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TERRY GLASS Posted on Jul 29, 2016

2004 pt cruiser gas guage showing incorrect reading

Fill-up tank and guage only reads 3/4 full.

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There is a trick to reset all of the gauges in your PT Cruiser. There are three simple steps to reset them.
Step 1. Hold down the "Trip" button
Step 2. While holding onto the Trip button, turn the key and start the car. (This should make all the gauges and numbers reset and run a test)
Step 3. Release the trip button and the fuel gauge should work properly.
If not, there might be a problem with your fuel pump.

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