Fuel gauge still not working?

2003 CHEVROLET S-10
148,000 MILES • 4.3L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CASTAWAY52
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I just acquired this truck listed above crew cab. The owner said the fuel gauge was not working, and he bought a new pump assembly. I installed the new fuel assembly, and the gauge is still not working. The engine runs okay, I am just not sure what to check next.
Aug 12, 2024 at 6:08 AM
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STRAILER
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If you have a new pump and sender chances are the problem is the gauge itself, but here is the wiring diagrams so you can test the connection between the sender and the PCM which drives the gauge. This guide can show you how and I have included how to remove the instrument cluster so you can get a used are rebuilt unit. There is a slight chance the PCM is bad FYI.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

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Aug 12, 2024 at 10:59 AM
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CASTAWAY52
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Ken, the wiring diagram on the power train control module for the fuel gauge wiring says it is for a 2.2 L only will it still work I have a 4.3L?
Aug 20, 2024 at 11:43 AM
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STRAILER
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I says it is for both engines with slight wiring variations for the differences.
Aug 21, 2024 at 8:46 AM