1996 Chrysler Cirrus GAS-GAGE LIGHT

Tiny
MK1218P
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  • 1996 CHRYSLER CIRRUS
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 138,200 MILES
The gas-gage light is on, the hand is showing empty but the car is full with gasoline. Why would is this happening?
Tuesday, August 5th, 2008 AT 7:24 PM

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Tiny
BLACKOP555
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First thing would be to check functionality of the fuel guage! Best way is to put the signal wire from the fuel pump wiring harness on +12v does the tank guage show full if so the harness is good and I would suspect a bad sending unit in the tank. If not I would suspect wiring harness damage, short to groundsomewhere in the line. OR a damaged guage.
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Tuesday, August 5th, 2008 AT 9:29 PM
Tiny
ZACKMAN
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For this particular model vehicle: bad fuel sending unit. Dealership may be able to supply you with just the sending unit, but for the age and mileage, I would recommend replacing the fuel pump assembly Carter P74693M $200, and external fuel filter Fram G7760 $15
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Thursday, September 4th, 2008 AT 7:20 PM
Tiny
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Still cant rule out the possibility of damaged wiring harness!

Friend had a cirrus, had a bad guage I told him to replace the unit.

Finds out it wasnt that. NEVER again. Since your already down there might as well check the guage.
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Thursday, September 4th, 2008 AT 9:25 PM

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