2000 Chevy S-10 FUEL GAUGE MALFUNCTION

2000 CHEVROLET S-10
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LASOMBRA
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2000 Chevy S-10 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 100K miles

SOMETIMES THE FUEL GAUGE TRIES TO WORK.....IT SHOWS FULL WHEN FILLED BUT THE GAUGE NEEDLE WILL SUDDENLY GO TO EMPTY WITH OUT WARNING....EVEN WHEN FULL....VERY ERRATIC..SHOWS EITHER FULL OR EMPTY NO IN BETWEEN.?????
Sep 22, 2008 at 5:07 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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My 2000 S-10 needed a new fuel sending unit for the same issues you are experiencing.
Sep 22, 2008 at 5:23 AM
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LASOMBRA
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Thank You Dr. Hagerty.....

Does sending unit instalation require removal of the fuel tank???? Anty other complications?? Thank You!!!
Sep 22, 2008 at 6:18 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Yes it will require removal of the tank, and you ought to empty it first.
Sep 23, 2008 at 1:45 PM
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