5.3L Fuel Gauge Wiring
11-26-2005, 08:04 PM
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5.3L Fuel Gauge Wiring I'll be installing an aftermarket fuel gauge so need confirmation that at the gas tank the "PPL" color wire connects the fuel sender to the OEM fuel gage on a '00 GMC Sierra 5.3L engine. Thanks
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11-26-2005, 11:03 PM
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So which color wire controls the fuel sender so that I can tap into? I used the '00 GMC chassis and running gear as my donor then mounted my '56 Burb body on the chassis. Now I need to connect my aftermarket fuel gauge to the sender. Thanks
11-27-2005, 10:50 AM
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seon,
Just a word to the wise, the stock fuel senders in the '99-2002 trucks are prone to failure. Mine started acting up at about 40k miles. They will read empty when the tank is full and also after idling for more than 30-45 seconds. Mostly they behave erratically, sometimes working and sometimes not. So, if you are having problems with your gauge, the sender might be the culprit. So far I am just living with it as they are expensive to replace and dropping the tank will be a PITA. I have heard that the replacement units are not any better and will eventually fail also.
Pat
Just a word to the wise, the stock fuel senders in the '99-2002 trucks are prone to failure. Mine started acting up at about 40k miles. They will read empty when the tank is full and also after idling for more than 30-45 seconds. Mostly they behave erratically, sometimes working and sometimes not. So, if you are having problems with your gauge, the sender might be the culprit. So far I am just living with it as they are expensive to replace and dropping the tank will be a PITA. I have heard that the replacement units are not any better and will eventually fail also.
Pat
11-27-2005, 11:40 AM
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seon,
Just a word to the wise, the stock fuel senders in the '99-2002 trucks are prone to failure. Mine started acting up at about 40k miles. They will read empty when the tank is full and also after idling for more than 30-45 seconds. Mostly they behave erratically, sometimes working and sometimes not. So, if you are having problems with your gauge, the sender might be the culprit. So far I am just living with it as they are expensive to replace and dropping the tank will be a PITA. I have heard that the replacement units are not any better and will eventually fail also.
Pat
Just a word to the wise, the stock fuel senders in the '99-2002 trucks are prone to failure. Mine started acting up at about 40k miles. They will read empty when the tank is full and also after idling for more than 30-45 seconds. Mostly they behave erratically, sometimes working and sometimes not. So, if you are having problems with your gauge, the sender might be the culprit. So far I am just living with it as they are expensive to replace and dropping the tank will be a PITA. I have heard that the replacement units are not any better and will eventually fail also.
Pat
