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2005 Carvan Stalling and Gas Gauge Problem


zach159
04-19-2013, 03:54 PM
First, about a month ago the gas gauge started to malfuntion. The low fuel light will come on and the gauge will show low even though it has nearly half a tank left. When will fill it the gauge only goes to 7/8 full.

Second, today is started stalling when I press down on the pedal. If I wait a few minutes it will restart. Has stalled twice but then will run fine.

Any thoughts?

RIP
04-19-2013, 04:53 PM
Odds are the fuel sender in the tank is shot for your fuel gauge problem. The stalling problem has a long list of possible causes. Are you seeing a check engine light and have you checked for codes? Stall just when it's cold or warm? Which engine?

zach159
04-19-2013, 05:56 PM
It is a 3.3. It stalled when it had been drvien for several miles.

RIP
04-24-2013, 02:42 PM
To read the codes cycle the key from "lock" to "on" (not start) and back to "lock" 3 times within 5 seconds finishing at "on". Codes appear in the odometer window. Will say "done" when finished.

Robmoo
06-02-2013, 09:24 AM
My 2005 stalls after filling the tank with gas. Found out there is a tube from the tank that has a check valve to prevent fuel from going up inside and when this valve fails the vehicle can stall after filling or over filling the tank. I had the option of replacing the tank for $1100 plus labor or living with it. I can live with an occasional stall after filling the tank. If you stalling after filling the tank I hope this info helps.

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