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Search Auto Parts Search Fuel Guage Not Reading Correctly Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting tbone47957 New User Jul 31, 2008, 9:28 AM Post #1 of 4 (1331 views) Fuel Guage Not Reading Correctly Sign In I have 2000 grand caravan. The fuel guage started reading 1/4 tank and would quit running. After I put gas in it it would start up and be fine. Now it will stop running just below 1/2 tank. I add gas and it will be fine. I realize it is running out of gas but the guage keeps showing different levels before it runs out. Could my float be sticking or is it something electrical. Thanks Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jul 31, 2008, 9:56 AM Post #2 of 4 (1327 views) Re: Fuel Guage Not Reading Correctly Sign In Interesting? Are you getting the expected # of miles for the fuel you know you put in? Gauge could stick. Are you sure it's really empty? If so and you trust the vehile to fill it up I would with some solvent like Techron and hope for the thing to loosen up but count your miles from full so you don't get stuck again, T tbone47957 New User Jul 31, 2008, 10:03 AM Post #3 of 4 (1325 views) Re: Fuel Guage Not Reading Correctly Sign In I am getting the actual miles compared to the gas I put in. The gas guage just doesnt move once it gets below 1/2 tank. I kept gas in the van for a month or so ot make sure the gas I was using was accurate, and it was. If it the gas guage, how do I fix it. Could it be the float. The gas guage registers when I put gas in it. Then it will go so far and run out between 1/4 and a 1/2 on guage. Thanks Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jul 31, 2008, 10:09 AM Post #4 of 4 (1322 views) Re: Fuel Guage Not Reading Correctly Sign In I have found the actual floats stick before reading low or empty. It's part of the fuel pump in some and might be separate for this one. When removed I've felt them sticky and guess they would work again but never put those back in as it's a PITA to get back there if it still failed. This may self correct but will make you watch the miles as I always do anyway. The very few that were actually sticky were vehicles that did have extended storage times and didn't need replacement of the gauge, T   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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