fuel gauge reads empty when has 1/2 tank and flasing head light and turnsignals

2001 DODGE CARAVAN
197,000 MILES • 3.3L • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KD8OSK
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Fuel gauge reads empty and low fuel light comes on. Idles in park when u shift to drive it dies and hard to restart. Also turn signals and head lights flash back and forth help
Feb 15, 2015 at 8:57 AM
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HMAC300
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I'm assuming there is more than a 1/4 tank in it. check for a shorted wire or bad sending unit then scan for codes for other problems
Feb 15, 2015 at 10:12 PM
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STRAILER
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This can happens when the fuel pump module goes out, also I would check the electrical connector at the fuel pump module as well, check for signs of burnt marks or a bad connection. Here are the instructions and location of the fuel pump module and how to change it out. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Jun 27, 2024 at 10:43 AM
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