If you have a broken gas guage, read this...

laydout97 · 06-30-2008, 10:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by sps2112

does anyone know if its in anything earlier than 97 like a 96 or 95 tryin to look through the junk yards and cant find a 97. or what about a v6 model?

95 may have it, 96 will have it. the v6 should have it also. Im not sure on a 94 because its obd1.

juavos00 · 07-01-2008, 12:38 PM

Would this fix the fluctuating problem I am having? I just swapped engines ('95 4.3 for the 2.2) and ever since installing the new pump my gas gauge moves around.. Not much, but enough to piss you off.

laydout97 · 07-01-2008, 03:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by juavos00

Would this fix the fluctuating problem I am having? I just swapped engines ('95 4.3 for the 2.2) and ever since installing the new pump my gas gauge moves around.. Not much, but enough to piss you off.

I dont think it would, but its worth a shot. Is it "floating" like the older trucks used to do?

juavos00 · 07-01-2008, 09:29 PM

somewhat, it goes up when I press on the gas, and when I let off the gauge goes back to where it was supposed to be.. lol

I am wondering if the V6 is the same as the 4 cylinder?

ajaxs · 07-06-2008, 10:55 AM

would anyone know if the cavaliers have these too? The wreckers around dont have many s10s but thousands of cavs.

juavos00 · 07-27-2008, 03:05 PM

I have finally found the buffer "I hope" from a '95 4.3L and I haven't gotten around to installing it, but I did notice another weird thing.

The needle moves around just like the sloshing (spelling?) of the tank. I can hit the brakes about ten times to get the truck to "rock" and the gauge will do the same. So maybe the cluster is bad? idk

juavos00 · 07-27-2008, 03:17 PM

EDIT: I believe the 4.3L wiring is different, because I just looked at the buffer and it is 1/2 the size of the one you found. Now I am just thinking about swapping dash harness' and be done with the whole swap.

chevymonza · 09-09-2008, 02:03 AM

not much help going on for the 98+, i just replaced my fuel pump , now it reads empty all the time except when i first stat it, it reads full,double checked the wires and theyre good, any ideas?

dyrt · 09-16-2008, 10:30 PM

hey folks,
i was wondering if anyone has managed to pull a part number off of this atrocity. I have a 2000 2wd 2dr 5 speed jimmy and the fuel gauge just took a dump out of nowhere. i pulled the tank and replaced the sending unit; i tested the old one and it was still working but i changed it anyway. I have no idea if the 2000 has it or not but i might as well give it a shot. Perhaps we can send dorman a request since they have a form for it.

laydout97 · 09-16-2008, 10:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dyrt

hey folks,
i was wondering if anyone has managed to pull a part number off of this atrocity. I have a 2000 2wd 2dr 5 speed jimmy and the fuel gauge just took a dump out of nowhere. i pulled the tank and replaced the sending unit; i tested the old one and it was still working but i changed it anyway. I have no idea if the 2000 has it or not but i might as well give it a shot. Perhaps we can send dorman a request since they have a form for it.

This will not work for 98+.

dyrt · 09-17-2008, 11:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by laydout97

This will not work for 98+.

i didn't bother looking for the buffer but i did yank the cluster and take a look at it. There main pcb has a module soldered on with what looks like a small processor of some sort and this might be where the circuitry lies in the later models. I can't be sure, of course. I verified that the pickup works and there is continuity in the gauge so it is still physically ok. Any other ideas for my dilemma? I suppose tracing wires is next.

laydout97 · 09-17-2008, 11:27 PM

Sorry man, I can't help with the 98+ trucks. My knowledge is slim with them. I was tracing wires on my truck when I found the buffer. I spent a couple months tracing wires down.

jeeperbrad · 09-19-2008, 05:01 AM

I called the dealer today and they wanted $129 for the buffer.

laydout97 · 09-19-2008, 02:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jeeperbrad

I called the dealer today and they wanted $129 for the buffer.

Go to the junkyard, much cheaper.

andysutt · 10-06-2008, 10:58 PM

Curious as if anyone has found a solution for a 2000 gas gauge?

Moms Jimmy will go from full to empty and around all the time going down the road. Been broken for years.

laydout97 · 10-06-2008, 11:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by andysutt

Curious as if anyone has found a solution for a 2000 gas gauge?

Moms Jimmy will go from full to empty and around all the time going down the road. Been broken for years.

no, I dont think anyone has found the solution for 98+ trucks. The only suggestions I have seen are to replace the fuel pump assembly($300).

andysutt · 10-06-2008, 11:03 PM

Won't do any good... it's been done.

Gauge replaced, pump replaced, everything the dealer could do to it has been done under warranty

dziabo · 10-07-2008, 06:50 AM

my fuel gauge in my 99 s10 was broke when i bought the truck and i drove it like that for about a year. i ended up replacing the 4 wire connector that plugs into the fuel pump and my gas gauge has been working ever since.

andysutt · 10-07-2008, 09:44 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by dziabo

my fuel gauge in my 99 s10 was broke when i bought the truck and i drove it like that for about a year. i ended up replacing the 4 wire connector that plugs into the fuel pump and my gas gauge has been working ever since.

