Help! Fuel Gauge problem

[cscarlson]

Where do i find the stereo unlock code.........

 

[mrm1149]

Where do i find the stereo unlock code.........

Hopefully you or whomever the car came from wrote it down somewhere.
There is a way to uncover it but I don't recall how that's done. You might want to pose that question on here.......I'm sure someone has the answer to that process.

 

[cscarlson]

Where do i find the stereo unlock code......... or is there a trick

 

[timfitz63]

Where do i find the stereo unlock code......... or is there a trick

Well, it's possible that one was never entered. There's a red LED on the radio head (upper L/H corner). As I recall, that LED will blink only when an owner security unlock code has been programmed to protect the radio from theft; it blinks only when the ignition is off (and perhaps when the doors are also locked -- can't remember if that's necessary too).

So, if your radio head LED indicator does not blink when the ignition is off, there was never any security unlock code programmed into the radio, and none should be necessary to reactivate it after the battery has been disconnected.

If the LED indicator does blink, and you never programmed a security unlock code, you will need to consult with the previous owner, or hunt down a reset procedure.

 

[LLC5]

Where do i find the stereo unlock code......... or is there a trick

Found this on the internet. I haven't tried it, so I don't know for sure that it works. Good luck.



I found this on CorvetteActionCenter.com and it worked like a champ to resolve my security "LOC" on my C5's stereo

Procedure:

01. Turn the ignition ON (The radio displays LOC)
02. Hold down the Radio Presets 2 and 3 buttons for six seconds
03. The radio display changes from LOC to a three-digit number. Write this number down. Don’t take forever, fifteen seconds max before the next step.
04. Press the AM/FM button
05. The radio display changes to another three-digit number. Write this number to the right of the first one.
06. You now have a six-digit number, the first three digits are from STEP 03 and the last three digits are form STEP 05
07. Call 1 800 537 5140
08. Press 1 then # (pound). You’ll hear “Invalid Code, try again”
09. Press 620529 then # (pound). You will be asked to enter your four or six digit code followed by * (star) [IF THE "620529" doesn't work, try 206053, 202107, 106010 or 202108.]
10. Enter the number from STEP 6 then * (star)
11. Listen to the four-digit number and write it down. It will be repeated twice
12. Turn the ignition ON (The radio displays LOC)
13. Use the MN and HR buttons to enter the code from STEP 11
14. Press the AM/FM button. The radio display changes to SEC

Your radio is now “un-locked” and usable. The Theft-Deterrent feature is STILL active! If you want to disable it, use the instruction on page 3-27 in your Y2K Owner’s manual. Use the code from STEP 11 instead of your personal code.

 

[cscarlson]

Thanks for all the info

 

[Art Jett]

The gauge in my 02 did the same thing. I put 1 bottle of the Techron plus in a full tank and didn't even get 50 miles and the gauge started working again. Super!!

 

[motorman]

do NOT top off when refuling. i stopped all fuel gauge problems with my C-5 corvettes by stop filling when the pump shuts off.

 

[cscarlson]

the techron helped but today i ran out of gas and the gauge read 1/2 tank.. so i need to put more techron in to keep the gunk dissolving to solve the problem

 

[Junkman2008]

Another product that I have found that works even faster and more aggressive than TechronPlus is Gumout's Fuel System Cleaner. It comes in all kinds of flavors but the gray and clear yellow bottles are made to use every 3000 miles. Check this link for more info on the products. The key is they are MUCH cheaper than TechronPlus!

If you are having this problem, get the gray or clear yellow bottle first and use it with each of your next two fill ups. Then start using either product every 3000 miles. I will guarantee that you will see results. If you try it, report what happens back in this thread.

 

[Art Jett]

I had the same problem. I would fill up and the gauge would only read 7/8. When it got to 5/8 it would drop to empty and the check gauges light would come on. At around 1/2 it would start working again but when it worked it's way to empty, I still had 6 gal in the tank. Went through 3 bottles (and full tanks of premium) of Techron + and then 3 more (with fillups) of Gumout in the yellow bottle. No-go. Luckily, the place I bought the car warrantied it so it's at the dealership as we speak. Art

 

[Junkman2008]

I had the same problem. I would fill up and the gauge would only read 7/8. When it got to 5/8 it would drop to empty and the check gauges light would come on. At around 1/2 it would start working again but when it worked it's way to empty, I still had 6 gal in the tank. Went through 3 bottles (and full tanks of premium) of Techron + and then 3 more (with fillups) of Gumout in the yellow bottle. No-go. Luckily, the place I bought the car warrantied it so it's at the dealership as we speak. Art

Wow, yours was really jacked up!

Just an FYI, there is a software update for certain VIN's that also addresses this issue. That is something that you should also check into at your local Chevy dealer.

 

[cscarlson]

info on the software update....vin number? i had the same problem now i have a code of lean bank 2.. dealership says it needs a new fuel pump?

 

[Junkman2008]

info on the software update....vin number? i had the same problem now i have a code of lean bank 2.. dealership says it needs a new fuel pump?

I just shot you a PM. I don't know the range. Paul (C4C5Specialist) was the one who alerted me that I needed to get the update.

 

[cscarlson]

the dealership says that this software upgrade will not have anything to do with my low fuel pressure and i need a fuel pump..is this right?

 

[Junkman2008]

the dealership says that this software upgrade will not have anything to do with my low fuel pressure and i need a fuel pump..is this right?

The update has nothing to do with fuel pressure, it has to do with the erratic fuel gauge. It also addresses a few other things but I would need to find my receipt to say exactly what. As for your fuel pressure, I don't know enough about it to say with confidence.