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Neshol |
posted on 15th Aug 03 at 23:33 |
quote: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/fuel-gauge.htm :thumbs: | |
jm960326 |
posted on 15th Aug 03 at 22:32 |
This is true, check the wiring and everything, dont think they are expensive to fix though. | |
Ian |
posted on 15th Aug 03 at 17:14 |
Might have just worn out? | |
s20 gee |
posted on 15th Aug 03 at 14:59 |
in what way could that sensor b damaged though? | |
robcorsa! |
posted on 15th Aug 03 at 14:54 |
Just out of interest, what colour wire is the link at the back of the speedo? | |
jm960326 |
posted on 15th Aug 03 at 14:53 |
dont think its a float, more like a resistive switch if it works like some other water level monitors. | |
s20 gee |
posted on 15th Aug 03 at 14:43 |
this maybe a stupid question but how does the car nop how much fuel its got i no it has a sensor but how does it work? is there like a float of sum sort in the fuel tank? | |
Gambit |
posted on 15th Aug 03 at 14:42 |
no it wont involve taking the tank out!! | |
MikeH |
posted on 15th Aug 03 at 14:40 |
Doesn't sound like it. | |
s20 gee |
posted on 15th Aug 03 at 14:39 |
wont it involve takin the fuel tank off though? | |
MikeH |
posted on 15th Aug 03 at 14:37 |
Haynes manual says something along the lines of. | |
s20 gee |
posted on 15th Aug 03 at 14:33 |
thats exactly what i did mike i measure how much fuel iv got through how many miles iv done reset the speedo thingy every time i fill up its well blaggin!! | |
Gambit |
posted on 15th Aug 03 at 14:31 |
earth the wiring on the sender in the fuel tank, if they needle moves then it the fuel sensor | |
MikeH |
posted on 15th Aug 03 at 14:28 |
Could just fill your tank up and count the miles..... so you don't run out | |
s20 gee |
posted on 15th Aug 03 at 14:24 |
got exactly the same problem on mine m8 n i dunno whats wrong with it think it is the sensor n i think its a pretty expensive job | |
cdcool1 |
posted on 15th Aug 03 at 14:11 |
other than checking wiring at back of your instrument panel, i'd say your fuel sensor is fooked. not sure about checking the fuel sensor, never had a problem with it on my old corsa | |
robcorsa! |
posted on 15th Aug 03 at 14:10 |
Thought as much, but fuel light is on, checked behind the dash, took the dials out have a look behind there, all looks well. Where abouts around the fuel tank, under the car?? | |
MikeH |
posted on 15th Aug 03 at 14:08 |
Brobably a loose wire for the sensor. | |
robcorsa! |
posted on 15th Aug 03 at 14:06 |
My fuel gauge has gone from full to reading empty with the warning light on. Car is full of fuel as I filled it up an hour ago. |