Fuel Gauge.

[erock198]

Yippee! Filled my tank on a $100 tonight. It almost didn't all fit. Happy the price is going down.

Ok now that my excitement is out of the way. I don't fill my tank past half most of the time but when I do the gauge seems to not function till a few gallons are burned off.

This is only like the 3rd time I'll filled it in a while and it eventually starts to work but right now the needle is on E and the Range says ---

Any suggestions? It is a 1 year old pump unit.

 

[chauncey0337]

Could be either stepper motor or sending unit. But sounds more like sending unit.

 

[erock198]

yeah it would bounce around ad get stuck if it were stepper. I actually have a spare from when I did my speedo come to think of it I think I did the fuel gauge then

 

[chauncey0337]

When I did my fuel pump, I noticed the sending unit was very delicate. So that may very well be the issue. Let us know what you come up with. Good luck.

 

[erock198]

Fuel Pump February 2, 2011 I did the pump. It looks like the sender was included

SKU#: SPISP6170M
Brand: Spectra
Quantity Sold: Assembly
Fuel Sending Unit Included: Yes
Pressure Sensor Included: Yes
Recommended Use: OE comparable
Anticipated Ship Out Time: 1-2 business days
(see more)
Fits the following GMC Yukon XL 1500 Years:
2002-2003 | 8 Cyl 5.3L | SLE, SLT
2001-2003 | 8 Cyl 6.0L | Denali

 

[erock198]

I think if I keep filling it the gauge will start working properly

 

[DCT]

Sending unit going bad. Not uncommon issue especially if it's the original unit.

 

[erock198]

Mine is not original. Changed two years ago

 

[DCT]

Sender prob went bad. Out of warranty of course.

 

[erock198]

Sucks because I try to by a better replacement when I change parts