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splguy1989
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May 22, 2009, 10:14 AM

Post #1 of 11 (1286 views)
broke gas guage Sign In

i have a 1999 chevy malibu, with a 3.1, and the gas guage is stuck at 3/4 full, and when i turn the key of it goes down like normal, but every time its running its always on 3/4 tank (even when im out of gas, or i put gas in it), and i looked up a fuel sending unit for that car and i couldnt find one, what can i do to fix the gas guage??



thanks, nick


Hammer Time
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May 22, 2009, 10:27 AM

Post #2 of 11 (1279 views)
Re: broke gas guage Sign In

Sounds like a bad fuel sender but first try unplugging it at the tank with the key on and see if the gauge comes back down then. If so, change the sender. The dealer or a store that sell Delco will be the only place to get one.



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(This post was edited by Hammer Time on May 22, 2009, 10:28 AM)


splguy1989
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May 22, 2009, 10:32 AM

Post #3 of 11 (1274 views)
Re: broke gas guage Sign In

where exactly on the tank is the plug?


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Hammer Time
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May 22, 2009, 10:37 AM

Post #4 of 11 (1270 views)
Re: broke gas guage Sign In

You'll see a harness going over the top of the tank with a plug near the edge of the tank. If I remember correctly, that one is in the right rear corner but I may be wrong. Just look for the harness.



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splguy1989
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May 22, 2009, 10:51 AM

Post #5 of 11 (1265 views)
Re: broke gas guage Sign In

thank you so, so much, i tried it with the key on and it went down, so all i need is the sender and it will fix my guage?




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Hammer Time
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May 22, 2009, 10:56 AM

Post #6 of 11 (1261 views)
Re: broke gas guage Sign In

Yes it will.
Make sure you run it really low on fuel before attempting to drop that tank.



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(This post was edited by Hammer Time on May 22, 2009, 10:57 AM)


splguy1989
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May 22, 2009, 11:08 AM

Post #7 of 11 (1255 views)
Re: broke gas guage Sign In

do you know of any site online that has that part?, if not its kool, ill just get it from the dealer, i looked at autozone.com, and advanceautoparts.com, and they didnt have it for that car. you've been a great help, im glad i joined this forum.Smile






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Hammer Time
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May 22, 2009, 11:17 AM

Post #8 of 11 (1252 views)
Re: broke gas guage Sign In

No, that's not an aftermarket type part. It's only made in Delco, I believe.



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splguy1989
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May 22, 2009, 11:33 AM

Post #9 of 11 (1248 views)
Re: broke gas guage Sign In

i looked at ac delco, and it looks just like this, below, can u tell me if the pump and the sender is built in one, cause i dont know much about that, but the delco at there site and this looks identical, and the delco is way more $$$

http://www.autozone.com/...amp;questions=%5B%5D




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Hammer Time
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May 22, 2009, 12:08 PM

Post #10 of 11 (1238 views)
Re: broke gas guage Sign In

That's both in one but you don't need the pump. The sender is sold separately at the dealer. (much cheaper)



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splguy1989
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May 22, 2009, 12:11 PM

Post #11 of 11 (1234 views)
Re: broke gas guage Sign In

ohh, ok im srry, thank you so much






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