Wiring problem?
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03-02-2015, 02:46 PM
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Wiring problem?
Okay so the fuel gauge decided it does not want to function does the drop below empty even when truck is full. My question is I looked under the truck as there has been rumor that the plug underneath the drivers door sometimes corrodes, poor planning, anyway I have a green wire with red stripe that is broken but not sure what it is for and if someone could give me a clue on the wiring harness that is under the cab would help too. I have searched on this site and also using google but seems to no avail. This is on a 2008 Supercrew 4x4 with the 5.4.
thanks
Jol
thanks
Jol
#2
03-02-2015, 10:32 PM
Do you always use the same fuel station ?
There is a TSB with high sulfur fuel causing the fuel gauge to not read correctly.
There is a TSB with high sulfur fuel causing the fuel gauge to not read correctly.
TSB 08-2-9
02/04/08
ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE OPERATION - MIL ON - DTCS
P0460/P0463 OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MODULE
DTC B1201 - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 12/3/2007 FORD:
2004-2008 F-150 LINCOLN:
2006-2008 Mark LT ISSUE
Some 2004-2008 F-150 and 2006-2008 Mark LT vehicles, built before 12/3/2007, may exhibit erratic fuel gauge operation or illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0460 or P0463, and/or Instrument Cluster Module DTC B1201. This may be caused by sulphur contamination in the fuel causing an open or high resistance in the fuel level sender. ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition. SERVICE PROCEDURE
Install a new fuel level sender following the service procedure instruction sheet provided in the fuel sender kit.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT : Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
080209A 2004-2008 F-150, 1.9 Hrs.
2006-2008 Mark LT: Install
New Fuel Level Sender,
Includes Time To Remove
And Install Fuel Tank (Do
Not Use With 9002A,
9002A4, 9002A6) DEALER CODING CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
9A299 42
02/04/08
ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE OPERATION - MIL ON - DTCS
P0460/P0463 OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MODULE
DTC B1201 - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 12/3/2007 FORD:
2004-2008 F-150 LINCOLN:
2006-2008 Mark LT ISSUE
Some 2004-2008 F-150 and 2006-2008 Mark LT vehicles, built before 12/3/2007, may exhibit erratic fuel gauge operation or illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0460 or P0463, and/or Instrument Cluster Module DTC B1201. This may be caused by sulphur contamination in the fuel causing an open or high resistance in the fuel level sender. ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition. SERVICE PROCEDURE
Install a new fuel level sender following the service procedure instruction sheet provided in the fuel sender kit.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT : Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
080209A 2004-2008 F-150, 1.9 Hrs.
2006-2008 Mark LT: Install
New Fuel Level Sender,
Includes Time To Remove
And Install Fuel Tank (Do
Not Use With 9002A,
9002A4, 9002A6) DEALER CODING CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
9A299 42
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03-03-2015, 09:08 AM
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Pretty much the same station, it is a convenience store but figure seeing as how they put power service in there diesel, when I had a diesel that they also may not get so carried away on there gasoline. I have put Chevron Techron in the tank as that was one of the suggestions. Hey it worked on daughters Subaru. Thing that is throwing me is no codes or anything just all of a sudden gauge decided it did not want to play. Thanks
#4
03-05-2015, 12:37 AM
When it happened to me I did not get a MIL indicator, the fuel gauge level reading was the only indication.
It was the one time case for me, normal station must have gotten a bad tanker of fuel.
After that time I have never had it happen again. I only purchase brand name fuels Mobil or Sunoco, in a pinch Shell or BP ( as a last option aside from walking )
It was the one time case for me, normal station must have gotten a bad tanker of fuel.
After that time I have never had it happen again. I only purchase brand name fuels Mobil or Sunoco, in a pinch Shell or BP ( as a last option aside from walking )
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Hey just an update on fuel gauge issue. Finally dried out no snow no rain got under truck there was a broken wire on the wiring from back of truck up along frame rail. Figured hey it is a broken wire can see it so can't hurt anything to put it back together so all is good gauge works all is good.
#7
03-21-2015, 09:48 AM