Hi, Just got a 2000 P38 2.5 diesel and all is good except the fuel guage.
I have searched other threads on this subject but can't find any with exactly the same problem.
The tank is empty when the fuel guage reads 1/4. When I ran out I just put fuel in to get to a garage anf fill up. The fuel guage works normally above 1/4 so I am keeping it topped up for the moment.
Now I didn't check the range on the trip computer when I ran out so no idea what it was telling me. Obviously with fuel in it gives me a range.
Now my question is can I rely on the trip readout and just live with the guage or is it all connected? Does the range rely on the same info from the fuel sender as the fuel guage? I do not want to run it dry again to check the range as I read this could damage the cat.
Could it be a dodgy float? if so is this easy or cheap to replace.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated
cheers
Crox
I have searched other threads on this subject but can't find any with exactly the same problem.
The tank is empty when the fuel guage reads 1/4. When I ran out I just put fuel in to get to a garage anf fill up. The fuel guage works normally above 1/4 so I am keeping it topped up for the moment.
Now I didn't check the range on the trip computer when I ran out so no idea what it was telling me. Obviously with fuel in it gives me a range.
Now my question is can I rely on the trip readout and just live with the guage or is it all connected? Does the range rely on the same info from the fuel sender as the fuel guage? I do not want to run it dry again to check the range as I read this could damage the cat.
Could it be a dodgy float? if so is this easy or cheap to replace.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated
cheers
Crox