Gas gauge vibrates
#1
Gas gauge vibrates
Any one have a gas gauge that vibrates and bounces when the key is turned on and off?
Is it an expensive dah board replacement?
Can i take parts off of a 88 silverado to fix this problem
I have a 1998 silverado 1500
Is it an expensive dah board replacement?
Can i take parts off of a 88 silverado to fix this problem
I have a 1998 silverado 1500
#3
RE: Gas gauge vibrates
I dont know if we are having the same problem but when ever i fill up my 99 silverado the gas guage goes back in for from empty to full for the first 30 or so miles. Does anyone have any ideas whats wrong
#5
RE: Gas gauge vibrates
I can tell you exactly what it is.
This is an EXTREMELY common issue with the OBS (88-98) trucks and SUV's.
There are 2 issues which cause this.
1 - if the needle moves around like the fuel is sloshing...it's most likely the sender fingers have worn away...which requires a tank drop andpump removal so as to replace the sender.
Damaged contacts (the little fingers)
OK..sender (see each tab has three little fingers)
2 - The little pulse motor at the back of the guage is shot...which usually causes the needle to fluctuate/vibrate like a hummingbird.
These cost about $10 I believe and an be replaced but necessitate removal of the dash.
This is an EXTREMELY common issue with the OBS (88-98) trucks and SUV's.
There are 2 issues which cause this.
1 - if the needle moves around like the fuel is sloshing...it's most likely the sender fingers have worn away...which requires a tank drop andpump removal so as to replace the sender.
Damaged contacts (the little fingers)
OK..sender (see each tab has three little fingers)
2 - The little pulse motor at the back of the guage is shot...which usually causes the needle to fluctuate/vibrate like a hummingbird.
These cost about $10 I believe and an be replaced but necessitate removal of the dash.
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