Fuel gauge reads wrong after fuel pump replaced

[@p51302]

Nice video. It takes a real professional to share their mistakes to help other professionals. Don't listen to the haters. Thanks for sharing.

[@kevinnelson7070]

So whats the solution? Do i buy a whole new pump or replace the sending unit?

[@aaronsantiago2609]

Same.. i just did this with my rv. Cant i just buy something to adjust the value? Like a capasitor or resistor or w.e.?

[@pringals]

My gauge has been off since my brother and I replaced my pump 5 years ago. I assumed the float wasn't working properly. Too much of a hassle to take the bed of my Chevy pickup off again, so I just learned to live with it and rely on my trip odometer for monitoring my fuel. I'll have to remember this video if/when I decide to address it. Thanks for the explanation!

[@hypersphereengineering6015]

I just replaced the fuel pump in my Holden Barina. The float was starting to go bad before the the pump failed. My pump and float are separate parts and I only replaced the pump. The original float is still in there. Today I filled the tank at the petrol station and the guage reads 1/2 full. I reset my Trip Meter to zero at the petrol station and I know my car will do at least 500km on a full tank of premium 95 fuel . Less on 91. Don't know whether I can be bothered fixing it . It's worth probably carrying a full Jerry Can of fuel in the car in case I forget to reset trip Meter and run out of fuel from inaccurate reading. Something to think about

[@Trenbow]

I know this comment is 8 years old. I just replaced mine with my friends and now i’m in the same boat… Wayyyy too much of a hassle to take it off. You live an learn🤷🏽‍♂️

[@SouthMainAuto]

I feel your pain my friend. Hate doing jobs twice and learning the hard way. I did a pump in an '09 half ton Chevy the other day and my goodness. Looked it up on the NAPA Prolink and there was a listing of about 7 different pumps. Decided I better do it by the VIN and looked up an OE one to get a good number to cross. The late model stuff seems to get harder to do just using year make and model. Keep up the good work! And remember... some times we do it nice cuz we do it twice!

[@davidx6936]

There are videos on KZbin, that just itch that scratch you want out of a video, and you don't come across them often, but this is one of them, damn! thank you GOD!

[@bawla679]

I'm very happy to have come across this channel. The videos are very informative, clear and understandable for a novice tech. Thank you.

[@neutrodyne]

I had the fuel sending unit to go bad on my 97 Pontiac Grand Prix. I order a new sending unit for it. The new one looked the same but had a slightly larger electrical connector on it. I really wonted to get the job done and did not want to take the time of sending the new on back so I put the old plug connector on the new sending unit, I had the same problem a wrong reading on the gas gauge. To make a long story short the new one measure out different ohms than the old one and the small fingers was worn off the old one. I was able to take the fingers off of the new one and put them on the old one. Now everything works and reads fine and I saved a ton of money.

[@coldhearted0357]

Thank you for the video. I just left O'Reilly's and found out the first time I brought my fuel pump they gave me the wrong one.for the gauges been dancing around for like four years because they gave me the wrong one initially. thank you for the video very helpful

[@Brandi.Nicole]

So what your saying is - it won’t affect anything BUT the gauge? So let’s say I have a road trip coming up and no time to replace it - I’ll be okay? Just need to document gas usuals per mile?

[@butterisawesome6969]

@@Brandi.Nicole yup as long as it's running and sounding like a normal engine without any acceleration issues then it should be fine. There could be a possibility if it's the wrong pump then it won't be giving enough fuel pressure or maybe even too much fuel pressure but if the engine starts up and sounds normal then I say there isn't a big problem. (I AM NO WHERE NEAR BEING A MECHANIC OR HAVING EXPIERENCE)

[@LtGerbal]

Absolutely love the humility. Excellent info

[@JasonKale]

Great clear explanation...I just put in a new fuel level sensor and my fuel gauge still shows empty so trying to figure out if the new sensor is just Dead on arrival...hahah...

[@1984juant]

Thanks for being humble. And showing us this great tip

[@dougscott2408]

Very considerate - excellent explaination!!! good use of ohm meter and showing the 96-97 changes in anti slosh module!

[@Jesus-ol8zp]

Lol this happened to me, I just went a filled my tank to full, opened the cluster, and moved the needle so it could read full, so far it worked for me. Wish I would have seen this video sooner so that I had done the job the correct way.

