That is one sick looking 4runner! Awesome DIY. A lot of 3rd Gen 4runners have that fuel gauge issue. Thank you KL Imports for figuring this issue out and sharing it.
It looks like the gauge wires used on the fuel pump are a smaller gauge than they should be, and when you opened up that ground wire the coppers looked a bit heat-oxidized. It just adds more resistance to the circuit. I had some steel-stiff wires going into a relay on an old 97 Ford Probe GT, the relay went out because of heat from the wires melting the plastic over time (under hood temps, being in Florida for 20+ years). I have a 2000 4Runner and noticed the connector looked tan/brownish on the white connector around the wires, and there was a lot of old di-electric grease in there. I cleaned it out with some electric cleaner, my pump works but the way it reads every time I fill it is different. One tank I have 7.8 gallons at half empty, another time it's 13.5, etc. It's a moving target. I'm going to try the ground out and see if that solves it since I am constantly in different temperatures every time I refill it, I think that's a factor. I've already replaced the gas cap and was certain that was a factor after several times not fully seating it it read consistently off the same way when I was in one spot with the same temps consistently.
I tried this and unfortunately it did not fix my gauge on my 1999 Rav4. So, I found a 1996 RAV4 in the junkyard and I started to remove the fuel pump located under back seat (driver's side). Little did I know -the Rav 4 has 2 sending units- the other one sits under back seat (passenger side). This is the one I removed and luckily this was the one at fault. My fuel sending unit was so rusty and it's sensors were totally corroded away on top of unit. The 1996 Rav's fuel sender was in much better condition and sensors were not corroded . The only pain was removing my 8 badly rusted screws and getting the fuel hose back on -in a small space since fuel line travels under metal body and unless you drop the tank-you can't see where it connects into other pump or gas tank . Needle works perfect now.
Sorry I couldn’t help you but at least you got your problem fixed now. You Never going have to worry about playing the guessing game with your gas needle 👍 . I hate dropping the tank period.
Excelente video amigo, muchas gracias por el aporte . Es muy desagradable este problema y nadie tenía información sobre cómo solucionarlo. Gracias buen hombre
I had this same problem, this didnt work, new sender didnt work, resetting it didnt work. The only thing that worked was swapping gauge cluster. Worked instantly and has for 2+ years.
I got a 1999 runner same problem with the gas gauage stuck in the middle...but both rpm and odometer not working too...will adding a new ground fix both the rmp and odometer gauage too?
Thanks for this video. Very helpful. My 01 4runner gauge is not consistently working. Reset it and it worked for a while, but back to doing it again after I had the fan clutch replaced. After doing your test, how did you finalize your connections? Did you end up grounding your wire to the screw in the video or did you do something else?
good video, but you are discussing a technical issue man why do you need to put in a piece of disco music on top that then keeps changing the volume to the point that sometimes nobody can hear you.
That's a great solution! This just happened on my 2004 Tacoma (same engine) after replacing my fuel injectors. Any idea where the ground is located on that one? If I've read correctly, the electrical connection for the fuel pump on 1st Gen Tacomas is underneath the vehicle. I haven't checked yet, but just curious if the ground would be the same once I find the connection. Thanks!
There’s is lots of main ground on a vehicle. I just took the easy way out to ground it faster to get the job done. Yes for the fuel pump you have to drop the tank to get to it. But the wires is there if you notice I took the black cover off to see the fuel pump!
@@KLIMPORTS so on the Tacoma, there is no black cover over those wires; rather, the wires are above the gas tank (in between the top of the gas tank and the bed of the truck - tight space), so there is no easy way to get to it. What I might do is just feel around and unplug it, then bring the wires down where I can see them, then splice into that brown wire (assuming it's the same ground wire on a Tacoma), and find some metal above the tank somewhere for a new ground. Is there any specific type of wire to use as the new spliced ground wire? Thanks
@@eljefeslash yes I was going to tell you follow the wire from where the plug is and tap it in from there. Just use the same gauge wire as the one you splicing into.
Do you have a video on a DIY troubleshooting No oil pressure? Wld you start with replacement of the sensor?? Thank You and I wish my 01 runner was that nice👍👍
@@KLIMPORTS yesterday I had zero OP so I checked oil and it was a lil low. Drive it abt 5 and back and the OP slowly went up to normal. So today I check it and the same thing.
To any part of the body. I just strip the wire and put it with any bolt/screws that is on the body. So unscrew one of the bolt/screw and put the wire around it and tighten back down the bolt/screw. The closer the easiest and less wire to use.
@@KLIMPORTS oh ok. I found another video and put my own screw in, but it worked great! That just saved me over $200 and a day of aggravating work! Thank you so much!
Do you know where the ground wire goes to? The other end of it? I just had an exhaust shop redo my piping and when I got it back my gas gauge didn't work and fuel light flashing. Thought it was a ground like in this video and sure enough it is. Grounded the brown and black wire and it works but I won't to correctly fix it rather than splicing. Does anyone know where the other end goes?
