Fuel Gauge - Inaccuracy

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NO.: 08-01-91 Rev. A

GROUP: ELECTRICAL

DATE: Oct. 21, 1991


SUBJECT: Fuel Gauge Inaccuracy


THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 08-01-91 WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. THE REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN RED AND >> ARROWS <<.

MODELS:

1991 (AS) CARAVAN/GRAND CARAVAN/CARAVAN C/V
VOYAGER/GRAND VOYAGER/TOWN & COUNTRY

(FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE ONLY)


SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

With the fuel gauge indicating empty, it takes only 14 to 15 gallons to fill the fuel tank. The fuel tank may actually have 5 to 6 gallons remaining when the gauge reads empty. This may be caused by an inaccurate fuel level sending unit. Vehicles experiencing this condition should have the following repair procedure performed.


PARTS REQUIRED:

1 Level Unit Assembly >> PN 4713737 <<


REPAIR PROCEDURE:

This procedure involves replacement of the fuel level sending unit with a revised sending unit.

1. Remove the fuel level sending unit as described in the 1991 Front Wheel Drive Van Service Manual (Publication # 81-370-1105).

2. Install the new fuel level sending unit onto the fuel pump and install the fuel pump as described in the instruction sheet included in the parts package.

3. Check for fuel leaks.


POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.


TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No. 08-45-30-93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 Hrs.


FAILURE CODE: 15 - Calibration