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97 GT Fuel Gauge Problems/ Rearview Mirror


flamingbanana
06-18-2004, 03:40 PM
After I bought my car. I noticed that the Fuel Gauge would read full untill I turned the car off, then turned it back on. It would then go to the right level, but while driving it would slowly go back to full. What's up with it, and how much does it cost to fix?

My rearview mirror is broke how hard is it to change, and how much does one cost? It is the kind that has the auto dimmer in it.

GTPgirl
06-18-2004, 04:16 PM
I think those mirrors are pretty darn expensive...like around $200+. Shouldn't be hard to change, but it's gonna cost quite a bit, I think.

s_jo4
06-19-2004, 11:52 AM
nah, those mirrors aren't that expensive if you get it used, anywhere from $20-$60, all you need is a t25 or some size like that torx bit, just one small screw that holds it on. as for the gauge you might have a bad fuel level sensor. if you're handy with screwdrivers or other prying devices you can pull the retaining ring off then slide the fuel pump out and if you break or damage the o-ring no big deal, a $6 part at any gm dealership. my gauge did the opposite... i'ld fill it up and the gauge would say full but drive a mile or two and it took a nose dive down to empty, thank gm for their dic: fuel usage and trip odometers, i put off fixing it for 6 months. make sure you relieve the fuel pressure before you attempt anything. a new sensor for anything on the fuel pump costs about 50-100 each at the dealership. just make sure you have a good idea what it is you need to fix because this may not solve your problem and maybe someone that had a similar problem like yours knows a better solution.

kustomkid54
07-17-2004, 07:17 PM
Just bought a self dimming mirror for a 1998 GTP. $165.00, dealer installed for free. Looked on line for junk yards, found one. The guy wanted $175.00 and $10.00 to ship. I picked the dealer.

s_jo4
07-17-2004, 08:46 PM
ouch you got took, i would have gladly found you one for a quarter of the price, and install is a snap

kustomkid54
07-17-2004, 08:59 PM
OK, find me one (stock) for a 1998 Grand Prix GTP. Has one button, OFF and AUTO. Black frame, 6 wire. Let me know when you have it. I'll keep it for a spare. Thanks

empathydude
07-18-2004, 04:04 AM
theres no way you will find an auto dimming for less than 100, if you doo I'll take it plz =)

s_jo4
07-18-2004, 11:24 PM
k, need any other features in the mirror? compass, temp, reading lamps, onstar? and leave addy to get back at, also make and model no that it's import.

empathydude
07-19-2004, 09:15 PM
i need the one with compass/temp and onstar link for 2003 gp - my compass is fukd so igotta replace the whole thing

kustomkid54
07-19-2004, 11:26 PM
The one I use is on Ebay, right now.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7911136219&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT

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