Gas Gauge Stuck On Full ?

1999 Tocoma: It appears it is stuck. Backround Info:
I have not filled it up in many months, usually only put
5 to 7 dollars in it......so the gauge was always around the last 1/4 mark. Last week I filled it up, and I mean
filled it up, all the way to the top. The gauge moved up,
all the way up, PAST the full mark. Now, since filling it
up, I have driven around 45 miles, and the gauge if not
moving.
Question(s):
What could be causing this?
Is there a fuse that controls the gas gauge?
Thanks for your help !

Steve

 

It could be stuck- but if you put THAT much gas in it- Might just be that it was that far past the top.

I think I go about 60-70 miles before my scion registers any fuel usage when I full it really high.

 

Thanks, I will wait intill I drive more. Is there a fuse that could have blown?
Steve

 

There could be corrosion formed at the top of the sending unit and when you filled it really full it may well have stuck. As Brunes said drive it for awhile and see if it is just overfull otherwise you may have to drop one of the straps and loosen the other and try and jar the tank enough to free the sending unit up.

 

Thanks for the info. !!
Steve

 

I got a 95 and when I fill it the brim I usually have to drive about 60 miles before it will start to move. I sure hope its not a sending unit....check the price if don't believe me....ouch.(My sending unit is bad)

 

Thanks for the info.
Steve