2002 Dodge Caravan fuel gauge

Tiny
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  • 2002 DODGE CARAVAN
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I have a problem with my fuel gauge, so here it is, it goes up and down not showing the right amount of gas. It goes down so fast and I dont really know the problem with this so please help me out.
Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 AT 2:35 AM

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Tiny
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Chances are the rheostat on the float is bad. The bad thing is it is part of the fuel pump and in the fuel tank.
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Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 AT 12:14 AM
Tiny
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So what would I check first?
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Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 AT 2:23 AM
Tiny
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You would have to check for power from the fuel pump wiring harness.
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Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 AT 7:42 PM

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