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Crown Automotive Fuel Sending Unit – 5003861AA

Crown Automotive

  • Crown Automotive fuel sending unit, part number 5003861AA
  • Includes pump, sending unit and filter
  • For 2.5L 4-cylinder and 4.0L 6-cylinder engines
  • Fits 1991–1995 Jeep Wrangler (YJ)
  • UPC 848399031287

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Description

Overview

The Crown Automotive 5003861AA is a fuel sending unit package that includes a pump, sending unit and filter. It fits the 1991–1995 Jeep Wrangler (YJ), and it is made for the 2.5L 4-cylinder and 4.0L 6-cylinder engines.

The sending unit reports fuel level from inside the tank to the fuel gauge, so the engine and Wrangler year need to match before ordering.

Key features

  • Includes pump, sending unit and filter
  • Named for 2.5L 4-cylinder and 4.0L 6-cylinder engines
  • It fits 1991–1995 Jeep Wrangler (YJ) in Base, Islander, Renegade, Rio Grande, S, SE and Sahara trims.
  • Crown Automotive part number 5003861AA

Fuel level sender basics

The sending unit is the float-and-arm assembly that reads fuel level and sends a signal to the dash gauge. Its arm can wear, the float can crack and the contacts can corrode, so a faulty unit often shows up as a gauge that reads empty too early, reads full or does not move. Testing the gauge circuit before replacing the sender avoids unneeded work.

A pump and filter assembly is commonly replaced at the same time as the sender, because both sit in the tank opening and are reached by the same access work. While the unit is out, inspect the tank for sediment and debris, and check the fuel lines and seal surfaces for wear.

Fuel system work carries fire risk. Relieve fuel pressure, disconnect the battery and work in a ventilated area away from sparks. Keep the tank opening clean so dirt does not fall into the tank during fitting.

  • Test the gauge circuit before replacing the sender
  • Inspect the tank for sediment
  • Replace the strainer or filter with the pump
  • Use a new tank seal on reassembly

Specifications

Brand Crown Automotive
Part number 5003861AA
UPC 848399031287
Included Pump, sending unit and filter
Engines 2.5L 4-cylinder and 4.0L 6-cylinder

Vehicle fitment

Fits the 1991–1995 Wrangler YJ in Base, Islander, Renegade, Rio Grande, S, SE and Sahara trims.

Other Wrangler years and Jeep models are outside this coverage. Match your vehicle’s year, model and trim before buying.

Installation notes

Confirm the engine is a 2.5L 4-cylinder or 4.0L 6-cylinder before fitting this pump and sending unit assembly.

What’s included

Pump, sending unit and filter.

SKU: CRO5003861AA Category:

Specification

Shipping weight 2.54 lbs
Package dimensions 15.30 × 7.30 × 6.50 in
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Fitment

VehicleYearsTrims
Jeep Wrangler (YJ)1991–1995Base, Islander, Renegade, Rio Grande, S, SE, Sahara

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Questions & Answers

Does the Crown 5003861AA include the pump and filter?

Yes. It includes the pump, sending unit and filter. Check the contents against your installation on arrival, including whether an o-ring or lock ring is part of your unit.

Which engines is part 5003861AA for?

It is named for the 2.5L 4-cylinder engine and the 4.0L 6-cylinder engine. Confirm that your Jeep has one of these engines before ordering.

Which Jeep is this sending unit for?

It is for the 1991–1995 Jeep Wrangler (YJ) in Base, Islander, Renegade, Rio Grande, S, SE and Sahara trims. Other Jeep models and years are outside this coverage, so match your year and trim before buying.

What is the UPC for part 5003861AA?

The UPC is 848399031287 and the part number is 5003861AA. The brand is Crown Automotive, and the product is a fuel sending unit package with pump and filter for Jeep Wrangler YJ fuel tanks.

How can I tell whether the fuel sending unit is failing?

A failing sender often causes a gauge that stays on empty, reads full at odd times or swings while driving. Test the gauge circuit and wiring before replacing the unit, since a wiring fault can look like a bad sender.

Should the pump and filter be replaced at the same time?

Often, yes. Both are reached through the tank opening, so replacing them together saves labor, and a fresh filter reduces the chance of debris reaching the new pump. Check the tank for sediment before reassembly.