Marts

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Ever since i have owned my turbo it's never given a true reading on the fuel gauge, unless its totally full that is lol I know when its nearing empty when it goes back up to 1/4 again... lol, ots wierd to explain, but thats how i've go used to it all these years!!

So... how easy is it to sort this once and for all? Is it a simple case of just swapping a sender unit, or would a new tank be needed?

Any info would be appreciated, including costs or links...anything

orionmojo

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well mine used to miss read, so i filled it up to the neck, replaced the needle at the top and waited.

4 days later it started to splutter and cough, but the needle was just under half. so i dunno, i just left it after that. as long as i know what its at its ok. i mean its a turbo, theres ALWAYS a can of unleaded in the boot.

Marts

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I think I'm after a more secure cure

I used to control it by the mile counter, but since running the engine in, ive kinda lost count

Karlos G

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Mine was the same, had to change the clocks (spose you could just change the fuel gauge but I went white dial anyway).

Marts

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so its not the sender unit/float in the tank thats causing this? The gauge moves freely... like full tank when going round a roundabout lol... So the gauge is just buggered?

Karlos G

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Thats what it was on mine.

Marts

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hmmm, maybe another excuse to buy a new 52mm gauge then

Marts

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I got a replacement instrument gauge coming, so will see if that cures it.

Is it possible to remove Lockwood dials and then re-use them again? Hope so, otherwise gonna look a bit weird!

anvini

Hi

My fuel gauge is crazy since last two weeks.
At first start the needle go to top full possition on gauge like if I were running with tank full of petrol and after some running arround the city the needle goes to the real measurement possition.............
I think will be the plug of gauge on dash but not sure, I will clean it and see what happend...
Maybe sender unit/float in the tank thats causing this?

Sorry for my english mates!!

actionfighter

same with mine, i think its a problem in the tank

Marts

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Always best to try the cheapest option first... So a fiver for the gauge compared to Ł30+ plus labour for the sender.... I'll let ya know how I get on

anvini

Yeah mate!!

The best option is to try the cheapest first.............
Check wires and gauge to see If you could fix the problem.........

CheeRS

JesseT

I common culprit is the tank's earthing to the chassis. I htink it's only grounded with one screw and when that rusts, strange things start to happen.

Marts

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I'll have a look for that too then, cheers.

Antti O

I have to check that earth point.
I have problems with fuel gauge too, when tank is full it works perfectly. But when i have only 50% gas left and i drive in corner the needle goes down and raises later when i drive straight..

Marts

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Thats what i get too. When i have a full tank, the needle works as it should, but the minute i go under half a tank, the gauge does what it likes and doesnt give a true reading. When i have a quarter of a tank, the needle is right at the bottom, but when im on empty, the needle sits at 1/4 tank.... Its a very weird one to call! All i know is that when the needle sits at 1/4 and doesnt move, its time to refuel