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Old 08-11-2009, 04:22 PM
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Jeep just stalled and won't start BUT the gas gauge needle is pegged to FULL, usually it sits on E when stopped. Is this a sign of what's wrong - before I start tearing out the pump, filter and checking electrical?
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it is possible you lost power to both the guage and pump,do you here the pump when you turn on the key?
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sending unit could have crapped out maybe you rjust out of fuel
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the first thing to do would be put a fuel pressure guage on it.
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