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fuel gauge always reads empty with the light on

Old May 10, 2017 | 11:50 AM
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i have a 96 jeep cherokee claasic 4.0 .i been having issues with the gauge always reading empty when its fill up.i recently did a circuit test and theres power on the female connector but i also notice the pinpoints on the fuel pump connector is the same.the fuel pump is brand new btw but its for a 97.could that be the problem
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Old May 10, 2017 | 02:58 PM
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Pretty sure the 96 had a different fuel pump and it was only for that year. I am sure someone who knows for sure will chime in to verify.
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Old May 10, 2017 | 05:11 PM
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Yep. The 1996 xj sending unit,pump,and regulator are all in one unit in the tank.

https://www.quadratec.com/products/51306_0147.htm
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Old May 10, 2017 | 10:26 PM
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Is it possible to re wire the pinpoints to fit the connecter ?
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Old May 11, 2017 | 06:45 AM
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The following info is from this link, read post #19 and #21 http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthrea...1107991&page=2
Wiring:
1996:
1: Dark Green/Red = Fuel Pump Relay Output(+12V)
2: Black/Light Blue = Sensor Ground
3: Dark Blue = Fuel Level Sensor Signal
4: ----------
5: Dark Blue/White = Low Fuel Sense
6: Black = Ground

1997+:
1: Dark Green/White = Fuel Pump Relay Output
2: ---------
3: Dark Blue/Light Green = Fuel Level Sensor
4: Brown/Yellow = Sensor Ground
5: ---------
6: Black = Ground
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Old May 11, 2017 | 02:50 PM
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Thanks guys i appreciate the info provided
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Old May 11, 2017 | 11:26 PM
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