Dakota 2WD L4-153 2.5L VIN K FI (1989)
Fuel Gauge Sender: Testing and Inspection
When a malfunction occurs with a cluster gauge, before disassembling the cluster to check the gauge, check for a defective sending unit or wiring as
follows:
1.
Ground sending unit connector leads, at the sending unit, in the vehicle.
2.
With ignition in On position, a grounded input will cause the fuel or temperature gauge to read maximum or above.