Dorman 285-5214 Fuel Tank Sending Unit

Dorman 285-5214 Fuel Tank Sending Unit

Dorman 285-5214 is a fuel tank sending unit built to match the fit and function of the original unit on specified applications. It uses quality materials for dependable fuel level signal performance and long-term durability in the tank assembly.

For drivers searching for a fuel tank sending unit for Honda Civic or similar vehicle applications, this OE-style replacement is designed around the original electrical and mechanical layout. The Dorman 285-5214 fuel tank sending unit includes a gasket and uses a blade/female connector style for direct replacement service.

Key Features

• OE-style fuel tank sending unit for specified applications
• Fuel pump included in the assembly
• 2-wire design with black and blue wire colors
• Blade terminal type with a single oval female connector
• Resistance range: 246 ohms empty and 30 ohms full
• Gasket or seal included for tank installation
• Black connector color and 18-gauge wiring
• Part number 285-5214 for catalog and service reference

Detailed Description

This fuel tank sending unit is engineered to replicate the original unit’s fit and function on listed applications, helping restore accurate fuel level reporting from the tank to the gauge system. It features a 14-inch length, a 2.7-inch outside diameter, a 1.554-inch tank seal outside diameter, and a connector layout built around a black oval female plug with blade terminals. The unit also includes two vents and a gasket/seal, while omitting a lock ring, wiring harness, and strainer.

For technicians and owners working on fuel system service, Dorman 285-5214 provides a direct replacement path for vehicles that use this sender configuration. If you are sourcing a fuel tank sending unit for Honda Civic or other listed make/model applications, this part number 285-5214 is intended to restore the fuel level signal at the tank assembly without changing the original system design.

This part cross-references 6600939462 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Inaccurate fuel gauge readings
• Fuel level readings that stay on empty or full
• Intermittent sender signal from worn internal components
• Fuel gauge fluctuation caused by sender wear
• Tank service issues where the original sender no longer reports correctly

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify connector style, resistance range, and tank seal dimensions before installation. This unit uses a blade/female connector and includes a gasket or seal, but does not include a wiring harness, strainer, or lock ring. Confirm the vehicle’s original fuel tank sending unit configuration and compare the connector, wire count, and mounting dimensions to the removed part before assembly.

For Honda Civic fuel tank sending unit replacement work, match the original electrical connection and tank opening dimensions to ensure proper fitment. Part number 285-5214 should be checked against the vehicle’s existing sender before installation.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this fuel tank sending unit to match original equipment fit and function on specified applications. Built from quality materials, the assembly is intended to deliver reliable performance and durability in fuel system service.