Fuel Gage

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I'm having problems with my fuel gage dropping to empty any time I get below 1/2 full. It doesn't do it all the time but intermittently. Have 40k on my 98 3500 4x4
with 12 valves. Previously had this problem with both the oil pressure and the fuel gages
and had a "reflash" while still under warranty. It seemed to fix the problem until recently when the fuel started acting up again. Anyone have any suggestions or previous experience with this problem?

 

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The sending unit in the tank is probably the problem. These things are recurring PITA. Changing one of them is not a lot of fun. When I did mine I raised the front of the bed high enuff to allow me to work. If you do that make sure that it's supported well or it might act like a mouse trap with you being the mouse. Other folks have dropped the tank. That requires a helper and a mostly empty tank. I think a dealer just hoists up the whole bed to get the clearance. Good luck.

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Joe George
Eureka, CA

'95 2500 CC auto 4X4,Combo EGT/boost guage,custom switch panel,PacBrake,Torque plate,BD valve body,Automatic motorhome steps on both sides,Foldacover hard bed cover,Cummins chrome kit,Black steel grill guard,Front hitch receiver

 

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Joe G. is probably right. I'm on my third sender (162,000 mi. ). Dealer did the job for around $120 best I remember.

 

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Originally posted by Tuffcat:
Joe G. is probably right. I'm on my third sender (162,000 mi. ). Dealer did the job for around $120 best I remember.

My dealer (Razzari Dodge) quoted me $486 to replace sending unit for my '97 3500 with only 30K miles. $486 will buy a lot of diesel fuel. I choose to keep an eye on the odometer and forego the replacement. From what I gather in reading the many posts on this subject, replacement becomes a recurring practice.


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My sending unit just went on the blink the other day. . I'm getting my share of DC quirks in my first month of ownership. .

The three local Dodge dealers out here, Lithia Dodge quoted $220 installed, Antioch Dodge, $310 and Brentwood Dodge, $221.

Brentwood gets the business.

PS: Antioch has been HIGH on everything... .

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1997 3500 Dually CC, Emerald Green 5 speed, 4:10 , Reese 15K 5th hitch, K&N Air Filter, Jacob E-brake, gutted cat, running boards. More to come soon!