Fuel tank float / sending unit....
Posted: Sun, 04/19/2009 - 4:10am
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Fuel tank float / sending unit....
Switched out my stock fuel pump for a Walbro 255, remove / refit went fairly easily, especially with the help of the "how-to" on GTIR Modifiers Club. Problem is, I put it all back together, started up the car and my fuel gauge needle was buried past the empty mark, basically horizontal. Now I'm worried I damaged the float or sending unit in the tank. I've done some research but can't find any concrete explanation on any of the sites, so I thought I'd give you guys a try: anyone know what could be my problem? Keep in mind, it was fine before I made the pump switch, and I'm sure I have at least a quarter of a tank left....
Thanks for any feedback.
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All go, no show
it could be that complex but it could be as simple as a wire i say take it back apart and look at it again first
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You win the Grand Prize, ghost! I started taking everything apart with the ignition in the "On" position this morning, and started with wiggling/ pushing on the wire connections on the outside of the tank and lo and behold! Fuel gauge needle climbed back up to a quarter of a tank. Went and filled the tank and the needle climbed to full so everything's A-OK. Phew!
All go, no show
glad to help :D got to send out good karma and i have had to do a few gas tank jobs lol. keep your dream alive!
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The fuel guage needle on my gtir always registers the level, even with the key out & engine off. Normal?
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Mine does the same thing, so I think it is normal.
OK. Thanks i won't worry too much or at least know there's company lol , but now i'm still confused a bit: Usually i expected to have to turn the key to 'ON' like
GTIR DONE's car before seeing a level on the fuel guage needle.
Ours both are reading a level without the key?? Anyone know the reason for the difference?
I'll be installing a walbro pump soon too; thanks for tips and links.
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My car always has the needle in the right point, doesnt matter if its on or not..
My car always has the needle in the right point, doesnt matter if its on or not..