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bradleybebensee
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Sep 16, 2009, 7:05 AM

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Fuel guage pegged at Full Sign In

1999 Buick Lesabre 3.8 liter 6 cyl Two wheel drive Automatic 180000 miles

Hello. Thank you for any help on this. The Fuel level indicator found pegged at Full, regardless of actual level. On a 2001 Lesabre I had the same problem. I was able to remove the sensor without removing the tank. I lightly sanded the contacts to make it work. My question on the 1999 is: can I fix it without removing the tank to get at the level sensor? Any additive/ mouse milk that will clean up the contacts if you think that is it? Thanks a lot. Brad




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DanD
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Sep 16, 2009, 8:14 AM

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Re: Fuel guage pegged at Full Sign In

According to my service manual you had to pull the tank on the 99 model years; but they’ve been wrong in the past, so have a look in the trunk, right at the back of the rear seat for an access panel.
To confirm that the problem is inside the tank; disconnect the electrical connector, back at the tank. On the wiring harness side, going away from the tank; ground the purple wire and turn the ignition to the run position. The fuel gauge should drop to empty; if everything outside of the tank is OK.

Dan.

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bradleybebensee
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Sep 16, 2009, 8:23 AM

Post #3 of 6 (1421 views)
Re: Fuel guage pegged at Full Sign In

Thanks very much. Will do. P.S. I am the only Yank among my extended family. Rest Canadians
Thanks again Brad


DanD
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Sep 16, 2009, 9:15 AM

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Re: Fuel guage pegged at Full Sign In

And they let you live? LOL

Dan



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way2old
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Sep 16, 2009, 9:55 AM

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Not to worry. Those weapons are filled with maple syrup!!Angelic



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Tom Greenleaf
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Sep 17, 2009, 1:08 AM

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Syrup my butt! We know Kentucky,




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