Dodgy Fuel Gauge
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Hi all.
Went out for a proper drive today and thought I should put some petrol in. Gauge went up to 3/4 then after a while dropped to a 1/4 then empty basically it’s all over the place. I had the sender out a few weeks ago as I didn’t think it was right but after testing it out it seemed ok so put it back. Does this look like a new sender is needed. All my other gauges are working as they should.
Rob.
Went out for a proper drive today and thought I should put some petrol in. Gauge went up to 3/4 then after a while dropped to a 1/4 then empty basically it’s all over the place. I had the sender out a few weeks ago as I didn’t think it was right but after testing it out it seemed ok so put it back. Does this look like a new sender is needed. All my other gauges are working as they should.
Rob.
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In your position I would run the fuel down low and remove the sender, Then ask a friend to move the sender arm, ignition on, and see what the gauge does. FWIW, my money is on a duff sender. Also test that the low fuel light is working properly at the same time. mark the wires where they go, it is easy to forget!
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In your position I would run the fuel down low and remove the sender, Then ask a friend to move the sender arm, ignition on, and see what the gauge does. FWIW, my money is on a duff sender. Also test that the low fuel light is working properly at the same time. mark the wires where they go, it is easy to forget!
I have had the sender out and tested like you said and it seemed fine. I cleaned up the contacts etc and put it back thinking it was sorted. Anyway I have just ordered a new sender and will see what happens when I fit it.
Cheers Rob.
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https://www.britishparts.co.uk/class...nk-sender-p153
Cheers Rob.
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Hi all.
Just been out in the car to Halfords as they have a 20% off deal on Meguiars so I topped up my detailing supplies. Anyway fuel gauge is now working fine and reading steady with the new sender fitted so a faulty sender was the problem.
Cheers Rob.
PS better go and get the DA Polisher out 😀
Just been out in the car to Halfords as they have a 20% off deal on Meguiars so I topped up my detailing supplies. Anyway fuel gauge is now working fine and reading steady with the new sender fitted so a faulty sender was the problem.
Cheers Rob.
PS better go and get the DA Polisher out 😀
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