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Why is my fuel tank selector switch not working?

Why is my fuel tank selector switch not working?

It sounds like there may be bad contacts within the fuel tank selector switch causing you grief. If it’s acting up on a regular basis get it to a technician. It should be a quick confirmation with the appropriate wiring diagram and a digital volt/ohm meter.

What happens when you switch from front to back tank?

The problem I am experiencing is when I switch from the front to the back tank, the gauge switches to indicate a full tank like it should, but within a few miles the gauge reads empty and the front tank reads full. Also, the truck begins to act as if it is out of gas. The problem has to be, or at least related to, the fuel tank selector switch.

Why is my fuel tank sending unit not working?

PROBLEM: The fuel gauge does not work at all…no needle movement. With the ignition switch on, remove the wire from the fuel tank sending unit and ground it to the unit housing. This removes the resistance supplied by the sending unit, and should cause the gauge to swing over to the ‘Full’ position. Does this happen? The gauge and wiring are good.

Which is the best fuel tank selector valve?

Valve with switch and pigtail connector Notes: Universal, 6 port. Valve only. Requires 213 connector and SW48 switch for proper installation. 0.0 out of 5 stars. Notes: Universal, 3 port. Valve only. Requires 213 connector and SW48 switch for proper installation. 0.0 out of 5 stars. Notes: Universal, 6 port.

Why is my fuel tank selector not working?

The selector valve has problems, and the fuel tank will not open or close. The selector valve doesn’t work in the starting position. Fuel system problem. Overfill of the fuel tank. It’s a widespread problem for the ford fuel tank selector valve.

Where is the fuel tank selector valve located?

Ford fuel tank selector valve generally connect with the switch that usually sees in under the seat of the driver. When the switch turns over, then it sends to the signal to the selector valve, and very often, one of the tanks may close. Ford Company has many models of the car like ford F-150, F-250, and so on.

The problem I am experiencing is when I switch from the front to the back tank, the gauge switches to indicate a full tank like it should, but within a few miles the gauge reads empty and the front tank reads full. Also, the truck begins to act as if it is out of gas. The problem has to be, or at least related to, the fuel tank selector switch.

Can a bad gas tank be an electrical problem?

If you don’t hear the pump running it is for sure an electrical problem or a bad pump. If it is an electrical problem it is somewhere between the selector switch in the dash and the pump in the bad tank. If you can’t find anything post the results of what you have done and I will try to help you troubleshoot. Thanks Don for your information.

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Ruth Doyle