Fuel Gauge Not Lighting All The Way UP

Jordo! · 11-22-2010, 06:10 PM

Weird -- so they are trying the cluster before the sender?

Mine intermitently works now... still haven't gone in to complain... probably will before end of next month.

Jamaica · 11-23-2010, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by fuct

mine does it sometimes too. just a weird glitch i guess.

happened today when i filled up

G Fo12ce · 11-24-2010, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

Weird -- so they are trying the cluster before the sender?

Mine intermitently works now... still haven't gone in to complain... probably will before end of next month.

Ya I thought so too. I had this issue with the M3 and it was the level sensors. I know the 350 has the same issue. I guess we'll see....

G Fo12ce · 12-11-2010, 04:18 PM

So they replaced the cluster and the problem actually got worse lol. Instead of 1 LED not lighting up after a re-fill 2 are not lighting. They are going to order the sending unit/level sensors. To make matters worse the silver trim around the multi-meter gauge on the brand new cluster has a small chip in it. I'm going to tell them it has to be replaced again...

Jordo! · 12-11-2010, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by G Fo12ce

So they replaced the cluster and the problem actually got worse lol. Instead of 1 LED not lighting up after a re-fill 2 are not lighting. They are going to order the sending unit/level sensors. To make matters worse the silver trim around the multi-meter gauge on the brand new cluster has a small chip in it. I'm going to tell them it has to be replaced again...

Yeesh

Not clear why, but after switching to Sunoco, problem is fixed for me. Fuel gauge works perfectly again

Confirmed after several fill ups now

My Z doesn't like Chevron??? Why?

Only other thing I can think of is that there's something screwy with the fuel temp sensor -- I could be mistaken, but I think the ECU actually takes note of that -- seem to recall that being one of the parameters that can be datalogged from the ECU.

spearfish25 · 12-13-2010, 04:08 PM

I had it happen after adding Techron to my tank. It took about 5 refills and then all the lights started working again. I'm convinced something with the additive pisses off the fuel level sensor.

shoopajae10 · 01-27-2011, 02:10 PM

My fuel level sensor has been acting really weird lately... it said I had 5 dots left.. and this morning I turn on the car and it says I need to fill up cause only 2 dots left. I drove it around town for about 15 minutes and shut down the car.... I turn it back on, now it says I have 4 dots left. WTFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF?!!

G force were you able to get this fixed?

Jordo! · 01-27-2011, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

I had it happen after adding Techron to my tank. It took about 5 refills and then all the lights started working again. I'm convinced something with the additive pisses off the fuel level sensor.

Yeah, agreed. SOmething about Techron screws up the sensor. Weird.

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Originally Posted by shoopajae10

My fuel level sensor has been acting really weird lately... it said I had 5 dots left.. and this morning I turn on the car and it says I need to fill up cause only 2 dots left. I drove it around town for about 15 minutes and shut down the car.... I turn it back on, now it says I have 4 dots left. WTFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF?!!

G force were you able to get this fixed?

Try a couple of tanks of Sunoco. Not exactly sure why, but have had no further problems since switching.

Jamaica · 01-27-2011, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

Yeah, agreed. SOmething about Techron screws up the sensor. Weird.

Try a couple of tanks of Sunoco. Not exactly sure why, but have had no further problems since switching.

chevron gas really? its been happening like five times already. Ima try costco gas.

SoCal 370Z · 01-27-2011, 07:52 PM

Interesting as our 370Z has only had Chevron since it was filled for us at the dealership. I've also added a bottle of Techron to the fuel as well—zero issues.

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Originally Posted by Jamaica@UAMotorsports

Ima try costco gas.

Are you kidding? What's in Costco's gas? Dead day laborers? No way in hell I would run Costco's gas.

Jamaica · 01-27-2011, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Interesting as our 370Z has only had Chevron since it was filled for us at the dealership. I've also added a bottle of Techron to the fuel as well—zero issues.

Are you kidding? What's in Costco's gas? Dead day laborers? No way in hell I would run Costco's gas.

ran it before it was koo

SoCal 370Z · 01-27-2011, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamaica@UAMotorsports

ran it before it was koo

You're braver than me!

Baer383 · 01-29-2011, 08:46 PM

Man you guys are back luck,I read this thread a few days ago and its happening to mine and I'm not even driving it now.

daisuke149 · 01-29-2011, 09:46 PM

hrmm dont think its really anything to do with the additives. Today I was filling up gas. Should have filled up about 16+, but it stopped at 15. Sometimes you guys may think you filled it up but whatever stops the pump from pumping triggers early.

I've actually been to a gas station where the pump would stop every 4 seconds.. after about 1 gallons I moved to another pump.

(thats my take on this)

rudi · 01-30-2011, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

hrmm dont think its really anything to do with the additives. Today I was filling up gas. Should have filled up about 16+, but it stopped at 15. Sometimes you guys may think you filled it up but whatever stops the pump from pumping triggers early.

I've actually been to a gas station where the pump would stop every 4 seconds.. after about 1 gallons I moved to another pump.

(thats my take on this)

I filled up till it just about overflowed and my last led didn't light up. Has anyone set up a poll for this issue?

11-22-2010, 06:10 PM	#16 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 417	Weird -- so they are trying the cluster before the sender? Mine intermitently works now... still haven't gone in to complain... probably will before end of next month. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

12-11-2010, 04:18 PM	#19 (permalink)
G Fo12ce Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 996 Drives: Sold! Rep Power: 51	So they replaced the cluster and the problem actually got worse lol. Instead of 1 LED not lighting up after a re-fill 2 are not lighting. They are going to order the sending unit/level sensors. To make matters worse the silver trim around the multi-meter gauge on the brand new cluster has a small chip in it. I'm going to tell them it has to be replaced again... __________________ Nismo Suspension: New Owners Check Here!

12-13-2010, 04:08 PM	#21 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	I had it happen after adding Techron to my tank. It took about 5 refills and then all the lights started working again. I'm convinced something with the additive pisses off the fuel level sensor. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 29	Man you guys are back luck,I read this thread a few days ago and its happening to mine and I'm not even driving it now. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

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shoopajae10 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Over Yonder Posts: 650 Drives: A White Sports Car Rep Power: 16	My fuel level sensor has been acting really weird lately... it said I had 5 dots left.. and this morning I turn on the car and it says I need to fill up cause only 2 dots left. I drove it around town for about 15 minutes and shut down the car.... I turn it back on, now it says I have 4 dots left. WTFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF?!! G force were you able to get this fixed?

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daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	hrmm dont think its really anything to do with the additives. Today I was filling up gas. Should have filled up about 16+, but it stopped at 15. Sometimes you guys may think you filled it up but whatever stops the pump from pumping triggers early. I've actually been to a gas station where the pump would stop every 4 seconds.. after about 1 gallons I moved to another pump. (thats my take on this)