right off rte 7 but hey off road ranger where do u go for some trails and stuff around here
 
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yeah i live right off rte 7 but hey off road ranger where do u go for some trails and stuff around here
some of my friends know of a few spots but all of the spots I use to goto are being built on now
 
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The one in my explorer always reads way above full! I know this doesn't help but meh.
 
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oh that sucks. Well my truck
Is 2wd so it dosent really matter. I kinda
Want a lift tho
 
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The one in my explorer always reads way above full! I know this doesn't help but meh.

Its probably shorted to power somewhere.
 
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so does every body think it is the sending unit?
 
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I do
 
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Ya I think its the sending unit. i have the same problem but mine reads up to half a tank
 
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