Bounder diesel fuel gauge problem

[SVick]

I have a 2000 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel, Cummins 275 ISB on a Freightliner chassis. When I parked it all was fine, I pulled it out yesterday and the fuel gauge stayed at E. The tank has about 50 gallons in it. I ran the generator for about 20 minutes, it will not run if the tank is 1/4 full or less. I checked the gauge connections and all else works like it should. Any ideas on what to check? I drove it about 20 miles to see if it would start working with no Luck. Thanks in advance for any tips.

 

[mwilson]

I have a 2000 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel, Cummins 275 ISB on a Freightliner chassis. When I parked it all was fine, I pulled it out yesterday and the fuel gauge stayed at E. The tank has about 50 gallons in it. I ran the generator for about 20 minutes, it will not run if the tank is 1/4 full or less. I checked the gauge connections and all else works like it should. Any ideas on what to check? I drove it about 20 miles to see if it would start working with no Luck. Thanks in advance for any tips.

If you can get me the last 6 numbers of the chassis VIN, not the body VIN. I will look it up and see what gauge system it has. I can then check with one of our techs Monday and get the test procedure.

A 2000 chassis should be as simple as unplugging the connector from the sender and then jumping the terminals. If the gauge then reads full it is a bad sender. BUT, let me verify that Monday before you attempt the test.



Mike.

 

[TFucili]

Around here I'd be looking for pack rat damage to wiring. If something sits still, they'll be in it in no time flat, and commence to gnawing on wires.

 

[SVick]

The last 6 of the chassis vin. H38459
Thanks, Scott

 

[mwilson]

The last 6 of the chassis vin. H38459

Thanks, Scott

Scott, please contact me at -- email address removed --



I have a few PDF's I would like to send you and they are too big to post on the site.



Mike.

 

[akav8r]

I have a 2000 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel, Cummins 275 ISB on a Freightliner chassis. When I parked it all was fine, I pulled it out yesterday and the fuel gauge stayed at E. The tank has about 50 gallons in it. I ran the generator for about 20 minutes, it will not run if the tank is 1/4 full or less. I checked the gauge connections and all else works like it should. Any ideas on what to check? I drove it about 20 miles to see if it would start working with no Luck. Thanks in advance for any tips.

I had the exact same fuel gauge problem and did the same as you including running the generator. What was the problem?? Thanks!!

 

[mwilson]

Is it on a Freightliner Chassis??

If so, get me the last 6 digits of the chassis vin. Not the coach vin.

I am on vacation but will dig into when I return to work on the 6th if that works for you.

Mike.

 

[akav8r]

It is the Freightliner chassis and I will get the chassis VIN. I have the engine data plate info if that helps. Thanks!!