3rd gen fuel gauge problem: I think I figured out the problem (pics)
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This is the one that I suffer from.. Anyone know how to fix this one? I would love to be able to get all 18 gallons out of my tank.
I've been so confused why i can only squeeze 16 gallons out of the pumps when my gauge says EMPTY... Everyone says 18 gallons, the owners manual says 18 gallons... yet the pump allows for maybe 16gallons if i'm on fumes...
Now I know...
I've been so confused why i can only squeeze 16 gallons out of the pumps when my gauge says EMPTY... Everyone says 18 gallons, the owners manual says 18 gallons... yet the pump allows for maybe 16gallons if i'm on fumes...
Now I know...
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I went ahead and tried the fix in TSB EL010-99 since my 4runner's vin number doesn't fall under the vin numbers listed in TSB EL010-00, even though the manufactured date is 10/99 on the vin sticker on the door.
I'll fill her up tomorrow and see what happens.
The link to the problem I'm having (since I didn't know these threads exisited)
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/f...-issue-163080/
I'll fill her up tomorrow and see what happens.
The link to the problem I'm having (since I didn't know these threads exisited)
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/f...-issue-163080/
Last edited by wormhole; 01-01-2009 at 10:33 PM.
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The craziest thing about this thread and all the problems is that my 99 runner
has them all...........
1- seems like you can squeeze more in after it clicks off.............then your topping and the charcoal cannister wreaks of gas.
2- 100 miles from full to 1/2...............I can't imagine 172 to a 1/2 tank !
3- 13.5 gallons to fill up when the light comes on.
I cannot see that being normal...........so you drive with a warning light on for 100 miles???? 2 gallons seems more like it.
Lets face facts as well.......just to add another dimension to this puzzle.
If you drive with a lead foot (99-3.4 auto/stock tires/no mods) you can watch the gauge drop and you'll get 16 mpg. If you're smart.......... you can get 21-22 mph with a light load, light foot and on open rd at 65mph.
Kenny S>
has them all...........
1- seems like you can squeeze more in after it clicks off.............then your topping and the charcoal cannister wreaks of gas.
2- 100 miles from full to 1/2...............I can't imagine 172 to a 1/2 tank !
3- 13.5 gallons to fill up when the light comes on.
I cannot see that being normal...........so you drive with a warning light on for 100 miles???? 2 gallons seems more like it.
Lets face facts as well.......just to add another dimension to this puzzle.
If you drive with a lead foot (99-3.4 auto/stock tires/no mods) you can watch the gauge drop and you'll get 16 mpg. If you're smart.......... you can get 21-22 mph with a light load, light foot and on open rd at 65mph.
Kenny S>
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