Passport EX 2WD V6-3.2L DOHC (6VD1) (1998)
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Fuel Gauge Sender: Customer Interest
Fuel Gauge - Reads Low
99-004
September 14, 1999
Applies To:
1998 Passport - Thru VIN 4S6C.58W.W4424533
Fuel Gauge Reads Low
(Supersedes 99-004, dated May 11, 1999)
SYMPTOM
The vehicle may have any of these conditions:
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With a full tank, the fuel gauge does not read full.
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After filling the tank, the fuel gauge drops below the 3/4 mark within 50 miles.
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After filling the tank, the fuel gauge drops below full, then rises back to full.
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The fuel gauge drops during braking and rises during acceleration.
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The fuel gauge reads empty with 5 or more gallons of fuel in the tank.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The resistance value at the fuel sending unit does not coincide with the fuel level in the tank.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the 20-to-120-ohm fuel sending unit with an 80-to-290-ohm unit, and update the PCM software according to Service Bulletin 99-005, Updating
the Passport PCM.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty: The normal warranty applies.
Operation number:
310135
Flat rate time:
1.5 hours (Includes sending unit replacement and PCM update)
Failed part:
P/N 8-25166-689-0
H/C 5504469
Defect code:
039
Contention code:
B02
Template ID:
99-004A
Skill level:
Repair Technician
Out of warranty: Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your
Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
PARTS INFORMATION
Fuel Sending Unit Kit:
P/N 8-25325-201-0, H/C 6110357
Kit contents: Two 80-to-290-ohm sending units (one with a small pump connector, the other with a large pump connector), O-ring, black locking
clip, and red locking clip.
You'll need the following clips only if you break them while removing or installing the fuel lines:
Fuel Line Retaining Clip, 5/16":
P/N 2-90442-800-0, H/C 6071153
Fuel Line Retaining Clip, 3/8":
P/N 2-90442-810-0, H/C 6071161
REQUIRED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
PGM Tester with 5N902 or later software
