Fuel Gauge

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by David Hearn, Apr 26, 2007.

  1. David Hearn

    David Hearn Guest

    How about working out the mileage you get out of a tank, knocking a bit
    off for safety, and then just filling up when you get to that figure?

    D
     
    David Hearn, Apr 26, 2007
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  2. Hi i have an L reg saloon 405 and my petrol gauge is not working it keeps
    showing half a tank when there is only 15 quids worth, and the only way i
    know when to fill up is when the orange warning light comes on. even when the
    light comes on, the gauge shows quarter or more in tank, but i know from
    breaking down that thats not the case and to trust the orange light!! does
    anyone know how much it would be to repair this or can i do something myself
    to fix it...which would be even cheaper.

    any ideas greatly appreciated
     
    lee405 via CarKB.com, Apr 27, 2007
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  3. It's usually at the sender (tank) end.
     
    Harry The Geezer, Apr 27, 2007
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  4. David Hearn

    Brian Guest

    Hi i have an L reg saloon 405 and my petrol gauge is not working it keeps
    The problem is almost certainly the sender in the tank. Under the back seat
    you will see a big round plastic bung in the floor. Under that is the top of
    the tank, and the sender unit. You can take it out and either clean it, or
    replace it. Not a difficult job.
    I think it is a float on an arm, and this may just have stuck, so freeing it
    off might be all that is required.
     
    Brian, Apr 28, 2007
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  5. David Hearn

    Chrs Guest

    like some one said its the unit in the tank, very easy todo. but dont
    spill any fuel onto the seats or carpet,or your know about it .
     
    Chrs, Apr 28, 2007
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  6. Thanks i'll have a look under the seat to be honest did not even know the
    back seats moved as i could not get into my boot one day tried to move the
    seats but could not move them had to put my hand through gap behind arm rest!
    bearing in mind i am a female is there anything i should watch out for whilst
    doing this?


     
    lee405 via CarKB.com, Apr 30, 2007
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  7. David Hearn

    Brian Guest

    If you put your hand down the back of the seat base, and pull it up, the
    whole thing will pivot forwards, then lift out.
    Just don't open the top of the tank if you have just filled up with fuel,
    wait till it is at least half empty.
    I think the sender unit is held into the tank by a ring which you have to
    turn. This might be stiff, and need some help with a hammer or similar, try
    to knock it anticlockwise.

    Good luck, but I'm sure you will cope.
     
    Brian, Apr 30, 2007
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  8. thats great thanks so much will let you know how it goes...if i don't blow me
    and the car up lol...
     
    lee405 via CarKB.com, Apr 30, 2007
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