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gas gauge
about 4 weeks ago my gas gauge started to register incorrectly.
i'm aware of the pessimistic qualities (showing empty when there 4.5 galllons left), but now it'll show empty even earlier -- 3-4 gallons earlier. my dummy warning light will still come on like normal (all but one time when it came on when i had 14 gallons left). that said, should i try disconnecting my battery overnight to reset the CPU? is it a float problem in the tank itself? am i just clutching at straws? any thoughts would be great. toby |
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This'd be one for eddy, who to our dismay will no longer be posting.
I wouldn't think the ECU would have much to do with it. I would think it would have to do with the tank, but I'm not sure |
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Re: gas gauge
My gauge goes to 3 quarters after driving 25 miles, and shows dead at 150 miles, and I can keep on driving until 250 miles, when it will show with some accuracy somewhere south of a quarter tank.
This was posted in the alt.autos.subaru newsgroup. It may be of help. If you decide to tackle it, please post results. http://groups.google.com/groups?q=Fi....doit.wisc.edu VK Quote:
Last edited by vkykam; 09-10-2001 at 11:20 AM. |
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uh...thanks for the post reference--it would be perfect if i wasn't afraid i was going to goof it up (probably drop a screw in the tank).
that's getting a little too tricky for my taste. i think i'll just keep an eye on my mileage. btw...does your dummy light still function properly? mine has only been incorrect once. toby |
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Yup. Idiot light works on cue. You are refering to the one that says "Idiot, I'm out of fuel!", right? Mostly I wait until the light comes on before fueling up.
And don't feel bad for yourself, if the best you fear is droping a screw in there. I'm afraid I'll blow the whole block up! VK Quote:
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i usually drive for at least another 100 miles after it comes on (w/ A/C on) and still don't get close to using the full 18 gallons. toby |
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I've put in as much as 17.5 gallons on several occasions.
Usually, after the light comes on, it'll take 15+ gallons. As I consistantly drive it until the light comes on, I'm fairly certain that it doesn't come on at 14.5 gallons (55 litres), but shortly there after. VK Quote:
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the most i've ever put in it was 16.75. it felt like i was driving for ages after that dummy light illuminated. heh. toby |
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It's amazing how a company that builds such great cars can eff up something like a gas guage for TEN YEARS. But the one thing my SVX is consistent on is the fuel light. When it comes on I know I have 4 gallons left. Always.
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