Accord Sedan V6-2.7L SOHC (24 Valve) (1996)
Fuel Gauge Sender: All Technical Service Bulletins
Instruments - Fuel Gauge Stays At Empty
Bulletin No.
96-052
Issue Date
OCT 21, 1996
Model
1996 ACCORD
Applicable To
See VEHICLES AFFECTED
File Under
ELECTRICAL
Fuel Gauge Stays at Empty
SYMPTOM
The fuel gauge registers empty, even though the tank is full. This symptom is most likely to occur if the car is driven until the tank is almost completely
empty before refueling.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The sending unit float is sticking on a tank rib.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
Ohio production only
4-door:
From VIN 1HGCD5...TA240056 thru TA285875
Coupe:
From VIN 1HGCD7...TA030752 thru TA037463
V6:
From VIN 1HGCE6...TA023908 thru TA027990
Wagon:
From VIN 1HGCE1...TA008004 thru TA099999
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Failed part:
P/N 37800-SV4-A03
H/C4645149
Defect code:
039