Instruments - Car Runs Out of Fuel , Low Fuel Lamp OFF: Overview

BULLETIN NO.: 99-T-15

ISSUE DATE: April, 1999

GROUP/SEQ. NO.: Engine-04

CORPORATION NO.: 99-06-01-005

SUBJECT:
Vehicle Runs Out of Fuel With No LOW FUEL Lamp On or LOW FUEL Lamp Does Not Illuminate When Fuel Level Is Low
(Diagnose and/or Adjust Fuel Level Sender Float)

MODELS AFFECTED:
1997-1999 Saturn vehicles

CONDITION:

Some customers may comment that the vehicle runs out of fuel with no LOW FUEL lamp On or LOW FUEL lamp does not illuminate when vehicle is nearly out of fuel.

CAUSE:

Improper fuel level sender float height.

CORRECTION:

Adjust float height to proper level using the following procedure.

IMPORTANT:
For 1997 vehicles, if the vehicle runs out of fuel with 1/8 to 1/4 tank of gas indicated on fuel gauge or if initial inspection of fuel tank shows that tank is collapsed in the center of tank, refer to bulletin 96-T-44 before performing the procedure in this bulletin.

CLAIM INFORMATION:





To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as shown.