2004 Camry XLE fuel gauge problem

Is this a flex fuel vehicle. If so, call the dealership and ask the parts dept. if there is a gauge module (perhaps behind the instrument cluster). This may be the culprit and needs to be replaced.

unfortunately the fuel gauge sender will need replaced, I've done hundreds. the fuel tank will have to be removed as it is located inside of the tank, this is a very common problem

The problem has to do with air venting from the tank while filling. If the air can't get out of the tank, fuel can't get in. So there is a problem with your tank venting the air.

There is a TSB on high sulfur fuel usage, and how it impacts the fuel level resistance.
If you change fuel, it might start working again. The TSB is : ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE OPERATION TSB 08-2-9

Publication Date: January 22, 2008
FORD: 2004-2008 F-150
LINCOLN: 2006-2008 Mark LT


ISSUE:
Some 2004-2008 F-150 and 2006-2008 Mark LT vehicles, built before 12/3/2007, may exhibit erratic fuel gauge operation or illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0460 or P0463, and/or Instrument Cluster Module DTC B1201. This may be caused by sulfur contamination in the fuel causing an open or high resistance in the fuel level sender.

ACTION:
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Install a new fuel level sender following the service procedure instruction sheet provided in the fuel sender kit.

PART NUMBER PART NAME
8L3Z-9A213-E Kit - Fuel Sender (2006 starting 12/8/2005 through 2008 - FFV-26 Gal Tank - 126/132" WB )
8L3Z-9A213-F Kit - Fuel Sender (2006 starting 12/8/2005 through 2008 - FFV-30 Gal Tank - 139" WB)
8L3Z-9A213-G Kit - Fuel Sender (2006 starting 12/8/2005 through 2008 - FFV-27 Gal Tank - 145/151/163" WB
8L3Z-9A213-H Kit - Fuel Sender (2006 starting 12/8/2005 through 2008 - FFV-36 Gal Tank - 145/151/163" WB
8L3Z-9A213-A Kit - Fuel Sender (2004 through 2008 - Gas-26 Gal Tank - 126/132" WB
8L3Z-9A213-B Kit - Fuel Sender (2004 through 2008 - Gas-30 Gal Tank - 139" WB
8L3Z-9A213-C Kit - Fuel Sender (2004 through 2008 - Gas-27 Gal Tank - 145/151/163" WB
8L3Z-9A213-D Kit - Fuel Sender (2004 through 2008 - Gas-36 Gal Tank - 145/151/163"WB



WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
080209A 2004-2008 F-150, 2006-2008 Mark LT: Install New Fuel Level Sender, Includes Time To Remove And Install Fuel Tank (Do Not Use With 9002A, 9002A4, 9002A6) 1.9 Hrs.

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
9A299 42

sounds like its time for a new sendinding unit, this is the part that hold the fuelpump inside the tank, and has a float arm, this is what tell you how much gas is in the tank, heres a picture of it,this comes with everything even the pump,also make sure to wire in the new connector,these trucks have connector problem,good luck.also check the ground that go to that connector, follow them,may go to rear frame on the leftside, remove and clean them.

this problem is caused by a defective fuel gauge sending unit, the sending unit is inside the gas tank, you must drop the fuel tank out of the car to replace the sender, it is part of the fuel pump module.

Some of these GM's have a seperate fuel guage relay under the dash. Their not cheap. Since you could have anything from a bad sender in the tank to a bad relay its best to leave this to a professional. Next time this happens try smacking the fuel tank a few times hard. If the gauge goes up its most likely a sender in the tank issue. If nothing happens then it really needs to be diagnosed correctly.

There is problem with your guage. It can be reached in the fuel tank to be replaced.

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There is air outlet in fuel line refueling point to tank this may clogged you need to replace the fuel line from the refueling point to fuel tank.......


Good luck....

If you mean that the gas gauge is floating and you do not know the amount of gas in the tank, then the most common cause for this is the fuel level sensor in the tank. The fule tank would need to be removed to replace it.- Tech jk