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Took my truck in for the second time to get the gas gauge fixed.

 

First time-they pulled the tank and put in a new sending unit.

 

Second time-they pulled the bed and put in a new sending unit.

 

All of it has been warranty work and I'm happy with the dealer and the service dept, just not the results. It still isn't working correctly. It sticks at 1/4 full sometimes and absolutely will not read lower than that unless I park on an extremely sharp incline, then it will work until I shut it off. It has not worked right since new.

 

Why would they pull the tank out the first time, yet take the bed off the second time?

 

I think I'm going to give up on this one but I am curious what it could be.

 

Ideas?

redvett Senior Enthusiast

redvett

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Since they changed the meter 2 times thats not the problem. I suspect the cluster. Have them change it. Sticking needles is quite common. As for the different ways the worked on the meter its the tech's decision and either is OK. Removing the tank is easy if you have a hoist but pulling the box is preferred. Thats the way its done at the assembly plant repair.

Rolandd Enthusiast

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If the tank was empty they probably thought it easier to drop it than pull the bed. With a full tank it is easier to pull the bed. Make sure that the problem is fixed, and keep track of your time and visits. As my wife wisely says when proplems persist: "time for free stuff". This line has never failed her, and I have heard her use it verbatum to hotels, restaurants, furniture stores, you name it.

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