[@aaronsantiago2609]

Ooo thats a good idea! Ill move the needel lol

[@jessem8760]

Thanks for uploading this. You did, in fact, save me some frustration. Got the right pump after looking up the VIN.

[@HenryFlores-s2j]

Thanks for the info, I didn’t order by VIN , But going to do frm now on . I appreciate the Video..

[@jarinwilson9539]

Yep, I have ran into this myself, really stupid mistake on my part, but I learned my lesson.

[@mikesimmonds1916]

my guage is completely reversed after a change. The pump is working so I'm not over keen on removing it again. Might swap the pins over and see if that helps any.

[@jasondavis1991]

HOT TIP to give your viewers you can always get the correct year of a vehicle and engine size on the sticker under the hood

[@Phil_Goodman]

This saved me so much time! thank you so much. I had this issue with a few aftermarket fuel pumps for a Honda fit

[@geraldvoss5494]

Thank you for sharing, 🙏✝️♥️🫵🏻

[@stevenmchenry9276]

Good to see you it's been a while. Great technique. That's why you the best.

[@Toolaholic7]

Never had to go by the vin buying parts from the auto parts store.Only when you have to get them from the dealer.Another thing is don't ever buy any aftermarket fuel pump,you will do the job over and over again.Airtex is well known for high failure rates and says installer error which is not true.Delphi and AC Delco only for GMs.The fuel pumps for the 1997 to 2001 GM trucks come with an updated plug in which Delphi does this.You cut the old connector off and replace it with the updated connector.

[@haroldreyes7549]

Using the VIN is the ONLY WAY to POSITIVELY get the CORRECT part, accounting for ALL the CHANGES constantly done during the mfg. model year!!!!!!!!

[@Toolaholic7]

@@haroldreyes7549 Never been asked for the vin by a couple autoparts stores

[@Tires4les]

I just used a Delpi and it's not reading the fuel Guage properly.

[@verinb9]

Very professional, informative and helpful! Thanks.

[@tedjohnson64]

That’s was a really interesting video!

[@CASTROCA100]

Thanks you for sharing Mr Duane

[@TheFirzan]

Very very very good explanation its very important thanx uncle......

[@tecnaman5801]

Just goes to show we are all human....keep the vids coming Duane. Most OEM and AM dealers won't credit electrical parts (not in Oz anyway) so hope they do in your part of the world!

[@bmwfan1988]

My 72 XJ6 the fuel guage dosent go all the way down to empty for some reason it just goes close to it then stops

[@ronaldzeller2689]

On some after market fuel pump the float lever is backwards. When you install it, it Will mark. "E" empty on the fuel gauge, if your tank is full, but as your drive and burn gas the needle in your fuel gauge will start moving to the "F" full. How do you fix the problem??? Some people reverse the fuel lever. That might help solve the problem.

[@dariosanmiguel4201]

Thats kinda my situation. The level reads when the 94 gmc Jimmy is off when turned on it dives to empty - but theres 1/3rd tank in it. Can u just switch the 2 wires?

[@northwindhighlander]

I just replaced a fuel pump in an 02 econoline, and it tells me I have a quarter tank when it's actually empty. Good to know that this is my issue. I ordered the pump from o'reilly. It works, it just doesn't match what it should on the gauge.

[@fieldsofomagh]

Definitely the way to go and saves a lot of donkey work !! With the Toyota I own,there is a french built version and a japanese one and the only difference is the Vin no.This method gives 100% security.

[@Erik-gg2vb]

Too late, Put in a Napa, Dephi replacement pump and gauge read empty with 10 gal in it. Now I have to drop the tank again with a creeper and jack stands. Maybe just order the pump motor or take it off the new one. It is a 2003 F150 with only 32K on it.

[@danb.3397]

Not a tip, a mistake. The lesson is, order by VIN

[@johncook5469]

Thanks so much for the tip my guage isn’t fully proper yet and I just realized that I bought the wrong pump lol

[@loriecarolus208]

I have a 2008 Jeep Patriot I had to replace the the fuel pump when I got the vehicle back it was not reading correctly so they redid it and it's still not reading correctly I made sure I filled the tank completely and it's showing that it's at 3/4 tank

[@samg5543]

Yes, always use the VIN.

[@chrisflanagan5390]

Hi I just had my fuel pump changed on my 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0-liter I-6 and my fuel gauge reads zero, my mechanic ordered the part and completed the job, there was no gas in it so I thought it read correctly and I filled it up. I think he might of put the wrong fuel pump in. Am I going to have to pay for another fuel pump and more labor or should it be done for free?

