Fuel gauge & warning light

[davidhelencole]

Hi all

For no apparent reason my fuel gauge seemed to start showing completely empty and the warning light came on despite putting £30.00 of fuel in.
Thought I may have dislodged a wire while working in the boot or behind dash.
Removed dash today with no loose wires apparent.Did the same in the boot.Once again nothing apparent.

I have made a very rough drawing identifying what colour wires I have on which. I am sure they are in the correct place as the gauge did work with no fuel warning light.

Every time I drive the car I put fuel in to ensure I don't run out !!
Help would be very much appreciated.

Thanks
Dave Cole

[Staggard]

Hi all

For no apparent reason my fuel gauge seemed to start showing completely empty and the warning light came on despite putting £30.00 of fuel in.
Thought I may have dislodged a wire while working in the boot or behind dash.
Removed dash today with no loose wires apparent.Did the same in the boot.Once again nothing apparent.

I have made a very rough drawing identifying what colour wires I have on which. I am sure they are in the correct place as the gauge did work with no fuel warning light.

Every time I drive the car I put fuel in to ensure I don't run out !!
Help would be very much appreciated.

Thanks
Dave Cole

Float sunk maybe?

[nib]

Check first if your tank float on the sender is punctured if not as in my case the sender was a goner.

[davidhelencole]

Hey thanks for that...I'll check the float,obvious once someones suggested it.It was a new float when I restored the tank about four years ago but one can never guarentee quality anymore

Thanks once again.

Dave

[martin]

Hi Dave, if the sender is shot, don't forget that Stoneleigh is coming up, there ARE bargains to be had, if you're not going, perhaps a mate, or someone on here ? Martin.

[DaveB]

Hi Dave, if the sender is shot, don't forget that Stoneleigh is coming up, there ARE bargains to be had, if you're not going, perhaps a mate, or someone on here ? Martin.

I had the same problem a couple of years ago, picked up a good sender at Stoneleigh for £2...

Dave

[DJT]

Hey thanks for that...I'll check the float,obvious once someones suggested it.It was a new float when I restored the tank about four years ago but one can never guarentee quality anymore

Thanks once again.

Dave

Hi Dave,
I have a spare float at home. If it is that which is faulty you are welcome to mine. Can't help if it is the sender though.........

I should be home late tomorrow, so if you want it give me a ring on Thursday.

Dave