How to Install Fuel Pump on 2000 Lanos

[kwame]

Hi All,
I have installed a new fuel pump on a 2000 Lanos but the gauge floater appears to be locked on something in the fuel tank so the dash indicator is stuck on 3/4 and doesnt change level even on empty. How do i install the pump so the gauge reads the proper quantity?
Thanks

[MMamdouh]

it can be a problem not related to the float... you know our fuel gauge locks to the fuel level when ignition is off... if that lock not released (mechanical issue with it or not sensing that the ignition is on) it will stay in that position for ever

MMamdouh

[kwame]

Thanks Mamdouh but i checked by pulling the socket on the pump and turning on the ignition so the gauge drops all the way to empty. Then i connect the socket and it immediately jumps all the way to 3/4 again.

[MMamdouh]

ok... check the connection board of the float... those get contaminated and cause wrong readings

in most cases contamination causes the gauge not to go all the way up or all the way down... if i am right then this will be the first time to have a gauge stuck on a mid range reading... won't hurt to check and clean the board though

MMamdouh

[kwame]

Thanks man. Discovered the floater on the new pump extended too far to the right and was stuck on some component in the tank. My lanos is from the usa and has lots of sensors and stuff in the tank. Replaced the floater with the old one and its just fine.