How much was that part?

2000_Diamond · 10-07-2008, 11:58 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by andysutt

How much was that part?

I found a connector at advance for 11 bucks, is this something that is easily replaced, meaning no tank dropping.

My gauge has been acting up on a 2000 Jimmy for several weeks and is kinda getting annoying, its just not worth the price of replacing a pump or sending unit

andysutt · 10-07-2008, 03:12 PM

Cool I'll definately check it out.

I'm aware it doesnt take dropping the tank, thats why Im interested. lol

crazy_cjenkins · 11-23-2008, 12:53 AM

I have a 2002 2.2 my gas gauge read 1/4 of a tank when it's empty and jumps around randomly from full to empty. I pulled the sending unit and found that the reason for this was that the circuit board that attaches to the float wears out and it doesn't read right. there is a seller on Ebay "global-automotive" that's selling just that piece for $25 +6 shipping but it only fits the 4.3 v6's from 97-02 it won't fit the the 2.2 (I tried) but I ended up putting it on the bottom half of an old v6 unit then putting that on mine with my pump in it I haven't put it in my truck yet but I'll post back when I do. Just thought I'd share for all the 98+ Guy's!

06-30-2008, 10:55 PM	#51
laydout97 getting shit done Age: 23 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,964 Location: prattville, alabama User is: OffLine	Re: If you have a broken gas guage, read this... Quote: Originally Posted by sps2112 does anyone know if its in anything earlier than 97 like a 96 or 95 tryin to look through the junk yards and cant find a 97. or what about a v6 model? 95 may have it, 96 will have it. the v6 should have it also. Im not sure on a 94 because its obd1.
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07-01-2008, 12:38 PM	#52
juavos00 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 356 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: If you have a broken gas guage, read this... Would this fix the fluctuating problem I am having? I just swapped engines ('95 4.3 for the 2.2) and ever since installing the new pump my gas gauge moves around.. Not much, but enough to piss you off.
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07-01-2008, 03:40 PM	#53
laydout97 getting shit done Age: 23 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,964 Location: prattville, alabama User is: OffLine	Re: If you have a broken gas guage, read this... Quote: Originally Posted by juavos00 Would this fix the fluctuating problem I am having? I just swapped engines ('95 4.3 for the 2.2) and ever since installing the new pump my gas gauge moves around.. Not much, but enough to piss you off. I dont think it would, but its worth a shot. Is it "floating" like the older trucks used to do?
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07-01-2008, 09:29 PM	#54
juavos00 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 356 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: If you have a broken gas guage, read this... somewhat, it goes up when I press on the gas, and when I let off the gauge goes back to where it was supposed to be.. lol I am wondering if the V6 is the same as the 4 cylinder?
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07-06-2008, 10:55 AM	#55
ajaxs SEMMI LOW Kustomz Age: 25 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 433 Location: Edmonton,AB,Canada User is: OffLine	Re: If you have a broken gas guage, read this... would anyone know if the cavaliers have these too? The wreckers around dont have many s10s but thousands of cavs.
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07-27-2008, 03:05 PM	#56
juavos00 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 356 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: If you have a broken gas guage, read this... I have finally found the buffer "I hope" from a '95 4.3L and I haven't gotten around to installing it, but I did notice another weird thing. The needle moves around just like the sloshing (spelling?) of the tank. I can hit the brakes about ten times to get the truck to "rock" and the gauge will do the same. So maybe the cluster is bad? idk
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07-27-2008, 03:17 PM	#57
juavos00 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 356 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: If you have a broken gas guage, read this... EDIT: I believe the 4.3L wiring is different, because I just looked at the buffer and it is 1/2 the size of the one you found. Now I am just thinking about swapping dash harness' and be done with the whole swap.
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09-09-2008, 02:03 AM	#58
chevymonza Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: If you have a broken gas guage, read this... not much help going on for the 98+, i just replaced my fuel pump , now it reads empty all the time except when i first stat it, it reads full,double checked the wires and theyre good, any ideas?
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09-16-2008, 10:30 PM	#59
dyrt Registered User Age: 27 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 16 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: If you have a broken gas guage, read this... hey folks, i was wondering if anyone has managed to pull a part number off of this atrocity. I have a 2000 2wd 2dr 5 speed jimmy and the fuel gauge just took a dump out of nowhere. i pulled the tank and replaced the sending unit; i tested the old one and it was still working but i changed it anyway. I have no idea if the 2000 has it or not but i might as well give it a shot. Perhaps we can send dorman a request since they have a form for it.
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09-16-2008, 10:55 PM	#60
laydout97 getting shit done Age: 23 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,964 Location: prattville, alabama User is: OffLine	Re: If you have a broken gas guage, read this... Quote: Originally Posted by dyrt hey folks, i was wondering if anyone has managed to pull a part number off of this atrocity. I have a 2000 2wd 2dr 5 speed jimmy and the fuel gauge just took a dump out of nowhere. i pulled the tank and replaced the sending unit; i tested the old one and it was still working but i changed it anyway. I have no idea if the 2000 has it or not but i might as well give it a shot. Perhaps we can send dorman a request since they have a form for it. This will not work for 98+.
