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Old 04-18-2008 | 01:48 PM
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fuel gauge needle bobs

ok next problem is my fuel gauge needle will bob when I press on the accelerator pedal. is my fuel bobber out of wack or is it a cable issue? and yes I know I really need to get a chiltons or haynes :/
Old 04-18-2008 | 07:28 PM
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Re: fuel gauge needle bobs

They all bob. Get used to it. When it stops bobbing, pull into a gas station.
Old 04-18-2008 | 09:40 PM
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Re: fuel gauge needle bobs

normal , i think/know that almost all 3rd. gens. do this . good luck , live with it .
Old 04-18-2008 | 09:45 PM
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Re: fuel gauge needle bobs

Originally Posted by RazorN8
They all bob. Get used to it. When it stops bobbing, pull into a gas station.
Haha nice.


yeah mine bobs between empty and 3/4 when I have around a half a tank depending on how hard I hit the gas.

Fix: get a newer car? heh.
Old 04-19-2008 | 06:50 AM
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Re: fuel gauge needle bobs

alright LOL, thanks guys. wasn't too sure as I've never seen it on other cars. course never drove nother car with a v8 in it,
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