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Vans & Minivans Chevy Venture Problems with Chevy Venture Gauges
29 messages, Last post on Jul 15, 2009 at 7:05 AM
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We purchased a 2004 Chevy Venture 2 years ago. I started experiencing problems with the temperature gauge about 5-6 mos. ago. After replacing the thermostat, we discovered that the gauge was sticking. What I ended up doing was turning the ignition (not to fully turn over the engine) but half way, then off. I did this a few times and it dropped the gauge to zero - problem solved. Now the speedometer is not working. I was driving today and noticed that, while I know I was doing at least 40 mph, the speedometer showed 10 mph. Once I stopped and turned off the engine and then turned it over and started driving again, it somewhat fixed it, but it doesn't seem to be working like it should. Anyone else having the same problems? |
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The fule gaguge is not reading correctly. It only moves sligthly from full to 3/4 full??? I was told the fuel pump and sending unit was about $500......
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Replying to: dbatenburg (Apr 14, 2008 9:09 am) I've heard that sometimes you can "fix" it by running Techron fuel additive in a few tankfuls in a row...I can't personally say yes or no, maybe I should try it and post back since mine does the same thing...that Techron stuff isn't cheap though...I'm just as content to reset the trip odometer and fill it up every 300 miles... |
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Replying to: dbatenburg (Apr 14, 2008 9:09 am) FIRST........ Check the harness plug that goes to the fuel pump/sender unit. The plug you want to check is located under the van about where the drivers seat is. The plug is a 9 or 10 pin plug. What went bad on mine was a couple terminals start shorting out and arcing giving you a bad connection. Un-plug the plug and clean the terminals as best as you can with electric cleaner, rough up the terminal surface with a very small wire brush and clean again. Before you plug it back together put some eletric greese on each terminal. I put in 4 fuel pumps/senders before I found this little gremlin.
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Replying to: chases (Apr 14, 2008 1:24 pm)
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Replying to: travisg (Apr 14, 2008 7:26 pm) Thanks to the poster for the great suggestion about the harness...I know enough about the Venture to help others with their problems and its so great to learn new stuff!!!!! 
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Replying to: travisg (Apr 14, 2008 7:26 pm)
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Replying to: travisg (Apr 15, 2008 8:16 pm)
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Replying to: travisg (Apr 16, 2008 1:39 pm) As I understand it...the science behind it is that the fuel causes "varnish" on the level sensor and the Techron dissolves it...It was my post and I've never even tried it, only read about it.....headed to the auto parts store tomorrow....lets keep the rest of the world posted as to how we do !!!
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Replying to: 442dude (Apr 16, 2008 4:07 pm)
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