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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 01:22 PM
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fuel sensor problem?
Recent problem developed with my fuel gauge in 98 320. Whenever I fill the tank the gauge will read empty with or without reserve light on. After I drive for a few miles, turn the truck off and start it back up, the gauge works fine until I fill the tank again. Anyone encountered this problem, is their any simple fix other than replacing the fuel sensor? FYI, I do not top the tank off. Thanks in advance for replies.
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 01:28 PM
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my 01 C has had 3 sets so far, and just last week when my wife fueled it, reserve light stayed on, needle stayed at e. 3 ignition cycles later, it was fine again. sensors fix it every time, so I asume that's all that can be done. Maybe different for your 320 though.
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 01:12 AM
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nope...you need a new fuel sender....
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 11:12 AM
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Thanks, I didn't think there would be a quick fix, any idea what it would cost. The last time I had one replaced it was under warranty.
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 12:15 PM
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This has happened to me only when I filled it while it was running
the next ignition cycle cleared it, but it had to be left in the off position for a bit. I have been okay since I only fill up when it is off now.
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labor time is 3.5hr and the part is $279.00 I think
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Sounds like I will live with it for a while longer based on that price, thanks for the info.
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Sounds like I will live with it for a while longer based on that price, thanks for the info.
yep it isnt cheap
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