Fuel gauge problem solved(?)
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Fuel gauge problem solved(?)
Well, after pulling the gas tank tank again. I think I finally solved the problem of the gauge not registering below half-quarter of a tank, even when the tank was empty. I pulled the sending unit again and hooked it up while outside the tank. I put the float thru full ROM and found out that the sending unit was not properly grounded. I ran a ground wire to the sending unit, and the gauge now reads empty. After looking at the sending unit, it looks to be grounded internally. So something was not working properly. Anyway, I attached a ground wire to one of the mounting screws and to the body. We will see how it goes over the next week or so.
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i'm having troubles getting acurate gas gauge readings
right after i fill up all the way, my gauge reads slightly less than full
when my gas light comes on i usually fill up all the way and can only put in like 12 gallons even though our tanks hold 18.5 gallons
btw, i have a 2000 4 runner sr5 sport edition
right after i fill up all the way, my gauge reads slightly less than full
when my gas light comes on i usually fill up all the way and can only put in like 12 gallons even though our tanks hold 18.5 gallons
btw, i have a 2000 4 runner sr5 sport edition
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Mason,
Check out this link for some answers... I have the same exact... problem as you do..
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...ighlight=el010
Check out this link for some answers... I have the same exact... problem as you do..
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...ighlight=el010
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There is a TSB for fuel gauge/sender replacement which I know includes the '00 and may include the '99's. I'm not at home at the moment or I could provide the link. Use the forum's search engine. The dealership repaired mine out-of-warranty at no charge.
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Originally Posted by Mason Dixon
I didn't buy mine from the local dealer, do you think they would still fix it?
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