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08-24-2013, 02:29 PM
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Bouncing gas guage
So I have finally finished installing my under bed gas tank from lmc and have it filled up however I have found the gas gauge bounces around a lot. Since my gas guage never work I don't know if this is normal for this truck so hopefully some one can help. The gauge fluctuates as much a quarter of a tank when I go over bumps
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08-24-2013, 03:49 PM
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Re: Bouncing gas guage
Normal. Enjoy it, it works!!!!! Gotta buy 2013 cars for a steady gas gauge.
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08-24-2013, 05:12 PM
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Re: Bouncing gas guage
i'll take a bouncy one anyday; mine just pegs out pass full all the time.
its not an old sending unit and its not stuck either (i checked) not sure whats the deal
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08-24-2013, 05:49 PM
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08-24-2013, 06:41 PM
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Re: Bouncing gas guage
some of the after market sending units use the wrong ohms? current to the gauge . if you can find a original good unit might be the way to go if you are having problems .
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08-24-2013, 06:44 PM
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08-24-2013, 06:48 PM
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Re: Bouncing gas guage
When it stops bouncing, that means to look for a gas station.... QUICK!!
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08-24-2013, 07:05 PM
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Re: Bouncing gas guage
The sending unit is brand new. I didn't look very closely at it just popped it in should u take it out an examine it? I have the bed off right now so I'm trying to get everything perfect before the bed goes back on
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08-24-2013, 08:25 PM
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Re: Bouncing gas guage
I would pull it before you put the bed on and check it with a meter while you work the float!
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08-24-2013, 10:43 PM
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Re: Bouncing gas guage
NCD 66 ...with the key/INJ. on ground out the wire at the sending unit and see if dash gauge goes to E if it does then its the sender if it still stays at F then you have an "open" wire to the dash gauge
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08-25-2013, 02:27 PM
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Re: Bouncing gas guage
Does the tank have a baffle in it? The fuel sloshing around can cause the float to bob around until it settles down.
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