Re: 97 Fuel Guage and Recall on Sending Unit
 

Even when I think I'm running on fumes, ~16 gallons is what it takes
to fill up my '99 Sport.

Dave
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On Sun, 21 Sep 2003 06:47:31 GMT, "Gary B." <jeepnmon@cinci.rr.com>
wrote:

>Hello.
>I'm am having an issue with my gas guage in my 97 TJ Sport. You see, when I
>originally bought it new (19 gallon tank) I could squeeze 21 gallons into my
>tank, according to the gas pump. Well, a couple years later I get this
>recall notice from D.C. regarding replacing the sending unit, due to
>problems the old ones were having. My problem is that I can only get 15
>gallons into my tank now, that is when it's practically empty and the low
>fuel light is on. Is there any way I can fix this problem or do I need to
>go back to the dealer for a repair? Will I have to pay for it this time?
>Any other solution you guys can think of?
>This has become more of an issue for me now due to going with 33" MT/R's and
>3" lift. My mileage has gone down somewhat expectedly but getting only 200
>miles out of a tank is is cumbersome.
>
>Thanks for your help.