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09-17-2008, 11:21 PM	#61
dyrt Registered User Age: 27 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 16 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: If you have a broken gas guage, read this... Quote: Originally Posted by laydout97 This will not work for 98+. i didn't bother looking for the buffer but i did yank the cluster and take a look at it. There main pcb has a module soldered on with what looks like a small processor of some sort and this might be where the circuitry lies in the later models. I can't be sure, of course. I verified that the pickup works and there is continuity in the gauge so it is still physically ok. Any other ideas for my dilemma? I suppose tracing wires is next.
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09-17-2008, 11:27 PM	#62
laydout97 getting shit done Age: 23 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,964 Location: prattville, alabama User is: OffLine	Re: If you have a broken gas guage, read this... Sorry man, I can't help with the 98+ trucks. My knowledge is slim with them. I was tracing wires on my truck when I found the buffer. I spent a couple months tracing wires down.
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09-19-2008, 05:01 AM	#63
jeeperbrad Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 36 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: If you have a broken gas guage, read this... I called the dealer today and they wanted $129 for the buffer.
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09-19-2008, 02:04 PM	#64
laydout97 getting shit done Age: 23 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,964 Location: prattville, alabama User is: OffLine	Re: If you have a broken gas guage, read this... Quote: Originally Posted by jeeperbrad I called the dealer today and they wanted $129 for the buffer. Go to the junkyard, much cheaper.
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10-06-2008, 10:58 PM	#65
andysutt Lifts are for 4wds! Age: 26 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,540 Location: Conway Arkansas User is: OffLine	Re: If you have a broken gas guage, read this... Curious as if anyone has found a solution for a 2000 gas gauge? Moms Jimmy will go from full to empty and around all the time going down the road. Been broken for years.
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10-06-2008, 11:02 PM	#66
laydout97 getting shit done Age: 23 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,964 Location: prattville, alabama User is: OffLine	Re: If you have a broken gas guage, read this... Quote: Originally Posted by andysutt Curious as if anyone has found a solution for a 2000 gas gauge? Moms Jimmy will go from full to empty and around all the time going down the road. Been broken for years. no, I dont think anyone has found the solution for 98+ trucks. The only suggestions I have seen are to replace the fuel pump assembly($300).
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10-06-2008, 11:03 PM	#67
andysutt Lifts are for 4wds! Age: 26 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,540 Location: Conway Arkansas User is: OffLine	Re: If you have a broken gas guage, read this... Won't do any good... it's been done. Gauge replaced, pump replaced, everything the dealer could do to it has been done under warranty
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10-07-2008, 06:50 AM	#68
dziabo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 123 Location: Central PA User is: OffLine	Re: If you have a broken gas guage, read this... my fuel gauge in my 99 s10 was broke when i bought the truck and i drove it like that for about a year. i ended up replacing the 4 wire connector that plugs into the fuel pump and my gas gauge has been working ever since.
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10-07-2008, 09:44 AM	#69
andysutt Lifts are for 4wds! Age: 26 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,540 Location: Conway Arkansas User is: OffLine	Re: If you have a broken gas guage, read this... Quote: Originally Posted by dziabo my fuel gauge in my 99 s10 was broke when i bought the truck and i drove it like that for about a year. i ended up replacing the 4 wire connector that plugs into the fuel pump and my gas gauge has been working ever since. How much was that part?
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10-07-2008, 11:58 AM	#70
2000_Diamond Registered User Age: 33 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 164 Location: Steeler Country User is: OffLine	Re: If you have a broken gas guage, read this... Quote: Originally Posted by andysutt How much was that part? I found a connector at advance for 11 bucks, is this something that is easily replaced, meaning no tank dropping. My gauge has been acting up on a 2000 Jimmy for several weeks and is kinda getting annoying, its just not worth the price of replacing a pump or sending unit
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10-07-2008, 03:12 PM	#71
andysutt Lifts are for 4wds! Age: 26 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,540 Location: Conway Arkansas User is: OffLine	Re: If you have a broken gas guage, read this... Cool I'll definately check it out. I'm aware it doesnt take dropping the tank, thats why Im interested. lol
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11-23-2008, 12:53 AM	#72
crazy_cjenkins Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 45 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: If you have a broken gas guage, read this... I have a 2002 2.2 my gas gauge read 1/4 of a tank when it's empty and jumps around randomly from full to empty. I pulled the sending unit and found that the reason for this was that the circuit board that attaches to the float wears out and it doesn't read right. there is a seller on Ebay "global-automotive" that's selling just that piece for $25 +6 shipping but it only fits the 4.3 v6's from 97-02 it won't fit the the 2.2 (I tried) but I ended up putting it on the bottom half of an old v6 unit then putting that on mine with my pump in it I haven't put it in my truck yet but I'll post back when I do. Just thought I'd share for all the 98+ Guy's!
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