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2004 Dodge Ram Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel pump, Fuel gauge, Gas.
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Asked on January 17, 2007

2004 Dodge Ram 1500 fuel

I have a Ram 1500 and when I go to put fuel in it it shuts off like it is full. My fuel gauge is reading empty or a half a tank. It takes forever to put fuel in because it keeps shutting off. When i finally get it full the fuel gauge reads correctly.

Any help would gratefully appreciated.
Avatar Asked by timmay

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Replied on January 19, 2007

You have an electric fuel pump which has a sensor that indicates only as the float goes up. As you are fueling up the float maybe stuck or sticky until it is full it may loosen up. May have to drop your gas task, take out the electric fuel pump and check all the rubber peices on it. Probably just the float and may just need to be wiped off. For preventive measure, turn you ignition switch to the first position without starting the car and listen for the fuel pump loading up the lines. If it is super loud your fuel pump is probably going to go out sooner or later.

Tiny Answered by koby
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