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Old 05-18-2010, 06:02 AM
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I have a broken fuel gauge and can't open the links on the site listed above. My gauge works between F - 3/4. I think it is the sending unit in the tank? I need to check part prices.
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https://www.gmforum.com/mechanical-134/fix-your-gas-gauge-broken-step-step-guide-289937/ try this
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I have a similar prob.Mine reads to just under 1/2 when full and goes down from there.Also check and make sure connections are clean at rear of guage.Don't automatically assume it'* in the tank
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Good point about the cleanliness. I will check. What is the "official" name of the sender? What key word or part number do I put into the search criteria?
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fuel level sensor. last i knew the part was discontinued so i had to buy a complete sending unit. not sure of the part#
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I found a level sensor for $140.48. GMPartsCheap.com
Does this sound like a good price or is it way out of the ballpark?

Thanks to all who have responded. The info and how_to'* are great.
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that'* the price i got from the pontiac dealer. but when he searched for them they were gone
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