Faulty fuel guage

[juzza0]

A few weeks ago I filled the car up as it was just below a quarter of a tank, even though i'd filled it up the fuel guage and trip computer were still registering the same as before, just below a quarter of a tank. So I drove home switched off and checked a few mins later but still no joy. The guage and computer went down to empty as normal over the next few days even though I knew there was still about 3/4 of a tank left. Since hitting the bottom they have stayed there. I've done a battery reset but that made no difference and done a factory dial sweep test to test the dial works ok too. So I assume it will be something to do with the pump?

Any ideas? Its a 2001 75 2.0 V6 conn se manual

[kaiser]

Teh guage is diffently rowng.;)


But I doubt it has anything to do with the pump.

I seem to remember that there are two sender units, one in each half tank. The tank is shaped like a saddle to clear the tunnel.

It could be a sticking float on one of these sender units, but this is only a guess. Some brisk movements or banging on the tank might relieve the situation?

[juzza0]

Will have a look at that, thanks. :}

[juzza0]

Can the sender unit be replaced on its own if its faulty or is it complete with the pump?

[juzza0]

Bump :shrug:

[FrenchMike]

Hi,

You could try to repair it ;see how it works :

20073

Mike

[juzza0]

Does anyone know if the sender unit can be replaced on its own?

[FrenchMike]

Does anyone know if the sender unit can be replaced on its own?

I don't think so but you can check the quality of contacts and resistor continuity and values:

5 ohms empty

166 ohms full

Mike

[juzza0]

I don't think so but you can check the quality of contacts and resistor continuity and values:

5 ohms empty

166 ohms full

Mike

Thanks Mike that's good to know :bowdown:

[FrenchMike]

Thanks Mike that's good to know :bowdown:

Sorry,i see you have a V6 so the values may be slightly different...

[juzza0]

No probs, but still good info to know :)

[juzza0]

Cars gone into the garage today so we'll see what happens :shrug: