1998 Jeep Wrangler: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Aug 27, 2004 · Fuel system · NJ

In november of 2003 my husband bought me a 1998 jeep wrangler and about 2 weeks after driving it I discovered that the gas gauge only works when it wants to. So I started doing a little research on line and found out that 98 wranglers had been recalled in the uk for bad gas gauges but not in the us . I was wondering why that is. And apparently there are many electrical problems with the 98s. A bad sending unit might not be a problem to other people but I work construction and spent many nights driving to work in snow storms. When they call you in to shovel snow at 2 am theres not many gas stations open.

Filed Jul 1, 2003 · Fuel system · WI

Faulty fuel level indicator. I suspect a bad fuel sending unit. Fuel gauge shows approximately 1/4 tank of gas left, however the car will actually be completely out of gas.

Filed Feb 20, 2001 · Airbags · VA

Irbag light comes on and the gauges go to zero including the speedometer, tachometer and gas gauge. They sometimes come back on when the car goes over a bump.

Filed Jun 13, 2000 · Fuel system · NC

In tank electric fuel pump gasket failure. I filled the fuel tank on a 1998 jeep wrangler on a sunday night, the vehicle sat in my driveway over night and into the following afternoon. Upon returning home from work I noticed a very strong odor of gasoline, upon further investigation I found the fuel running at a steay stream onto my driveway from the jeep I had filled up the previous evening. I attempted to locate the source of the leak and stop it, however I was unable to locate the source of the leak. I removed the fuel tank from the vehicle and found the fuel to be leaking around the retaining ring for the fuel pump that is installed in the fuel tank. I checked the screw on retaining ring for tightness and found it to be secure and snug on the tank. The ring is a screw on type collar made of hardened plastic, which holds the fuel pump in the tank, the fuel pump sits on a flat rubber gasket which sits on the lip of the plastic gas tank. Upon removing the retaining ring and lifting the fuel pump out of the tank I noticed the gasket was crimped and torn on the top flat portion of the gasket. I contacted the owner to discuss possible causes for the gasket tear, the owner claimed to have had the vehicle in for a faulty fuel level indicator a couple months earlier. Which was inline with what I had assumed seeing as the fuel tank had grease pencil writing on top of the tank indicating a technicians initials, date and mileage. This probably explains the torn gasket, however upon obtaining a new gasket and attempting to reinstall the new gasket in the tank with the fuel pump I noticed the reason the gasket probably tore, the retaining ring has a tendency to grab the gasket and turn it as the ring seats itself. I was very careful and cautious while installing this ring and gasket considering I did not have another gasket and I did not want to tear this replacement part. I need more room to finish. Please email me at [email protected] thanks. Im out of room.

Filed May 5, 1999 · Engine, Fuel system · OR

Consumer experiencing ongoing problems with varous parts: 1. Cracked intake manifold; 2. Muffler failed/ replaced;, 3. Water leaking through front windshield moulding; 4. Instrument lights would intermittently go out, and 5. Fuel gauge/sender would not register properly.