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  • my gas gauge quit working

    i have a 98 camaro, what all do I need to do to fix it?

    I assume JUST a sending unit?

    I have heard different cars are different than others, and i dont want to end up spending $500 to fix a damn fuel gauge

  • #2
    Re: my gas gauge quit working

    as far as im awair, you will have to buy a whole new fuel pump module. call your local dealer and ask the parts department if you can just purchase that sending unit.
    2000 3.8 A4 Pewter Camaro

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    • #3
      Re: my gas gauge quit working

      Originally posted by BLLDOGG
      as far as im awair, you will have to buy a whole new fuel pump module. call your local dealer and ask the parts department if you can just purchase that sending unit.

      i talked to my friend who is a mechanic, and he says it isnt the sending unit, he said it is some connector or something like that, he says he gets it all of the time

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      • #4
        Re: my gas gauge quit working

        if you could get any more information about this i would be really interested. my gas gauge quit working too. and a shop said if they had to install a new fuel pump module the total job would cost 800. i'm not paying that for a damn gauge, if this connection is a common problem, maybe i can fix it myself.
        2000 pewter firebird<br />Short Throw Shifter, Whisper Lid, Whisper Ram Air, Holley Filter, B&B Triflo, LSD, BMR LCA, STB, PHR, and sway bars (32/21).<br />Power window conversion

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        • #5
          Re: my gas gauge quit working

          i'm in the same boat, i have an aftermarket fuel pump in right now (walbro 255lph) all the connections are fine, but my gas gauge sits past the full mark. i have an access panel in my trunk to get to the gas tank, so it's alot easier to fix in my case ;)
          1995 Black Firebird Turbo 3.8L<br />Custom FS Headers | AiResearch T04B | Tial 38mm | Bosch BOV | 30\" FMIC | 2.75\" IC pipes | 3\" Exhaust w/cutout | Flowmaster 80 | Walbro In-Tank 255LPH | 180* termo | Autometer Boost + A/F (phantom) | 36# GTP injectors

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          • #6
            Re: my gas gauge quit working

            the most common problem is the little metal finger that rides on the resistor wears out and loses contact.
            2000 3.8 A4 Pewter Camaro

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            • #7
              Re: my gas gauge quit working

              I'm still researching this problem to find a solution to my problem. Will this finger thing be fixed by simply replacing the sending unit?
              2000 Camaro V6<br />I\'ve done nothing to my car worth note. :)

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              • #8
                Re: my gas gauge quit working

                yeah. let me word this better. if you buy a whole new sending unit, it comes with the pump, level sensor, etc. but you can possibly buy just the fuel level sensor. call your local dealer and ask.
                2000 3.8 A4 Pewter Camaro

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                • #9
                  Re: my gas gauge quit working

                  That makes sense but it still kinda leaves a question: what do I ask the dealer for? The fuel pump w/sending unit replacement number? If I knew, I could just shoot an email to someone at GMParts.com and get this in the works. I'm dreading this for sure but I've been driving by the odometer for too long. Someone could syphon some of my gas or I could add some new mod that sucks up the gas and I'd find myself going for a walk.
                  2000 Camaro V6<br />I\'ve done nothing to my car worth note. :)

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                  • #10
                    Re: my gas gauge quit working

                    you just ask for the fuel lever sensor. that will be the cheapest route. if you want to spend the money, ask for the fuel sending unit so you can get a new fuel pump also since your already digging into your fuel tank.
                    2000 3.8 A4 Pewter Camaro

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                    • #11
                      Re: my gas gauge quit working

                      Should I consider a fuel pump upgrade since I've got to go through all this or is the stock replacement fine unless adding a supercharger or the like? Thanks for the help, by the way. I've wanted to get this fixed for awhile. Long trips make me nervous.
                      2000 Camaro V6<br />I\'ve done nothing to my car worth note. :)

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                      • #12
                        Re: my gas gauge quit working

                        the fuel level sensor is not serviced on 3800 camaros. you have to buy the pump and i think 500 is list for the part
                        96 camaro auto base model<br />slp cai<br />pacesetter headers<br />flowmaster catback<br />35th anniversary ss wheels<br />richmond 3.73<br />98+ ss spoiler<br />hypertech 160 degree thermostat<br />transgo shift kit

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                        • #13
                          Re: my gas gauge quit working

                          Not according to this guy:

                          http://forum.camarov6.com/showpost.p...87&postcount=9

                          I'm just hoping this is the correct part number for the sending unit for my 2000 Camaro. I need to get this fixed.
                          2000 Camaro V6<br />I\'ve done nothing to my car worth note. :)

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                          • #14
                            Re: my gas gauge quit working

                            apparently they are only available for 98+. but yes that is the right number.
                            96 camaro auto base model<br />slp cai<br />pacesetter headers<br />flowmaster catback<br />35th anniversary ss wheels<br />richmond 3.73<br />98+ ss spoiler<br />hypertech 160 degree thermostat<br />transgo shift kit

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                            • #15
                              Re: my gas gauge quit working

                              Originally posted by david8399
                              apparently they are only available for 98+. but yes that is the right number.
                              Yeah, that's what the gmpartsdirect.com guy told me, too. I've got one on the way. Just not sure I wanna cut open the back deck. I might change my mind once I start pulling stuff loose underneath. Heh
                              2000 Camaro V6<br />I\'ve done nothing to my car worth note. :)

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