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Fuel gauge problem by Fille


Fille
I just filled the car up to the brim but the gauge only climbs to 3/4.
This is the first time it has done so. The tank was quite empty, but not dry - I got 57,5 litres in it.

With the onboard diagnostics section 6.0 it says __0363 and I also get the 1_6.2 display, which, according to the sources I have, should eman that both floats work.

Anyone had this problem? Will I have to dig into the tank and change the floats?
2001 Rover 75 Tourer Connoisseur A - 1990 Citroën XM - 2005 Citroën C3 - 1973 Morris Marina 1,3 Coupé - 1973 Morris Marina 1,8 TC Coupé - 1986 Honda Civic (Rover 216 ;))

Posted 04 Mar 2011, 17:45 #1 

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Duncan
Not one I've heard of before.

The senders are in series, so to get a reading both are working, but sounds like not properly. I did have a problem once where the car had been off the road for months for surgery, and the gauge read empty even though it was 3/4 full. Banged the tank a few times and it's been OK since.

Might be worth checking there's no damp in the connectors. Under the back seat and lift the cover panels.
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Posted 04 Mar 2011, 19:31 #2 

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kandyman
I had a problem a few months back when my car spent a full day up on jacks, on the way home the gauge was showing 1/4 of a tank and I ran out of petrol.
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Posted 04 Mar 2011, 20:20 #3 

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Mick
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Mine has done this once or twice. Sorted itself out on next fill.

Posted 05 Mar 2011, 00:56 #4 


Fille
OK, I hope it will do like my old Citroën and fix itself ;)
2001 Rover 75 Tourer Connoisseur A - 1990 Citroën XM - 2005 Citroën C3 - 1973 Morris Marina 1,3 Coupé - 1973 Morris Marina 1,8 TC Coupé - 1986 Honda Civic (Rover 216 ;))

Posted 05 Mar 2011, 11:19 #5 

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Bermudan 75
I drove my good ladies 09 reg Corsa the other day and put some fuel in, the gauge still read the same level and then corrected itself after a short distance.

It would therefore seem to be a minor little old nuisance that can strike any car no matter what make or age.

:cheers:

Mike
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Posted 05 Mar 2011, 12:11 #6 


Fille
I can report that the gauge now reads correct after the car was left standing for two days.
2001 Rover 75 Tourer Connoisseur A - 1990 Citroën XM - 2005 Citroën C3 - 1973 Morris Marina 1,3 Coupé - 1973 Morris Marina 1,8 TC Coupé - 1986 Honda Civic (Rover 216 ;))

Posted 07 Mar 2011, 11:30 #7 

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JohnDotCom
Glad all now sorted.
John

"My lovely car now sold onto a very happy new owner.
I still love this marque and I will still be around, preferred selling to breaking, as a great runner and performer"

Posted 07 Mar 2011, 20:08 #8 

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Mick
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Fille wrote:I can report that the gauge now reads correct after the car was left standing for two days.



Poor old thing needed a rest................... I know exactly how it feels. :)

Posted 07 Mar 2011, 20:14 #9 


revor
thats what I like, self repairing cars! peter :D

Posted 18 Mar 2011, 01:22 #10 

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