fuel gauge - ghost

[c-square]

Yesterday, after filling up at Projet (Sri Hartamas), I was driving along the Penchala link when I noticed out of a sudden the needle on the fuel gauge dropped to "0" and the warning light came on (as though indicating the tank is empty). After about 2 seconds, the needle shot back up to 1/1 (indicating the tank is full). Why is that? Is it a symptom of something failing?

 

[flash]

If it was a one off incident, I would not worry about it. But if it gets more frequent, then start to worry. Same thing like my "BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE". Getting immune to it already. Probably another sensor on the way out?

 

[NumberTWO]

Originally posted by flash@Dec 16 2004, 10:55 AM *cut* Same thing like my "BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE". Getting immune to it already. Probably another sensor on the way out?
flash, u can try MSpeed subang.. The mech there solved it for me permanently w/o any cost incurred!

 

[c-square]

Originally posted by flash@Dec 16 2004, 10:55 AM If it was a one off incident, I would not worry about it. But if it gets more frequent, then start to worry. Same thing like my "BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE". Getting immune to it already. Probably another sensor on the way out?
from my limited knowledge on the technicality of the matter, the sensor is located within the fuel tank itself, right? and it is one hell of a job to replace it. Correct me if i am wrong

 

[jarance]

Originally posted by c-square+Dec 16 2004, 11:03 PM-->QUOTE (c-square @ Dec 16 2004, 11:03 PM)

 

[c-square]

Thanks, Unker Jaran

 

[jarance]

Originally posted by c-square@Dec 16 2004, 11:27 PM Thanks, Unker Jaran
you welcume .. how your clock... still ticking...

 

[flash]

Talking of GHOSTS, had experienced sensor ghost today too with my babe... CHECK COOLANT LEVEL came up on the OBC. Checked the expansion tank... full. No problems with the cooling system. