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Old 07-31-2011, 05:22 PM
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i dropped my tank.to clean it.then we put it back up in there.we put the float towards the front of tank and cleaned the connections.but diesel gauge still passed E when full.but when you get low on fuel it start working enough for low fuel light to come on.i need help thank you
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Sounds as if the float unit needs replaced.
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That is what they do when they go bad mine is doing the same thing.
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so is that the whole sending unit.
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Yea the whole sending unit gets replaced. If I remember correctly you can only get them from the dealer.
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i found one through auto zone for 350
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I would check with the dealer and see if you can just buy the float assembly. I doubt (although I can be wrong) that the whole assembly needs replaced. I replaced just the float assembly on mine about a year ago, if memory serves me correctly, it was like 60 dollars from the dealer, and it fixed my problem
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You dont have to replace the whole assembly. Its held onto the assembly with two screws. The three wires simply push onto it. The hardest part is dropping the tank. Honestly its a pretty simple job.
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I just did it, and it was simple. Change the gasket as well. Cost $63.97 plus my time to do the drop. Bought the sending unit and seal from Wholesale mopar.com That price included shipping of $10 ..T.
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i found float assembly at dealer for 70.00 total.this that all i need thanks
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