Ok I did a search and you guys seem to already know about this but I didn't see what the fix is besides take it too the dealer. Well my 96 is way out of warrenty. So What is it that is broke?

Mine likes to read full tank all the time, it works every so often but is getting worse.

I know just reset the trip but I like when things work right

Is it a sending unit?

 

mine does the same thing, sorta. it wont go past 3/4 of a tank, and then it works properly past that, so its like a 1/4 tank off all the time. i dont know what to do, ive tried manually moving it up there after i filled up, but it just falls back down. good luck, i hope u find a fix

-Casey

 

I believe the answer was crytstalization on the sending unit (not 100% sure tho).
This would require replacement of that part as well to fix.

You can check the signal from the sending unit and that will tell you if it is the guage or the sending unit.
So if the signal is ok from the sender, then guage is defective.
Any good manual will give you the value to test for.

 

Ok cool thanks now I know where to look!

 

Hey is there a way to get some pics of what the runner looks like now? I know you said you made a few changes, so I'd like to see the new green beast.

 

I havn't done too much to it yet.

I have done some clean up and what not I think I peeled off 10lbs of grease and sludge off the underside I think it's some kinda winter coating for back east?
I also pulled all the seats and carpet out to run all the exposed wires thru plastic tubing. Moved some of that stuff around.
I put some square sliders on it and a front skid plate I also made this bumper. I'll try to attach a picture but I don't know if it will work.

at.asp?webtag=TacomaWBLandCO&guid=6E729FCE-E8A4-4E1D-B913-E258BFB46A30&frames=no

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by JDeMello
[B]I havn't done too much to it yet.

I have done some clean up and what not I think I peeled off 10lbs of grease and sludge off the underside I think it's some kinda winter coating for back east?
I also pulled all the seats and carpet out to run all the exposed wires thru plastic tubing. Moved some of that stuff around.
I put some square sliders on it and a front skid plate I also made this bumper. I'll try to attach a picture but I don't know if it will work.

http://at.asp?webtag=TacomaWBLandCO&...6A30&frames=no

 

the 1st one worked, and wow! What a difference just a new front bumper, a new set of skids, and some sliders can make!!

Where exactly in SoCal are you located? Because I'll be in Hunnington Beach from the 19th-2nd and would like to stop by your shop if possible.

 

Here's the pic (otherwise you need to register):

 

Shop is in santa ana 2002 d s grand come on by. I won't have the runner today but I will have my truck.

Jason

 

Ok I don't know where that is. you think you could just give me ur address and I could mapquest it?

Or is that it???

 

Jason i PMed you about something. did u get it?

-Casey

 

That was the address sorry here it is a little clearer.

2002 d s grand santa ana ca 92705

take the 405 s to the 55north exit dyer make a left under the freeway then a right on grand go down a couple lights too st gertrude make a left on st gertrude then right into the first drive way down at the end is where I'm at. I came home early today tho I'm sick!

 

Not yet but I'll go look.

 

awesome, but I'm doubting you'll be there the days of dec. 30th - Jan. 2nd I'll probably just drive by and glance at the shop or somethin lol.