Overview
The Crown Automotive Fuel Gauge, part number 56004879, is an indash fuel level gauge for Jeep vehicles. It is a Direct Fit gauge and is for unleaded fuel only.
This fuel gauge is a replacement part for Jeep vehicles, with a black face and standard units.
Key features
- Fuel level gauge type
- Indash gauge for dash mounting
- Black face with standard units
- Unleaded fuel only, as stated by Crown Automotive
Matching the gauge to your sender
A fuel level gauge is only one half of the reading. The sending unit in the tank sets the resistance the gauge responds to, so the two must be designed to work together. Before wiring, confirm the sender type and its resistance range for your tank, and check that the gauge’s needle travel suits that sender.
Fuel system work also reveals wear. A gauge that stays on full or empty, or moves only at one end of its travel, often points to a worn sender float arm, a poor ground or a corroded connector. Clean and test the connections before replacing the gauge, and look for chafing where the tank wiring passes near moving parts.
- Test the sender circuit with a meter before removing the gauge
- Keep the wiring routed away from heat and moving parts
- Use dielectric grease on connectors to limit corrosion
Specifications
| Brand | Crown Automotive |
|---|---|
| Part number | 56004879 |
| Gauge type | Fuel level |
| Mounting | Indash |
| Face color | Black |
| Units | Standard |
| Fuel use | Unleaded fuel only |
| Fitment listing | Direct Fit |
Vehicle fitment
It is a Direct Fit gauge, but specific model years, models and trims are not identified. Confirm fit for your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
A fuel level gauge reads the fuel sending unit in your tank, so confirm that your sender matches the gauge before wiring it.
What’s included
Check the package contents against your installation before starting.
