Hello everyone.
I'm new to the site. I'm very greatful that a site like this exists.
As to my problem:
My fuel guage is not reliable at the moment. The needle moves around eratically giving me false readings while I'm driving or while I'm at a stop light or while parked. It seems to be doing this when there is about 1\4 of a tank left. There is half a tank of gas currently in the car and it seems ok. I pulled the codes and got a PCM P0463 history which is a "fuel level sensor circuit high voltage" message. The car has 117 504 Km (73 440 miles) (I live in Canada).
Is it the sending unit, the pump, or the fuel level sensor? The car doesn't stall or not start. Stupid question time; what's the difference between a sending unit and a pump and where are they located on the car?
Does the 2000 DTS have a trap door in the trunk to access the gas tank? I've heard other years do.
The dealer wants $900 for the pump and $220 for the sensor, both of which are not in stock and whould have to be ordered overnight delivery. Where else could I get parts from for good quality and a reasonable price?
I've been trying to do some research on the topic before I bring it to the dealer to speed up the process because I would like it fixed by Thursday afternoon as I would be taking it on a 6 hour ride to a friends wedding.
Any suggestions and or comments would be greatfully appreciated.
Thanks
I'm new to the site. I'm very greatful that a site like this exists.
As to my problem:
My fuel guage is not reliable at the moment. The needle moves around eratically giving me false readings while I'm driving or while I'm at a stop light or while parked. It seems to be doing this when there is about 1\4 of a tank left. There is half a tank of gas currently in the car and it seems ok. I pulled the codes and got a PCM P0463 history which is a "fuel level sensor circuit high voltage" message. The car has 117 504 Km (73 440 miles) (I live in Canada).
Is it the sending unit, the pump, or the fuel level sensor? The car doesn't stall or not start. Stupid question time; what's the difference between a sending unit and a pump and where are they located on the car?
Does the 2000 DTS have a trap door in the trunk to access the gas tank? I've heard other years do.
The dealer wants $900 for the pump and $220 for the sensor, both of which are not in stock and whould have to be ordered overnight delivery. Where else could I get parts from for good quality and a reasonable price?
I've been trying to do some research on the topic before I bring it to the dealer to speed up the process because I would like it fixed by Thursday afternoon as I would be taking it on a 6 hour ride to a friends wedding.
Any suggestions and or comments would be greatfully appreciated.
Thanks