Re: Weird fuel gauge readings

From: Doug Fedeli (rdf@eznet.net)
Date: Thu Jan 04 2001 - 10:04:55 EST


My 92 with the 22 gal tank has been the same way since I bought it new. The
light comes on and I only put about 17 gals in it.

Doug Fedeli

Andy Levy wrote:

> The light on my '99 (with the 22-gallon tank, I assume you have this one
> as well) comes on at about 17 gallons burned. Your sending unit may be
> a little screwy, maybe the float (or float arm) is having some problems
> as well.
>
> Alan Delimon wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> > I'm new to the list and I have a question for my fellow
> > Dakota owners.
> >
> > I have a 2000 Regular Cab 4x4 with the V6 and automatic.
> > Got it in July and I love it (minus the gas mileage :) ).
> >
> > But I have noticed that the fuel gauge gets what appear to
> > be weird readings. Like my low fuel light comes on, and I
> > go to fill it with gas. But I'll drive it for that like a
> > day, and 16 gallons will fill the tank.
> >
> > The light comes on with about 8 gallons left in the tank,
> > and this is consistent behavior for my truck. Is/has
> > anyone else experiencing this? If not I'm thinking that
> > maybe the fuel computer is screwy.
> >
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