[@bobreese4807]

So..2 years ago, I asked a mechanic to replace my 1998 Dodge Caravan 2.4L fuel filter that was changed 22 years ago. When he did it he cracked the fuel pump connectors and it leaked gas. I paid for the part and he did labor free. Bosch. The gauge read low. Still had 5 gallons left when gauge was at E. He replaced it and same level issue. I said forget it and was same for 2 years and 2 months. The sensor started making the fuel gauge needle go down and the chime came on with the gas tank idiot light coming on. I GOOGLED it and saw complaints like this and saw might be caused by sulfur in gas tarnishing the metal on the sensor metal.. I put in 2 bottles of Techron and for a time chime was lot less but now is awful!. So far I can't find what metal the sensor windings are made of for BOSCH. I see 2 brands, one using gold (Delphi) and other silver palladium. THEN... I see ranges of 70 to 1050 OHMS for replacement pumps (ON Rock Auto info on their pump assortments. and then I see 33 to 240 for Bosch and American makes. I was about to put a cheat resistor in the harness to make it so I could stop the low level CHIME stop. BUT now I don't know what value to put in. I was going to put in a 680 or 750 OHM but when I saw this new range. I put a temp hold on this cheat. The gauge anti- slosh makes the needle move slower but the chime comes on right away. I think the float needle is getting to a dead high OHM spot on the sensor. I found out a couple weeks ago that Bosch went to a lifetime warranty.. but there are qualifiers and so I will see what push back I get from Bosch.

[@JahanZeb1976]

Wonderful good morning for me looking at Mr. Duane! Excellent feeling if you like to learn a subject and you get such a loving teacher like Mr. Duane! Dear sir please upload such nice videos always without gapes. They are energy packs! Regards,

[@fernandoorige7310]

May problem is that the fuel gauge is moving up/down when I drive or stopped. I didn't have problem before. As the pump was cracked (leaking gas) I changed to another, and started this problem, even when put back the old pump the same problem again. Can you help on this.

[@jeremywc3576]

i had the fuel pump assembly replaced in my 97 GMC Sonoma and I bought the part by vin number which for my particular model is X i bought a new floater for it prior guage didnt work before that and when it was replaced it stopped at 3 quarters full when the tank is full and recently i replaced the entire pump assembly and it still stops at 3 quarters full when the tank is full

[@jeremywc3576]

@Reno Simpson i wish i still had it lol

[@chaspre8525]

I just put a new fuel pump and sending in a 1993 Chevy Silverado and my fuel tank is showing no gas but I put 5gal in take what can cause this new unit to do this

[@realfixesrealfast]

3 possibilities. Could be the wrong part. Could be the electrical connection is not making contact. Could be an improper install ( the float may be sticking and not moving )

[@ozzstars_cars]

Good lesson to learn from your mistake

[@sara78130]

+Ozzstar hhhhhhhhhhhhhh yes

[@30pvfd]

So you ate that labor 😢 dang I been trying to find the right unit for my ford F250 XL 5.4L mid tank regular cab 4x4 to no avail before I pull it down with vin ford dealer can’t even tell me what pump and sending unit it takes

[@fckurvtc]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@ediambrocio6629]

Thanks u man!! I'm have the same problem on my 97 dodge Dakota

[@snw56]

Excellent video!

[@dee1380]

I think this happened with my 1990 Ford F-150. The fuel gauge reads half full, but I think the tank is actually empty..

[@dogbone1065]

The problem is when they send one from Amazon it will be the wrong one and you will find that out after you install it.

[@jarredjohnson101]

Thanks for the explanation man!

[@azimmey]

Good stuff. I just bought a 1990 Olds 98 and filled it up and it did go to over full but 20 miles down the road it showed I used 1/8 of a tank. It does bob back and forth to over full and down 1.8 tank. Is that the sender or the gauge on the dash? 100K on car.

[@Mrdubomb]

Always enjoy learning from a professional. Need help, 2004 Saturn Vue, gas gauge always reading full, saddle tank style, both senders working properly, PCM reads properly, BCM thinks its at 98%, which means the IPC does too. Gauge sweep verifies proper operation. No codes, no TSBs, any thoughts?

[@realfixesrealfast]

sounds like an OEM programming issue. Ask the dealer if there is a free "reflash" for this.

