2500 4x2 Pickup V8-5.9L VIN Z (1994)
Fuel Gauge Sender: Customer Interest
Fuel Gauge - Inaccurate
NO: 08-33-94
GROUP: Electrical
DATE: Jul. 15, 1994
SUBJECT:
Fuel Gauge Inaccuracy
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER 08-58-93 DATED DEC. 10, 1993 WHICH SHOULD BE
REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. THE BULLETIN REVISES THE FUEL PUMP MODULE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE AND THE VEHICLE
BUILD RANGE. THE CHANGES ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS**.
MODELS:
1991 - 1993 (AD) Ram Pick Up/Ramcharger
1991 - 1994 (AN) Dakota
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The fuel gauge may not read accurately. Customers may complain of too much reserve fuel in the tank when the gauge indicates empty or that they did
not receive the larger capacity fuel tank they ordered.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1991-1993 AN
1
4761780 (15 gallon)
Sending Unit
4761651 (22 Gallon)
Sending Unit
1
4773164
Harness
**1994 Built before 01-03-94, MDH 01-03-XX)**
1
4773164
Harness
1991-1993 AD
1
4773164
Harness
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves installing a wire harness that provides a common ground for the fuel gauge and the sending unit, and installing a revised sending
unit on some models.
For 1991 through 1993 Dakota Only. (All other models proceed to step 2).
**NOTE:
IT IS CRITICAL WHEN INSTALLING THE NEW FUEL PUMP/SENDING UNIT TO MARK THE POSITION OF THE ORIGINAL MODULE
TO THE, FUEL TANK. WHEN INSTALLING THE NEW MODULE, ROTATE THE MODULE 1 INCH COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE
ORIGINAL POSITION.**
1.
Using the procedures outlined in the appropriate Service Manual, replace the fuel gauge sending unit with the appropriate sending unit.
FOR ALL MODELS:
2.
Disconnect the battery.
3.
Remove the connector from the fuel tank sending unit.
4.
Remove the wedge lock from the connector being careful not break it.