sheppy Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 yea so as above really, the fuel light flashes on most gear changes, any ideas as to the cause and ways to fix?? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diesel_jim Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 sounds like the float on the end of the arm in the tank has a hole in it. the float sits on the "top" of the level of fuel, when you drive around obviously the fuel splashes around and the float will bob up and down (on the end of the arm) the guage itself is damped (if you've got a decent level of fuel, watch the guage when you turn the ignition off...it takes a few seconds to drop down), but the light (unless it's a Td5, you don't mention) isn't dampened, so i'd suspect the float. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 either as above or the wiper section within the tank unit is worn & giving spurious signals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheppy Posted March 2, 2008 Author Share Posted March 2, 2008 ok thanks for the help guys, will check it out when i replace the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacks906 Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 when does it do it when its gettin low on fuel? there should be a resistor that should stop the fluctuation signals being recived to the gauge an light mine did it but the bulbs buggered now so nothin worry about dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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