[@Mrdubomb]

@@realfixesrealfast Just verified the bcm is the issue by plugging another one in. Free reflash at dealer? Funniest thing Ive heard all day.

[@AnnnTelop87]

CHANGED GAS TANK ON 2000 TROOPER, NOW GAUGE READS EMPTY WHEN TANK IS FULL. AFTER 200 MILES, WITH ANOUT 2 GALLONS IN TANK, NEEDLE GOES TO ALMOST FULL.

[@evoemperor3776]

Hey i did not change my fuel pump but when i plug off the fuel pump my fuel float works perfectly but if i plug it back in it reads empty

[@Slowvq95]

evo emperor sending unit

[@davidbock2373]

Replaced 2005 Park Ave fuel pump with OEM- part. Now fuel gauge is inaccurate. Shows 1/4 empty when really below 1/2. Used exact orig gm partFor 3800 supercharged engine. Previously gauge was going back and forth between full and empty with 1/4 tank. Common issue with the sender that goes back years in different models. Any ideas before I climb into trunk and replace new pump with a brand new sample?

[@michigansoundwizard]

Were you able to properly repair your fuel pump issue?

[@robinturner6639]

I had a sending unit and pump put on in my 2000 s10.it was on 1/8 tank.I put in 9 gallons and it went to full.Owners manual says it is a 18 1/2 gallon tank.it should have been just below 3/4 tank.Please what do you think is the problem?

[@realfixesrealfast]

Before you jump to conclusions and spend more money needlessly, confirm the amount of fuel in the tank. I would suggest siphoning all the fuel out, measure it, put it back in, then fill the tank, add the two together and you will know the actual capacity. The gauge should then register full. If not there could have been an error with the install of the new pump.

[@robinturner6639]

@@realfixesrealfast I know that it 18.5 gallon tank.I know that I put in 9 gallons.I know it was on 1/8.I know it is not a 12 gallon tank,

[@realfixesrealfast]

@@robinturner6639 I would suspect that in the install the arm of the fuel level float is not freely moving. Probably bent during install. Should be able to correct with a visual exam.

[@JD198276]

just replaced the fuel sending unit, stupid me ordered a flex fuel unit instead of the regular gas one, had to rewire the harness, however when replacing it, it only turns on and pumps but won't prime, question is, even though it's a flex fuel one (wrong one) should it not work? I matched both the old with the new nothing different but I never tested it with the voltage reader at the lever.

[@xANGRYSHOCK]

Flex fuel pumps don't work on vehicles that require regular fuel flow... The psi and fitment will be way different

[@zooiehilly6369]

Do cars of the same year, make, and model but different vin #s have the same fuel pump?????

[@realfixesrealfast]

most likely unless the oem had to switch during assembly because of supply issues

[@jasonnasiry]

hi sir i replaced a brand new fuel pump assembly as well and makes a little humming noise while driving and also notice the gas gauge goes to empty very fast too and looks like it goes through gas much faster after i throw gas can this be an issue as well or why its going through gas much faster or maybe the fuel pump was put in wrong and have to put in correctly any suggestions please

[@Kevin-yk7tk]

If your old pump was reading properly why would you need to replace it? If it was bad how can you compare those readings if they were giving false readings in the first place?

[@carolyngordin6091]

SENATOR FUEL NUTS

[@solovino1969]

good video..thanks a lot

[@chrisalertaalpha4291]

Just did mine fuel pump and tank was almost empty but gauge read Full after i was done. Had to drop the tank again to check the pump..turns out the floater had clipped off the leveler..snapped in to place and bing..Now it read Empty which is just right lol..pumped gas and everythings good

[@mihz4367]

I just change my mini cooper fuel pump then the indicator goes wrong... Tank are empty but the gauge shows 3 bar... Need some help

[@GreenPeasProductions]

Had an interesting scenario. I was having an issue with level being off on a brand new pump. The old pump didn't give accurate level either. Pulled new installed fuel pump, and connecting the plug, and moving the floater outside the tank shows accurate levels;but after placing in the tank it is off. Added 3 gallons of gas, it still shows empty tank. Any ideas? I could not tell exactly where you were connecting your meter btw.

[@Tires4les]

People are not here to help you. Even though they make it seem that way. There here only for views.

