FUEL GAUGE INOPERATIVE RETURN GAUGE CLUSTER FOR REPAIR

SUBJECT: FUEL GAGE INOPERATIVE, BASE CLUSTER ONLY - RETURN CLUSTER FOR REPAIR

MODELS/YEARS: 1991 CUTLASS CIERA

The following information is offered as a diagnostic aid. Although this condition is very rare, looking for this condition as the first step in diagnosing an inoperative fuel gage can save time and prevent replacement of good parts.

Condition:

---------- The fuel gage may stick in one position, on the 1991 Cutlass Ciera.

Cause:

------ The cluster applique may be pushed into the fuel gage pointer hub by the trip odometer reset stem gasket, preventing it from moving. See View B of the illustration below.. This condition was corrected in production after VIN M6311633 (Oklahoma City), and M2314464 (Ste. Therese).

Correction:

----------- To correct this condition, remove the cluster and send it to the nearest AC Delco repair station, with the condition noted on the repair ticket. No attempts to repair the cluster should be made at the dealership.

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