Fuel level sender 98 12V

[disco]

Any one have a part number? Is it the same as 98.5 or 97?
Always tricky to buy parts for this thing being the transition year with two different engine packages.

 

[Cummins12V98]

If no be answers call the Dealer with your vin #.

 

[disco]

If no be answers call the Dealer with your vin #.

I think the Dodge part number is 04897670AB. The issue is that's it was discontinued years ago. I need an aftermarket suppliers part number.

 

[NIsaacs]

You might need to change out the complete module. The sender seems to be discontinued.

https://www.genosgarage.com/product...mance-fuel-module-MFM20e/fuel-tank-components

 

[disco]

You might need to change out the complete module. The sender seems to be discontinued.

https://www.genosgarage.com/product...mance-fuel-module-MFM20e/fuel-tank-components

Yep, looks like that's the deal. Talking to Genos now.

 

[fest3er]

The '97 sender has a different resistance than the '98 12V. They aren't interchangeable. I made a '97 module fit my '98; one of the adjustments I made was to use the resistor 'plate' from the old module.

 

[Shelby Griggs]

I replaced the entire module in my 2001 from the OEM one Geno's sells, 1st time I have seen the low fuel light come on in years Not an inexpensive fix, I think parts and labor about $600 because I hired a shop who had a lift.

 

[disco]

Here's the sending assembly that Scott Sinkinson at Geno's tells me is required.

https://www.genosgarage.com/product/mopar-fuel-tank-module-sending-unit-4897668/fuel-tank-components

At that price I'll be figuring fuel range off my odometer from now on.

 

[Shelby Griggs]

Here's the sending assembly that Scott Sinkinson at Geno's tells me is required.

https://www.genosgarage.com/product/mopar-fuel-tank-module-sending-unit-4897668/fuel-tank-components

At that price I'll be figuring fuel range off my odometer from now on.

I did that for a long time, more recently showing close to 1/2 tank I found I had under five gallons, so while I could of kept watching miles, the indicated level was getting further and further from empty when it actually was empty. I decided in places I go, having a better fuel level indicator was going to be better than a tow bill or a life threatening survival situation trying to walk out for miles. One issue is the fuel usage rate isn't linear for me depending on highway, dirt, 4x4, etc., So that made it hard to know if I was about to be walking too.

 

[disco]

I did that for a long time, more recently showing close to 1/2 tank I found I had under five gallons, so while I could of kept watching miles, the indicated level was getting further and further from empty when it actually was empty. I decided in places I go, having a better fuel level indicator was going to be better than a tow bill or a life threatening survival situation trying to walk out for miles. One issue is the fuel usage rate isn't linear for me depending on highway, dirt, 4x4, etc., So that made it hard to know if I was about to be walking too.

Roger that! My truck gets used a little bit in the winter if we get a heavy snowfall (maybe once every couple years), otherwise it pulls my boat to marina in the summer. Biggest concern is some dirtbag siphons fuel out and I don't know about it. Guess I'll just make sure it's full before I go anywhere.

 

[SRath]

During the sub-zero weather here, going by my odometer isn't as reliable since the truck often stays running when parked. And, of course, my mileage varies with what trailer I might be pulling, how much weight, using 4wd, snowplowing, etc.
I guess I'm "lucky" the lie it tells me (so far) always occurs before it's half empty, at which time it simply reads empty. I try very hard to run on the top half of the tank, especially in winter, but that isn't always possible. And I do always carry a small 2 1/2 gallon jug of diesel fuel in my crossbed toolbox. I've only needed it once.
So I've now found a complete replacement assembly made by Carter for about $190, which I dislike having to buy when all I really need is the doggone sender. But what else can a guy do? I know one of the members here came up with a diy fix to improve the weak/lost contact of the little sensor arm many years ago, but I'm curious how long it lasted.

 

[disco]

During the sub-zero weather here, going by my odometer isn't as reliable since the truck often stays running when parked. And, of course, my mileage varies with what trailer I might be pulling, how much weight, using 4wd, snowplowing, etc.
I guess I'm "lucky" the lie it tells me (so far) always occurs before it's half empty, at which time it simply reads empty. I try very hard to run on the top half of the tank, especially in winter, but that isn't always possible. And I do always carry a small 2 1/2 gallon jug of diesel fuel in my crossbed toolbox. I've only needed it once.
So I've now found a complete replacement assembly made by Carter for about $190, which I dislike having to buy when all I really need is the doggone sender. But what else can a guy do? I know one of the members here came up with a diy fix to improve the weak/lost contact of the little sensor arm many years ago, but I'm curious how long it lasted.

That's good news. Have you got a part number and source for the Carter assembly?

 

[BigPapa]

CARTER P74699R

 

[fest3er]

... I know one of the members here came up with a diy fix to improve the weak/lost contact of the little sensor arm many years ago, but I'm curious how long it lasted.

Still working for me, though it did 'bounce' a time or two in the past few months. Give it a round-ish bend, not sharp. A 'V' big enough to pull the contact onto a 'fresh' sweep. Doesn't take much.

It has behaved nicely from Salem, VA to Washburn, WI and down to No. IL. Heading home tomorrow. Lost reverse gear up in Washburn as I left there; hope the forward gears hold out 'til I get home.

Cross-country trips are always an adventure in an elderly 24 yo vehicle that really needs a lot of rebuilding.

 

[disco]

CARTER P74699R

Hmmm...Just looked thru the reviews of this item on Amazon. One guy says it won't work for 98 12V truck? Looks like lots of people used it on 97 trucks.

 

[BigPapa]

One guy says it won't work for 98 12V truck? Looks like lots of people used it on 97 trucks.

Correct. It's for the '96-'97 which is what SRath has.

 

[Shelby Griggs]

Cross-country trips are always an adventure in an elderly 24 yo vehicle that really needs a lot of rebuilding.

Yep, my 2001.5 is approaching 22 years old and still use as my work truck and towing my camper. Getting ready for a OR, NV, CA trip in late March, trying to get some things done. My wife said this morning if you don't break down on the road was the trip even fun?

Rear axle is getting all new bearings and seals (hopefully gears are OK), valve adjustment next week, new tires this month, all new gear box fluids and a bunch of other stuff. Unfortunately a bunch of this has hit all at once regardless of trip plans, but is time.

I keep telling myself it is only a few new truck payments

 

[BigPapa]

(hopefully gears are OK)

I’m telling you, you need to get new gears. Don’t do it halfway.

 

[GAmes]

So I've now found a complete replacement assembly made by Carter for about $190, which I dislike having to buy when all I really need is the doggone sender.

Maybe, maybe not. When you get around to dropping the tank you might find the screen looks like the one on the left.

I wish I had taken a picture of the original canister that I replaced about 10 years ago. The whole metal structure was sort of folded in half because of wear.

 

[gcorron]