Civic Sedan L4-1.6L SOHC (VTEC) (1996)
Fuel Gauge: All Technical Service Bulletins
Instruments - Fuel Gauge Sticks
Bulletin No.
96-020
Issue Date
MAR 18, 1996
Model
1996 CIVIC
Applicable To
3-DOOR CX
thru VIN
2HGEJ6...TH113925
File Under
ELECTRICAL
Fuel Gauge Sticks
SYMPTOM
The fuel gauge needle sticks in the full or empty position.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The fuel gauge sending unit binds on the baffle inside the fuel tank.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Reposition the fuel gauge sending unit.
1.
Record the radio station presets (if applicable), then disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2.
Relieve the fuel pressure from the system. (Refer to page 11-139 of the Service Manual.)
3.
Carefully remove the drain plug from the fuel tank, and drain the fuel into an approved container.
4.
Remove the rear seat cushion (one bolt, then lift the rear of the cushion).