[@c21secco]

I'm glad I saw your video prior to ordering a pump sending unit. I have the same issue on a 2003 lincoln navigator. Where It says a 1/4 tank dashboard gauge and 140 miles to empty info display. All this at fixing the micro relay pump relay and changing fuel filter at 112k miles after engine stalls with no code. I believe the resistance of the sender from your video for mine has gone bad too. Until I replaced the parts. Never paid attention to it and I'm seeing fluctuating numbers in the info display. Car all in green monitors and drives flawlessly. I tried resetting for 10 min by disconnecting battery for full reset on vehicle. After reconnecting and driving all monitors green and still display on miles to empty fluctuating. Any other ideas for fixing or resets? Care to comment? Thanks

[@iconaclastor]

good tip to use the vin #

[@RyanGetLow]

I just did this on a 2007 Chevy Uplander. Except instead of getting the year wrong, I got the wheel base wrong. Pump works great and the vehicle runs properly, but the gauge reads Empty with a full tank. I'd rather not buy another pump so, I'm going to attempt to manipulate the sensor arm/floater in a way that it might work the right way. Can this actually be done? Anyone ever have to deal with this? I appreciate any feedback. Thanks. Great video by the way.

[@poormansyoutube686]

I gotta check this

[@flatline2772]

i just put in a whole sending unit assembly ..i started the truck the gas gauge goes to E ..i turn off the truck the gauge rises... any idea?

[@jonathanoakley88]

Flat Line bad ground on the frame.

[@erickgarza7278]

I think this is my problem in a 2003 Silverado and got a 2004 fuel pump how can I fix it can I tune the car computer to fix it?

[@realfixesrealfast]

I don't think a tune will do it. You need to get the correct pump

[@bigsarge3684]

I sure wished I’d seen this before I replaced my pump and external filter .

[@Gam3Junkie7]

Oh...so we just put the wrong pump in? It was the same model year, but it might not have the same VIM. Dang. Gotta drop the tank again T^T

[@robertohernandez170]

thank you.good video

[@graymodeler]

Roberto Hernández I

[@livingsimpl3]

Hi, i just replace the fuel pump on a nissan titan, got the new one in,i fill up the tank, and i been drive my truck for arround 1 hour and it havent drop nothing,

[@sergioalvarez6920]

Cual fue el problema ? Yo estoy teniendo el mismo en mi silverado

[@CarlosGarcia-kg3jo]

Thank you

[@geojor]

thanks for this...

[@jg5488]

Ok so how you order by vin? Not an option when you order

[@gonzgarr1592]

nice job but sometimes we learn by mistakes remember we are only humans thanks

[@ianc435ify]

You can. Parts guys are just lazy now

[@SteveRobReviews]

Good tip. I guess you were stuck with the wrong pump ?

[@xANGRYSHOCK]

My truck is reading reading backwards. Full in Now my Empty..

[@dmorley100]

You're on a fuel-video-related kick lately, ain't ya 😀

[@donny-ho1bm]

Could you do one for a Ford courier.PC model.95 built

[@realfixesrealfast]

Hi Donny, I don't have a Ford courier right now, but I'mm keep it in mind.

[@dariomendoza6892]

my new pump reads -zero!!

[@downunder365]

So did mine

[@vusi.amkhize646]

my is a 330i when it's full goes to a wrong reading loiter full

[@jordanparker8359]

Ughh so I have to drop the tank again and change the pump again?? No thanks it’ll stay broke

[@roberto372]

i just put mine in neutral and it shows the correct amount of fuel

[@zarkogolub1517]

02 honda crv replaced fuel pump after gages not reading corect

[@UBBERTANKER]

lol why wouldyou not look at the vin

[@FrostyCoug]

We don't know who did the ordering. Duane politely says "we" instead of "this new guy right here" :)

[@alexpacheco2031]

oh no

[@wubalubadubdub4125]

Too late. Doing it twice

[@triciablea7993]

Hi

[@DianeMBean]

Let me guess its a cheap chineese pump, the pump is going to intermittently shut off as well.you are going to get all sorts of generic codes from this piece of crap

[@carolyngordin6091]

MY FUCKING TRUCK JACOB IS NOT YOUR BOND BYE

[@BeatsFromChicago]

this is pointless if you replaced just the pump.

[@Matanumi]

but its telling us that some pumps even within the same generation could be different...

[@HenryFlores-s2j]

Thanks for the info, I didn’t order by VIN , But going to do frm now on . I appreciate the Video .