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devondave Member Since: 06 Dec 2010 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 224 |
Sounds like a connecter to the fuel tank has been disturbed. |
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7th Mar 2015 9:07 am |
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Jaydred Member Since: 06 Mar 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 3 |
Thanks Dave,
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7th Mar 2015 9:57 am |
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Jaydred Member Since: 06 Mar 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 3 |
Just an update. Brimmed it and gauge has jumped back into life but only shows 3/4 full. |
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7th Mar 2015 2:18 pm |
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Stevie5tapes Member Since: 10 Jun 2012 Location: Brighouse, YORKSHIRE Posts: 1370 |
I had problems last year with my fuel gauge. There is a software update that fixes the issues sometimes but not all the times. The software update is to stop errors in the software of the instrument cluster. The software update didn't work on my car.
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8th Mar 2015 9:32 pm |
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Steve D Member Since: 19 Jan 2013 Location: Essexshire Posts: 4108 |
I've started having most of the problems mentioned in this thread - sudden dropping of gauge, light coming on, then working normally, showing just over half a tank when just been filled - switch off and switch on and that clears fault - sometimes!
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22nd Jul 2015 7:34 am |
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Stevie5tapes Member Since: 10 Jun 2012 Location: Brighouse, YORKSHIRE Posts: 1370 |
When I had my issue fixed the mechanic took out the tank to get to the senders, I don't know if you can cut a patch under the seat to gain access. The mechanic showed me the connectors he used to rewire the senders, they just looked like cheap electrical crimp type connectors, he said they were resistant to diesel. I know on the bill that total price for parts was 20 quid. As for wiring loom I think he just made one up on the spot, I don't think there was anything special about it. Black MY2013 SD4 GS Auto, Wood Company Armrest, Freel2 sticker.
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22nd Jul 2015 9:30 am |
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ad210358 Member Since: 12 Oct 2008 Location: Here and There Posts: 7464 |
You can access the Sender Unit on the Offside, should be under the Offside Rear Passenger Seat, large Rubber grommet, think it's been said you can undo it but won't be able to remove it. p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior |
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22nd Jul 2015 3:02 pm |
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Carly bear Member Since: 09 Feb 2016 Location: Bradford Posts: 6 |
Just had mine fixed today at 4x4 adventure Leeds 280 pounds tank out 2 wires in the tank had to be rejoined together same price as it would be for just one of the sender units so was quite relieved |
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9th Feb 2016 8:02 pm |
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diverwally Member Since: 10 Feb 2016 Location: Farnham Posts: 18 |
Well it seems like I have joined the club of intermittent zero fuel gauge reading. I have read with interest about the development and possible cause of this problem. It appears that it has been narrowed down to a faulty connector on the fuel pump inside the tank. This particular thread has been of great help but for the average Joe like myself to feel confident about tackling the issue, ( did my rear diff in Nov so happy to have a go) a few more details would be greatly appreciated.
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11th Feb 2016 11:25 am |
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Carly bear Member Since: 09 Feb 2016 Location: Bradford Posts: 6 |
Hi when I picked my car up from the garage he told me there was a bulletin on this problem and it's to do with the black connector that you have mentioned he had cut the wires and recrimepd new ones in place I'm sorry I didn't get the old wiring back off them I could of taken a photo but I bet if you rang Chris up at 4x4 adventure Leeds he would tell you the two wires to cut and crimp |
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11th Feb 2016 12:51 pm |
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diverwally Member Since: 10 Feb 2016 Location: Farnham Posts: 18 |
Thanks Carley bear. I shall give Chris a ring. When I find out what is required and complete the job, I will post some pictures to help others. There is another thread going on the same subject and I think it was andy131 that gave a temporary fix using 150ohm resisters to fool the computer and not cut your engine. A great get you home fix. That seems to be the main worry with this fault is that you could get stranded with the car thinking it is out of fuel. 78p at maplins and at least I can get myself out of trouble. Still happy to take further comments on how easy and what is involved with the wiring fix. |
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11th Feb 2016 1:17 pm |
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Carly bear Member Since: 09 Feb 2016 Location: Bradford Posts: 6 |
That was my main worry first time it happened back in October I read the forum and saw the engine cutting out so joined the rac but never cut out on me and it only started doing the problem again 3 weeks ago and did it every morning on my way to work and then of course didn't do it going to the garage but when they plugged there computer in it came up with the problem in the tank thank god |
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11th Feb 2016 1:35 pm |
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Dick E Member Since: 03 Jan 2016 Location: Horsham Posts: 75 |
If you register on TOPiX and then pay for an hour you can access the document about the fuel tank sender units being re wired.
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11th Feb 2016 1:46 pm |
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Dick E Member Since: 03 Jan 2016 Location: Horsham Posts: 75 |
LTB00566v6 - Fuel Gauge Operation Not Accurate
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11th Feb 2016 2:09 pm |
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