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Old May 15, 2010 | 08:05 PM
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Default Fuel gauge and directionals

Ok, here is the deal. Two weeks ago, I ran the tank down to way past E if you must, insert the Seinfeld reference here, but it was not intentional. Filled tank up, no worries needle shot to F. Today, I had just under half a tank (between half and a quarter), and I had to do a 180 mile drive round trip, so I decided to top it off. Filled tank, but needle read 3/4ths. Is this a dreaded sender shitting the bed? How difficult is it to remove and replace?

Next question, however I think I know the answer. Directionals and emergency flashers do not work- flasher unit? How to access to remove and replace? It is behind the emergency flashers switch, no?

Thanks!
 
Old May 15, 2010 | 08:22 PM
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there is a little wire on the fuel level sending unit that might of ripped in half and needs to be replaced. it is a very easy fix and there was a DIY for this floating around somewhere
 
Old May 15, 2010 | 09:29 PM
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Replace the relay switch that's connected to the emergency flasher button and you'll be good. As for the gas, wait a little to see what happens first. The same thing happened to me and it started working again on its own. Sometimes the float just gets stuck and might go back to normal on it's own.
 
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