A little help with a couple issues.
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A little help with a couple issues. Hi guys. I've been browsing the forum for a bit, and just recently became the new owner of a '97 Trans Am.
I know this forum is based more on the LS1 cars rather than LT1's, but I was hoping you guys might be able to help with a couple things.
I have two problems I'd like to fix on my car:
1. The fuel gauge doesn't seem to be working properly. It moves, but it's way off. I filled it up, and the gauge moved to show it had just under a 1/4 of a tank.
2. Cruise control doesn't work.
I was wondering if you could point me to some possible fixes for these two items. I'm afraid the problem with the fuel gauge is the sending unit in the tank, but I thought I'd see what you guys thought.
Thanks!
I know this forum is based more on the LS1 cars rather than LT1's, but I was hoping you guys might be able to help with a couple things.
I have two problems I'd like to fix on my car:
1. The fuel gauge doesn't seem to be working properly. It moves, but it's way off. I filled it up, and the gauge moved to show it had just under a 1/4 of a tank.
2. Cruise control doesn't work.
I was wondering if you could point me to some possible fixes for these two items. I'm afraid the problem with the fuel gauge is the sending unit in the tank, but I thought I'd see what you guys thought.
Thanks!
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Don't know if this will work with your car...but on an old thunderbird I had I took a rubber mallet and pounded on the fuel tank.. it caused it to moved to a normal position....I think there was a piece of something stoping it from working right.....
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This is for a '95 but might be of some help to test the sender/gauge:
http://shbox.com/1/4th_gen_tech2.html#fuel_gauge
http://shbox.com/1/4th_gen_tech2.html#fuel_gauge
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This is for a '95 but might be of some help to test the sender/gauge:
http://shbox.com/1/4th_gen_tech2.html#fuel_gauge
http://shbox.com/1/4th_gen_tech2.html#fuel_gauge
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Wow! Thank you for the information guys. This has been very helpful so far.
I'll try to do some testing with the guage, and find the solution. May try the rubber mallet technique first as well.
You guys happen to have any more resources for the cruise control? I checked the fuses, and they look new. I could still replace them to be sure, but I don't really think they're the issue.
Thanks!
I'll try to do some testing with the guage, and find the solution. May try the rubber mallet technique first as well.
You guys happen to have any more resources for the cruise control? I checked the fuses, and they look new. I could still replace them to be sure, but I don't really think they're the issue.
Thanks!