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rob turbo 14-07-2008 19:46

fuel gauge
 
having problems with it giving me crazy readings.! when full to the brim, it shows only 2/3 of the way on the car gauge... now it seems to be getting worse, not sure whats in now.!

basicly shows less than whats in, sometimes.. if that makes sense.

any fix ideas please

cheers

old-and-rusty 14-07-2008 21:56

If it`s getting worse, you could have a hole in the float in your tank. So it`s filling up with petrol, falling lower in the tank and giving you a lower reading.

Regards,
Ian.

30psi 14-07-2008 22:47

Pull the pump out and test the gauge whilst moving the float.

Dazmans12 08-08-2008 12:49

Fuel Guage mis read
 
Hi
First check the earth wires round the top of the pump housing. I had a simular problem a while ago, turned out to be back earth contact.
Daz

silviagod 08-08-2008 14:58

my wife's Silvia only goes up to 2/3rds. I checked the float and the earth wires. I think there may be a spot of corrosion on the feed wire but where I don't know. it is on the list for repair but has been for a while. I will get round to it eventually. I tried manually lifting the float right to the top and it still wouldn't go further than 2/3rds. I could try providing a new earth wire first to make sure that is not the problem as there has been a lot of Hammerite slapped round there in the past.

kennyboy 09-08-2008 10:09

Fuel Gauge
 
Mine only goes to 2/3rds full even when it full to the top which is'nt often, my mk1 did the same, tried the earth on mine made no difference:confused: :confused:


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