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Old 08-29-2017, 03:30 PM
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gas gauge not going past half
Hi, i have recently noticed when i fill my gas tank the gas gauge only shows a little over half. As i drive and use fuel it seems to go down ok, i have not driven it long enough on a full tank to see if gauge goes all the way down. Any idea what is causing this? I have heard about sending unit and floats but do not know where to start. I have a 1992 5.0 LX hatchback.
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Old 09-01-2017, 10:11 PM
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Definitely sounds like a sending unit or float problem. Are you planning on repairing yourself? If so then first step is to remove the tank to see if the float is sticking.
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Old 09-03-2017, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ChadStang
Definitely sounds like a sending unit or float problem. Are you planning on repairing yourself? If so then first step is to remove the tank to see if the float is sticking.
Hi, no I will not be able to repair myself so I will have to go somewhere to have a look at it. Is sending unit expensive?
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Old 09-03-2017, 10:58 PM
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Hi, no I will not be able to repair myself so I will have to go somewhere to have a look at it. Is sending unit expensive?
Part looks pretty cheap. Labor shouldn't be more than a couple hours

https://lmr.com/item/LRS-9275BR/1987...l-Sending-Unit
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