# 98 Dodge Ram 1500 fuel gauge problem

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-dodge-ram-1500-fuel-gauge-problem/38483>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** ram, dodge, 1500\
**Created:** [October 23, 2009, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-dodge-ram-1500-fuel-gauge-problem/38483 "2009-10-23T00:40:07Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![ggrakerdink](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ecc23a/32.png) [@ggrakerdink](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ggrakerdink)\
**Post date:** [October 23, 2009, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-dodge-ram-1500-fuel-gauge-problem/38483/1 "2009-10-23T00:40:07Z")

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I had to replace the fuel pump and it operates properly and the engine runs nicely. However, the fuel gauge reads empty and the low fuel warning light chimes. I have rechecked all the connections but still no success. I also filled the tank, so I know that is not the issue. Once a fuel pump goes out and is then replaced does this require the OBD computer to be reprogramed. I took the pump out again to see if the float was free and it appeared to be ok. I also orientated it as directed by my Hayes manuel but still no improvement. Pump was purchased new from AutoZone, not a junk yard special.  
  
 Any words of wisdom???  
  
 Thank You

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**Author:** ![Caddyman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/caddyman/32/23_2.png) [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\
**Post date:** [October 23, 2009, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-dodge-ram-1500-fuel-gauge-problem/38483/2 "2009-10-23T00:46:01Z")

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Replace the fuel gauge sender…You will notice the little contact wiper has turned to dust…You will also discover Chrysler is very proud of this part…

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**Author:** ![ggrakerdink](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ecc23a/32.png) [@ggrakerdink](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ggrakerdink)\
**Post date:** [October 23, 2009, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-dodge-ram-1500-fuel-gauge-problem/38483/3 "2009-10-23T01:12:10Z")

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Caddyman: Where is this “sender” located. The replacement pump had all brand new components and the float mechanism and electrical contact is also new and shiny.  
Please reply, thank you.