fuel gauge goes down very fast whilst driving and then goes up to what it should be when stopped

2003 CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER
191,000 MILES
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MATTM1
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petrol 3.3 v6 fuel gauge goes down very fast to empty even when plenty of fuel and then when stopped for 3 mins goes up to where it should be confused please help
Mar 29, 2012 at 10:02 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Have the fuel sending unit checked-start here
Mar 29, 2012 at 10:17 PM
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MATTM1
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ok thanks also seen similar problem on youtube guy has dodge caravan 2001 does the same plus more somebody suggested to check the return pipe for kinks could this be the case for my voyager limited thanks in advance and also is the fuel sending unit expensive
Mar 29, 2012 at 10:30 PM
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oh and almost forgot the car had a gas conversion and was sold to me without the gas or propane tank could this make any difference to my problem thank you for all of your advice and help
Mar 29, 2012 at 10:43 PM
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You need to open it up and check the float resistances could also be a wiring problem
Mar 30, 2012 at 12:44 AM
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ok thanks i shall get on it today and let you know
Mar 30, 2012 at 7:20 AM