Fuel Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 Help please.. My fuel gauge seems to have stopped registering, what could be the likely problem..?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobH Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 Welcome to the forum "F" - do you have a name we can use, it is a bit friendlier that way? If the problem also affects the temperature gauge as well as the fuel gauge it is possible the instrument voltage stabiliser has ceased to function. If it is only the fuel gauge then possibly it has a bad power connection or the tank sender or the wiring to it is at fault. Can you give more information as to the model of car (4 or 4A) and the symptoms of the fault? What does the gauge show and does the needle move at all? What happens to the gauge when you turn the ignition on and off? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 (edited) Floater sunken? Ciao, Marco Edited July 18, 2021 by Z320 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 13 hours ago, Z320 said: Floater sunken? Ciao, Marco I too have that trouble. Too little fibre in my diet Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fuel Posted July 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 13 hours ago, RobH said: Welcome to the forum "F" - do you have a name we can use, it is a bit friendlier that way? If the problem also affects the temperature gauge as well as the fuel gauge it is possible the instrument voltage stabiliser has ceased to function. If it is only the fuel gauge then possibly it has a bad power connection or the tank sender or the wiring to it is at fault. Can you give more information as to the model of car (4 or 4A) and the symptoms of the fault? What does the gauge show and does the needle move at all? What happens to the gauge when you turn the ignition on and off? Yeh sorry name is Terry, I've not been for a run yet to see what temperature gauge does , I move it out off garage and noticed the fuel was reading nothing right needle right back at empty, I would never of let it get that low. Will try you suggestions see what it might be and report back Tganks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lo100469 Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 Hi Terry, you probably know that, but make sure you disconnect the battery before checking any connection behind the dashboard. A lose cable can give a short cut.... Cheers, Laurent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 5 hours ago, RogerH said: I too have that trouble. Too little fibre in my diet Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TorontoTim Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 It can also be the connection at the fuse box. Often the fuses and their holders need a little clean. Check indicators or brake lights. If they are out too, check the fuse and clean its ends. Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris59 Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 23 hours ago, RogerH said: I too have that trouble. Too little fibre in my diet Roger Now I know why I'm back on this forum, Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john.r.davies Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 Check the circuit to the fuel sensor by shorting the wire at the sensor to earth. The gauge should head straight for 'Full'! You need an assistant as the short should not be held for more than a second or two! Check the coolant sensor the same way. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Chris59 said: Now I know why I'm back on this forum, Roger Hi Chris, glad to have you back and that my sideways look at life is not wasted Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fuel Posted July 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 Thanks everyone,even the witty ones ....I will try all suggestions when I have time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel C Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 On 7/19/2021 at 11:19 AM, RogerH said: I too have that trouble. Too little fibre in my diet Roger no ****....literally Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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