'97 Park Ave Ultra: Fuel needle has stopped moving up from "E". Upon closer inspection, it seems to be stuck below the pin that it used to rest on. I believe the sender and connections are good, andall functions of the DIC (Driver Information Center) including fuel functionsDO read out correctly. So I'm thinking that this is strictly a mechanical problem which will require removing the cluster and resetting the needle. Has anybody solved this problem or have any recommendations before I start tearing apart my dash? Thanks for any input! |
'99 PA Ultra. Same problem. Haven't started searching yet, but wondered if you came across anything? Thanks.
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id doubt if the gauge is just stuck. id be more suspicious of the level sensor failing.
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Well, do you think there is a separate sensor for the DIC and/or the low fuel light? 'cause they still both work. I haven't solved the problem yet. I did stop in to see my favorite mechanic. He also thinks its just the needle, but he needs $100 to pull the gauges, lens, and reset. And, of course, no refund if we're wrong. I could do that myself if Iget the time. Also thought about just getting a new gauge set off eBay or a bone yard. Anyway, the'distance to empty' readout, and the low fuel light keep this from being urgent. Please let me know if anyone solves this. Thanks, Brian |
one way to do it is extreme but you could drill a small hole in the face of the cluster and with a bent needle pull it back over the stopper.
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Yeah, that's been suggested to me in another forum. I agree that it would not be obvious. Probably would do that if I didn't have any other indication of fuel level. Maybe I'll do it as a temporary fix if I find a replacement gauge set. But, I try to keep my cars looking new, and that kind of thing starts a vehicle down the slippery slope to "old".
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