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Incorrect Fuel Gauge Readings (Reprogram VCM with Revised Calibration)

Subject:Incorrect Fuel Gauge Readings (Reprogram Vehicle Control Module with Revised Calibration)

Models:1998*-99 Chevrolet and GMC S/T Pickup and 2 Door Utility Models
1998*-99 Isuzu Hombre
with 4.3L Engine (VINs W, X - RPOs L35, LF6)
*RPO ZN4 Only



Built Prior to the Following VIN Breakpoints:

Plant

Division

VIN Breakpoint

 

Linden

Chevrolet (Blazer)

XK162355

Linden

GMC (Pickup)

XK508493

Linden

GMC (Jimmy)

XK508505

Shreveport

Chevrolet

X8140835

Shreveport

GMC

X8512385

Shreveport

Isuzu (RPO ZN4

W8668201-W8670669

Shreveport

Isuzu

X8650007-X8650733

Condition

Some owners may comment on incorrect fuel gauge readings.

The fuel gauge may read empty (E) with approximately 1/3 of a tank of fuel remaining, or the fuel gauge rarely reaches the full (F) mark when the fuel tank is filled.

Correction

Reprogram the vehicle control module (VCM) with the revised Fuel System Calibration. Use the appropriate calibration listed below. Refer to the latest Techline information for programming procedures.

Calibration Information

Calibration P/N (New)

Application

09374032 (Fuel System Calibration)

S/T 100 (Pickup) &LF6/L35

09374033 (Fuel System Calibration)

S/T 100 (2 Door Utility) &L35

Important: These calibrations are not available from GMSPO. These calibrations are available on 1999 Techline CD ROM Disc 5 and later.

Warranty Information

For vehicle repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

J6355

Prom - Reprogramming (On Car)

Use published labor operation time