Fuel Gauge Circuit Malfunction
2021-2021 Chrysler 300 6.4L V8 SRT
The 2021 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a 6.4L V8 engine. Below you'll find detailed b0403 diagnostic code information including labor time estimates, cost ranges, and technician notes specific to this engine configuration.
Description
The fuel gauge is not displaying correctly or is stuck at one position.
Symptoms
- Fuel gauge stuck on empty
- Fuel gauge stuck on full
- Fuel gauge reads erratically
- Low fuel warning inaccurate
Common Causes
- Faulty fuel level sending unit
- Instrument cluster gauge failure
- Wiring damage between tank and cluster
- Corroded fuel sender connector
- Float stuck in tank
Diagnostic Steps
- Check fuel sender resistance with scan tool
- Test gauge with simulated sender resistance
- Inspect fuel sender connector
- Test gauge stepper motor
- Check ground circuit
Repair Notes
Replace fuel level sending unit in tank or instrument cluster gauge. Check sender connector for corrosion.
Related Codes
Other Body Codes
- B0001Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0002Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0003Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0004Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0005Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0006Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0007Rear Left Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0008Rear Right Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0009Rear Center Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0010Driver Side Airbag Deployment
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Common Questions
What does code B0403 mean on a 2021-2021 Chrysler 300?
B0403 stands for "Fuel Gauge Circuit Malfunction". The fuel gauge is not displaying correctly or is stuck at one position.
What are the symptoms of B0403 on a Chrysler 300?
Common symptoms of B0403 include: Fuel gauge stuck on empty, Fuel gauge stuck on full, Fuel gauge reads erratically, Low fuel warning inaccurate.
What causes B0403 on a 2021-2021 Chrysler 300?
Common causes of B0403 include: Faulty fuel level sending unit, Instrument cluster gauge failure, Wiring damage between tank and cluster, Corroded fuel sender connector, Float stuck in tank.
Last updated: March 2026