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30-06-2009, 08:58 PM | #1 | ||
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fuel guage not working. just filled the tank up
once i turn the key to acc fuel gauge shows full. and then crank the engine over it goes back to empty. also the trip computer is quickly counting down as im driving. Anyone had similar probs? cheers Damo
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30-06-2009, 09:33 PM | #2 | ||
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just happen once?
try driving along, turn it off and turn it back on, tell us what happens.
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30-06-2009, 11:30 PM | #3 | ||
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I had the same prob in my old xr6 was fuel sender
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01-07-2009, 06:18 PM | #5 | ||
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Sounds like a faulty Fuel sender in the tank, and while your in there, do the pump as well if it's done a few km's.
There was a Ford tech Bulletin about the problem. |
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02-07-2009, 02:03 PM | #6 | ||
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mine had the samish problem. would read full then after a few secs drop to zero. took it to ford and they fixed it. think it was a relay type(had lots, 5 or so connections) plug under the dash near the steering arm/colum. noticed it was unpluged when i took it in and now it's plugged and got zippy ties to keep it together
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04-07-2009, 08:59 PM | #7 | ||
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fuel sender it is! mechanic says $300 to replace.
works fine somedays and then jump in kick it over and saying no fuel dodgy for me cause havent even used a tank of fuel in my ute yet. not sure of the economy. haha oh well thx for everyones help
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04-07-2009, 09:38 PM | #8 | ||
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could also be a dodgy wire. i'm having the same problem in my patrol ute at the moment. wiggle the plug and it's ok for a while, then goes to crap again...worth a try i guess..
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04-07-2009, 09:56 PM | #9 | ||
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Cost me around $300 including a new fuel pump and sender.
It's a pain of a job as either you take the fuel tank out from below. or you take the tray liner out and get it from the top ! |
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05-07-2009, 06:07 PM | #10 | ||
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Atm fuel gauge and pump are working. sometimes it plays up.
$300 for pump and sender gee thats good . u do the job yourself for that price? i was quoted $300 for just the sender. thats coming in from under tub. gotta lower the diff take off exhaust and lower the tank. see how i go may leave it for a while yet
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05-07-2009, 07:04 PM | #11 | ||
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It would be FAR easier to remove the tub liner and go in from the top.
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06-07-2009, 06:19 PM | #12 | ||
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might have to give it a go myself
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