That is one sick looking 4runner! Awesome DIY. A lot of 3rd Gen 4runners have that fuel gauge issue. Thank you KL Imports for figuring this issue out and sharing it.
Np 👍
Thanks for making the video, hated driving around not knowing where my gas level was, it fixed my issue, really appreciate it.
Thank you for the comment! No problem glad I can help 😁!
Excellent DIY. Fixed my 1999 gauge problem!! Thank you!!!
Yay, You welcome 👍!
Looks Like its finally ready to do roll shots !
It looks like the gauge wires used on the fuel pump are a smaller gauge than they should be, and when you opened up that ground wire the coppers looked a bit heat-oxidized. It just adds more resistance to the circuit. I had some steel-stiff wires going into a relay on an old 97 Ford Probe GT, the relay went out because of heat from the wires melting the plastic over time (under hood temps, being in Florida for 20+ years). I have a 2000 4Runner and noticed the connector looked tan/brownish on the white connector around the wires, and there was a lot of old di-electric grease in there. I cleaned it out with some electric cleaner, my pump works but the way it reads every time I fill it is different. One tank I have 7.8 gallons at half empty, another time it's 13.5, etc. It's a moving target. I'm going to try the ground out and see if that solves it since I am constantly in different temperatures every time I refill it, I think that's a factor. I've already replaced the gas cap and was certain that was a factor after several times not fully seating it it read consistently off the same way when I was in one spot with the same temps consistently.
If you try it and it’s still reading the same then for sure you know it’s your fuel pump sending unit is not working right.
Good to know! Fixed my problem, Thanks!
I tried this and unfortunately it did not fix my gauge on my 1999 Rav4. So, I found a 1996 RAV4 in the junkyard and I started to remove the fuel pump located under back seat (driver's side). Little did I know -the Rav 4 has 2 sending units- the other one sits under back seat (passenger side). This is the one I removed and luckily this was the one at fault. My fuel sending unit was so rusty and it's sensors were totally corroded away on top of unit. The 1996 Rav's fuel sender was in much better condition and sensors were not corroded . The only pain was removing my 8 badly rusted screws and getting the fuel hose back on -in a small space since fuel line travels under metal body and unless you drop the tank-you can't see where it connects into other pump or gas tank . Needle works perfect now.
Sorry I couldn’t help you but at least you got your problem fixed now. You Never going have to worry about playing the guessing game with your gas needle 👍 . I hate dropping the tank period.
it fixed my gauge, thanks for taking the time to make this video!
Glad I can help 👍!
Must be something common with these car, my buddy was the same thing and that fix the problem!
Yeah they have that problem a lot!
That 4Runner need to be lifted higher!
I don’t know about that it can’t park in the parking garage!
Excelente video amigo, muchas gracias por el aporte . Es muy desagradable este problema y nadie tenía información sobre cómo solucionarlo. Gracias buen hombre
Excellent video. Thanks. Only suggestion would be to lose the 70’s porn music.
Thanks , I will remember that next time. 👍
I agree with GM
I could barely hear, the music was too loud! Do you leave the ground wire on the truck to make correct reading?
Sorry about the music being too loud. Yes I did ground it permanently.
@@KLIMPORTS thanks, you're the best!
Thank you KL will do this in the morning.
Np. Hopefully it work out for you.
I had this same problem, this didnt work, new sender didnt work, resetting it didnt work. The only thing that worked was swapping gauge cluster. Worked instantly and has for 2+ years.
That’s good that you found the problem, cluster would be the last thing I would change cause they hardly go out before those other parts.
I got a 1999 runner same problem with the gas gauage stuck in the middle...but both rpm and odometer not working too...will adding a new ground fix both the rmp and odometer gauage too?
It all depends cause rpm and odometer is on its own circuit. You can try it but if it doesn’t work then your gauge is just out!
Could this fix the fuel pump issue too?
@@VessupVisuals if a fuel pump goes bad you gonna have to change it out.
Mine has this symptom but this trick isn’t doing the trick 😭 😭😭
@@Coleslawbreakfast sorry to hear that, then it’s either you cluster is bad or the fuel sending unit.
Thanks for this video. Very helpful. My 01 4runner gauge is not consistently working. Reset it and it worked for a while, but back to doing it again after I had the fan clutch replaced. After doing your test, how did you finalize your connections? Did you end up grounding your wire to the screw in the video or did you do something else?
I ground it to the screw to save me time and the headache!
@@KLIMPORTS Thank you.
I did exactly as you did and it seems to have fixed my problem. It took me about 10 minutes. Thank you very much!
@@tap42 you welcome 👍
It was awesome and super freaking helpful
You welcome 👍.
Now that's very good knowledge. Good to know and Thank you very much for this video. :)
Thank you for watching 👍!
