Seville STS V8-4.6L VIN 9 (1998)
Fuel Level Sensor: All Technical Service Bulletins
Fuel Gauge - Fluctuates Between Full/Empty on Full Tank
File In Section: 8 - Chassis/Body Electrical
Bulletin No.: 83-83-10A
Date: September, 1998
Subject:
Fuel Gauge Fluctuates between Full and Empty when Tank is Full
(Install Fuel Level Sensor Kit)
Models:
1998 Buick Park Avenue
1998 Cadillac DeVille, Eldorado, Seville
1998 Oldsmobile Aurora
This bulletin is being revised to change model information, repair procedure and add part and labor time information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin
Number 83-83-10 (Section 8 - Chassis/Body Electrical)
Condition
Some customers may comment about the following -
1.
The fuel gauge reads empty when tank is full; and/or
2.
The fuel gauge fluctuates between full and empty when tank is full.
Cause
This condition may be due to contamination build up in the resistive ink of the fuel sender assembly's fuel level sensor ceramic card.
Correction
Replace the fuel level sensor in the fuel sender assembly.
Important:
Replacement of the complete fuel sender assembly is NOT required.
Refer to the applicable Service Manual and instructions provided with the Fuel Level Sensor Kit for the replacement procedure.
Parts Information
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
