2002 Dodge Caravan fuel gauge

2002 DODGE CARAVAN
59,574 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DARRELLCALMA
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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.
Aug 21, 2010 at 7:35 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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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.
Aug 23, 2010 at 5:14 PM
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DARRELLCALMA
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so what would i check first?
Aug 23, 2010 at 7:23 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You would have to check for power from the fuel pump wiring harness.
Aug 24, 2010 at 12:42 PM
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