Fuel sending unit

2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
168,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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HAPILYMARIEDCPLE
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My gas gague is stuck on F. When I park on an incline or I'm almost compleatly out of fuel the gague will read on E. When I turn the key to where all my lights come on the gague will bounce between 3/4 and F. I think its my sending unit, but dont know where it is.
May 18, 2011 at 6:04 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Part of fuel pump assembly in tank
May 18, 2011 at 6:08 PM
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HAPILYMARIEDCPLE
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Ok I know that, is that where the sending unt is?
May 18, 2011 at 6:21 PM
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Yes
May 18, 2011 at 6:25 PM
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Here is a picture of it.
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May 18, 2011 at 6:36 PM
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HAPILYMARIEDCPLE
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Thank You so much. I couldn't find out where it was for nothing. Now the only problem is I have to buy the whole fuel pump just to replace the sender. Unless you have any ideas? Where did you find the picture?
May 18, 2011 at 7:57 PM
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If you're not having any engine performance problem, then all you need is the gauge sender.
May 18, 2011 at 7:59 PM
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HAPILYMARIEDCPLE
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Do you think that is causeing my problems? I have already checked the ground cable. I'm not sure if the ground cable is all black (should be.) or black with a pin strip of white. but they was connected good.
May 18, 2011 at 8:02 PM
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The circuit would have to be tested to be able to answer that but the sender is a common failure.
May 18, 2011 at 8:06 PM
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HAPILYMARIEDCPLE
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I have called all part stores and they said that is the only way to get it is by, purchessing the whole pump.
May 18, 2011 at 8:10 PM
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Call the dealer
May 18, 2011 at 8:14 PM
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HAPILYMARIEDCPLE
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the dealer said the same thang. Whats your opion about maybe getting just the sending unit off of another car(same as mine) and just replacing it.?
May 18, 2011 at 8:57 PM
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You'll likely have just as many problems. It's even worse when they sit around a long time.
May 18, 2011 at 9:39 PM
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HAPILYMARIEDCPLE
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sorry im asking so many questions, I dont have any one else to talk to. My husband dont know anythang about cars and I don't have any family here. so thanks alot.
May 19, 2011 at 10:13 PM
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You're welcome. That's what we're here for.
May 19, 2011 at 10:16 PM