Fuel Gauge Recall for the US

vipor · 03-26-2010, 10:01 PM

I get like 50-60 miles after the gauge is empty if I take it easy on the throttle. I know I shouldn't push it that far, but yeah.

spearfish25 · 03-26-2010, 10:30 PM

Does anyone know how to troubleshoot the system? There are two fuel level gauges, the second listed as a sub level gauge. The main unit is under the passenger side shelf while the sub gauge is in the fuel tank on the driver side. Not sure which to go about fixing/replacing/adjusting. Also, do you think the 'last light doesn't illuminate' issue is just an adjustment to the floats rather than a gauge malfunction?

I may pull the shelves out and see what these fuel gauges look like myself. Seems easy enough.

ejrives · 03-26-2010, 10:54 PM

I've had the last dot on the gas gauge not light up before after filling up, that's all. I tapped on it and it lit up. perhaps that's the issue - bad connection? It's not done it again since I gave it a tap.

Hi-Step'n370Z · 03-28-2010, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ejrives

I've had the last dot on the gas gauge not light up before after filling up, that's all. I tapped on it and it lit up. perhaps that's the issue - bad connection? It's not done it again since I gave it a tap.

Was "just tap it" in the '09 Service Manual?

Snakes709 · 03-27-2010, 01:35 AM

I have to drive about 5-10km after filling up before that last dot shows up on my Z.

FuszNissan · 03-27-2010, 07:41 AM

The only thing really is the fuel sending unit, I don't believe there is a trouble shoot for it. You may try to have the dealer reset your ecu. But the recall is due to people running out of gas and showing a 1/4 or more gas on the gauge.

370Zsteve · 03-27-2010, 07:45 AM

My fuel gauge works perfectly.

spearfish25 · 03-27-2010, 06:35 PM

The fuel level sensor is a simple float. Now I don't know that the sensor is the issue...but I can bend a float (like a toilet). But, I'm reluctant to do it since a misadjustment can cause bigger problems rather than fix'em. If it continues, I'll have to relegate the car to the dealer or just use a plumb line to judge my fuel tank level

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ChrisSlicks · 04-08-2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

The only thing really is the fuel sending unit, I don't believe there is a trouble shoot for it. You may try to have the dealer reset your ecu. But the recall is due to people running out of gas and showing a 1/4 or more gas on the gauge.

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

The fuel level sensor is a simple float. Now I don't know that the sensor is the issue...but I can bend a float (like a toilet). But, I'm reluctant to do it since a misadjustment can cause bigger problems rather than fix'em. If it continues, I'll have to relegate the car to the dealer or just use a plumb line to judge my fuel tank level

.

It happened on my G35 back in 2008, gauge showed 1/4 tank but engine started spluttering and I realized I was out of fuel when the trip computer showed I had done almost 500 miles. They said the float arm was bent causing it to get stuck in that position.

XwChriswX · 04-08-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

It happened on my G35 back in 2008, gauge showed 1/4 tank but engine started spluttering and I realized I was out of fuel when the trip computer showed I had done almost 500 miles. They said the float arm was bent causing it to get stuck in that position.

How does a float arm get bent in the tank, unless your putting rocks in there?? Unless it was installed like that?

ChrisSlicks · 04-08-2010, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

How does a float arm get bent in the tank, unless your putting rocks in there?? Unless it was installed like that?

I noticed it was broken shortly after a long day of auto-x testing. I guess with a low fuel load that the arm is more free and could bend itself with its own weight given enough lateral loading.

XwChriswX · 04-08-2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

I noticed it was broken shortly after a long day of auto-x testing. I guess with a low fuel load that the arm is more free and could bend itself with its own weight given enough lateral loading.

You must of been pullin some serious lateral G's. LoL

Wonder what metal its made of, and if they should go with something a tad bit heavier to maintain strength?

Footloose301 · 09-06-2013, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

I noticed it was broken shortly after a long day of auto-x testing. I guess with a low fuel load that the arm is more free and could bend itself with its own weight given enough lateral loading.

I've always had issues with the last dot not lighting up but now I filled up and it's showing one for less than 3/4 of a tank

ZForce · 03-28-2010, 12:27 AM

No issues here.

Mine is dead on when the tank is full, the last led is luminated. And I make it a rule to never let the tank get down less than 1/4...so I could not tell if the lower end of the guage is having issues.

LateralG'z · 03-28-2010, 05:59 AM

no fuel gauge problems here

03-26-2010, 10:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
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03-26-2010, 10:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1858	Does anyone know how to troubleshoot the system? There are two fuel level gauges, the second listed as a sub level gauge. The main unit is under the passenger side shelf while the sub gauge is in the fuel tank on the driver side. Not sure which to go about fixing/replacing/adjusting. Also, do you think the 'last light doesn't illuminate' issue is just an adjustment to the floats rather than a gauge malfunction? I may pull the shelves out and see what these fuel gauges look like myself. Seems easy enough. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

03-26-2010, 10:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
ejrives A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,449 Drives: 09-6MT-T/S/N Rep Power: 20	I've had the last dot on the gas gauge not light up before after filling up, that's all. I tapped on it and it lit up. perhaps that's the issue - bad connection? It's not done it again since I gave it a tap. __________________ "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." Stillen G3 CAI \|\| 35% tints \|\| FI CBE coming soon...

03-27-2010, 01:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
Snakes709 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 Evo-X GSR Rep Power: 20	I have to drive about 5-10km after filling up before that last dot shows up on my Z. __________________ 2011 Evo-GSR AMS 2.4 stroker/ bore, FP Black build in progress. Sponsor: DSG Performance

03-27-2010, 07:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 544	The only thing really is the fuel sending unit, I don't believe there is a trouble shoot for it. You may try to have the dealer reset your ecu. But the recall is due to people running out of gas and showing a 1/4 or more gas on the gauge. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

03-27-2010, 07:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 44	My fuel gauge works perfectly. __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

03-27-2010, 06:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1858	The fuel level sensor is a simple float. Now I don't know that the sensor is the issue...but I can bend a float (like a toilet). But, I'm reluctant to do it since a misadjustment can cause bigger problems rather than fix'em. If it continues, I'll have to relegate the car to the dealer or just use a plumb line to judge my fuel tank level . __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

03-28-2010, 12:27 AM	#14 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 23	No issues here. Mine is dead on when the tank is full, the last led is luminated. And I make it a rule to never let the tank get down less than 1/4...so I could not tell if the lower end of the guage is having issues.

03-28-2010, 05:59 AM	#15 (permalink)
LateralG'z Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 876 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 18	no fuel gauge problems here __________________ 2010 Mag Black, 6MT,

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