Very helpful thanks 🙏🏽
You welcome
Informative video , but your background music is distracting. Ot
I will keep that in mind and play better music next time thanks 👍
good video, but you are discussing a technical issue man why do you need to put in a piece of disco music on top that then keeps changing the volume to the point that sometimes nobody can hear you.
Thanks will remember that next time 👍!
Wire colors.....I got a solid brown, and a black with red stripe, Which one is the ground? Thanks! Any Help?
What year make and model is your car!
@@KLIMPORTS Thanks for responding!...... Its a 97 toyota 4 runner
@@joanneosterlund4227 it’s brown.
@@KLIMPORTS Thanks so much!
@@joanneosterlund4227 no problem 👍!
Team FALKEN 🤙🏽
I'm wondering if this will work on a 2012 4R
It might be the same concept but different wiring, but the newer model is better designed so it’s probably either your cluster or sending unit.
Assuming you used the black metal bit as your ground, could I just strip the wire a bit and sinch it down under that nut?
Yes you can!
@@KLIMPORTS Alright, sweet! And you're using just standard copper wire to ground it?
@@MarfeeWarfee yes
@@KLIMPORTS I’m back to tell you it worked! You’re a legend
@@MarfeeWarfee yay, 😁 you welcome glad it work out for you!
That's a great solution! This just happened on my 2004 Tacoma (same engine) after replacing my fuel injectors. Any idea where the ground is located on that one? If I've read correctly, the electrical connection for the fuel pump on 1st Gen Tacomas is underneath the vehicle. I haven't checked yet, but just curious if the ground would be the same once I find the connection. Thanks!
There’s is lots of main ground on a vehicle. I just took the easy way out to ground it faster to get the job done. Yes for the fuel pump you have to drop the tank to get to it. But the wires is there if you notice I took the black cover off to see the fuel pump!
@@KLIMPORTS so on the Tacoma, there is no black cover over those wires; rather, the wires are above the gas tank (in between the top of the gas tank and the bed of the truck - tight space), so there is no easy way to get to it. What I might do is just feel around and unplug it, then bring the wires down where I can see them, then splice into that brown wire (assuming it's the same ground wire on a Tacoma), and find some metal above the tank somewhere for a new ground. Is there any specific type of wire to use as the new spliced ground wire? Thanks
@@eljefeslash yes I was going to tell you follow the wire from where the plug is and tap it in from there. Just use the same gauge wire as the one you splicing into.
Do you have a video on a DIY troubleshooting No oil pressure? Wld you start with replacement of the sensor?? Thank You and I wish my 01 runner was that nice👍👍
Sorry I don’t have a DIY for the oil pressure, I can try to help you if you can explain to me what’s going on with your 4Runner.
@@KLIMPORTS yesterday I had zero OP so I checked oil and it was a lil low. Drive it abt 5 and back and the OP slowly went up to normal. So today I check it and the same thing.
@@8Scorpions how you know your OP is low do you have a gauge by itself?
@@KLIMPORTS No, I was just referring to the dipstick. Sorry
Great video homie. 👊🏽👨🏾🦱👍🏾
Thanks 👍!
Excellent!
Thanks 👍.
I gotta try this now, but how do you permanently give it a good ground?
To any part of the body. I just strip the wire and put it with any bolt/screws that is on the body. So unscrew one of the bolt/screw and put the wire around it and tighten back down the bolt/screw. The closer the easiest and less wire to use.
@@KLIMPORTS oh ok. I found another video and put my own screw in, but it worked great! That just saved me over $200 and a day of aggravating work! Thank you so much!
@@bencorbett5838 np 👍!
Trying to do this on my 4th gen 4runner and the wires are different colors. I also cant find wiring diagram. Any help would be appreciated!
My brown wire doesn't have the black line. Is it the right one? I have a 98 4Runner. Also what gauge wire did you use?
Any ideas? I can't fine the first thing
My diesel runner is always on e what's the solution
great video
Thanks man 👍!
I have a 2013 5th gen which let me run out of gas showing 1/4 tank Do think it could be ground also
?
No I don’t think so, if your gas needle is going down slowly than it’s your sending unit!
Do you know where the ground wire goes to? The other end of it? I just had an exhaust shop redo my piping and when I got it back my gas gauge didn't work and fuel light flashing. Thought it was a ground like in this video and sure enough it is. Grounded the brown and black wire and it works but I won't to correctly fix it rather than splicing. Does anyone know where the other end goes?
Sorry I don’t that’s the best way to save you a lot of time!
@@KLIMPORTS ah ok. I understand it'll save a lot of time but I like to fix it properly so higher chances it won't pop up again in the future
@@xxnatas69xx yeah the splice worked. I knew my ground was melted. Bad quality work for that shop
Thanks!
You welcome 👍
Hi my one is stock on full all the time
You should try what I did first, and if it doesn’t work than it’s your sending unit or cluster that is bad!
Just try it and I fix my problem and no cost no penny thankyou for belize bro blessings
@@joeruiz279 no problem glad it work out for you 👍!
good to know but turn the music down.