1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Car

1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
240 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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GWENFRANCIS
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I have a 1997 Grand Prix Pontiac! My gas gauge isn't working and it not the float
Nov 13, 2014 at 2:08 AM
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JOHNNYT73
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Okay, There could be a couple issues. The cluster could be faulty. Are you able to get it to a pro to do a gauge sweep (if possible on this model)? May I ask how you ruled out the float?
Nov 13, 2014 at 4:12 AM
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GWENFRANCIS
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I had it check out by a Mechanic
Nov 13, 2014 at 4:15 AM
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GWENFRANCIS
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He also checked the cluster and it's good
Nov 13, 2014 at 4:18 AM
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JOHNNYT73
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Here is a TSB I have found regarding your issue. Hope this helps.
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Nov 13, 2014 at 4:33 AM
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GWENFRANCIS
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One more thing what you sent me is this related to my gas gauge hand wont' move, the gas gauge hand stays on full when there's a little gas in the car.
Nov 13, 2014 at 4:57 AM
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JOHNNYT73
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Yes, it states that If the gauge reads incorrectly, fluctuates from full to empty, or chimes incorrectly.
Nov 13, 2014 at 7:09 AM
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