ronnorman_6

Ok I have a 96 xj 4.0l and my fuel assembly went bad. It doesn't read how much gas that is in my tank fyi. But my assembly only has one line for gas I don't have a fuel return. My buddy has one out of a 94 xj but it has two lines one for pressure and one for return. I was wondering if it would work bc I hate putting gas in my jeep everyday well if anyone can help thanks so much

tjwalker

The 94 is definitely a different design than a 96. Fork out for the right assembly. Do NOT buy an Airtex, as they have lots of reliability issues IMHO. I like Bosch when it comes to fuel pumps.

CattyXJ

Is your pump bad or just the gauge?

Outlaw Star

Am I the only one who has never had an issue with my airtex?? But I don't buy just the pump I buy the entire assembly.

tjwalker

Certainly not everyone will have an issue with Airtex. But I have and some friends of mine have, and so have plenty of others on this and every XJ forum I frequent. Because of that, I will not buy any of their products, nor will I recommend them to anyone. An upgrade to a better brand is money well spent IMHO!

ronnorman_6

My pump is fine its just the floater it won't read the gas I have Checked the fuse just to make sure my gas gauge sits bout 1/4 below E the plugs are the same for the pump assembly for the 96 and 94 I was just thinking bout putting a cap on the return line but I don't want to tear into it if it doesn't work

CattyXJ

You can remove the sending unit and clean the sensor at the end of the float with rubbing alcohol. I had the same issue with my '96 and that fixed it. $0 spent.

captainofiron

sometime the variable resistor on the float can get gummed up, I would agree

try to clean that thing out first

CattyXJ

Yeah, variable resistor. That's what I meant

ronnorman_6

Ok I have the pump pulled out and I cleraned it and nothing I think the floater is bad I plugged my buddys assembley in and turned the key and it works so will it work out of the 94 they look just bout idenical but one has two lines

96xjcntry

Im sorry i know this is old, but im having the same problem and wanted to know if you went through with this or if you just bought a new one for your year model.