Another fuel gauge related problem

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Speedy88
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Another fuel gauge related problem

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Filled up today. Gauge is now stuck at the top (it returns to the bottom when ignition is off). So basically it's getting the "full" signal all the time.

And I'm actually stumped, where do I start looking?
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Re: Another fuel gauge related problem

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Thats coz its full speedy... :P
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Re: Another fuel gauge related problem

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THANKS. :roll: :lol: :lol:

It's about 2/3 full, I put 20 litres in from empty
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Re: Another fuel gauge related problem

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O right, yes, doesnt seem right. I dont how it works :/
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Re: Another fuel gauge related problem

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The only reason I could see it registering a constant full signal is something to do with the floater arm/switch. Hum.
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Re: Another fuel gauge related problem

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The floater could be stuck in a position.
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Nowt worse than a stubborn floater. :lol:
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Re: Another fuel gauge related problem

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Needle is now resting on the bottom edge of the clocks. Fubar :roll:
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