2002 Dodge Neon gas guage broken

2002 DODGE NEON
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MZKALI
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Electrical problem
2002 Dodge Neon 4 cyl Automatic 120000 miles
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HELLO MY GAS GUAAGE IS SHOWING ME AT HALF A TANK FULL WHEN I FILL HER UP COMPLETELY...I DONT KNOW WHATS WRONG WITH THE CAR BUT IM ASKING FOR A LITTLE HELP FROM YOU GUYS BEFORE I TAKE IT TO A SHOP AND I CAN KINDA GIVE THEM A LITTLE INSIGHT ON WHAT IS REALLY WRONG HERE.IM TOLD ITS THE FUEL PUMP...IS THAT CORRECT? THANK YOU IN ADVANCE

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Aug 18, 2008 at 11:20 PM
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Hi there,

I feel that it will be the fuel tank sender unit, the pump will be OK, dose the gauge drop past the 1/2 way mark when the tank is low? it sounds as if the sender float is binding up.

mark (mhpautos)
Aug 19, 2008 at 1:35 AM
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THANK YOU FOR THE REPLY..YES THE GUAGE DROPS WHEN THE GAS GETS LOW ...HOW DO I FIX THE PROBLEM ..DO I NEED A FUEL SYSTEM FLUSH?
Aug 19, 2008 at 10:00 PM
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Hi there,

You will need to replace the sender unit in the fuel tank, i would suggest that you get a mechanic to do this Job for you,

Mark (mhpautos)
Aug 20, 2008 at 12:13 AM
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP..AS SOON AS I CAN I WILL MAKE A DONATION
Aug 20, 2008 at 12:18 AM
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Thank you, That is what keeps us here helping people.

Mark (mhpautos)
Aug 20, 2008 at 12:56 AM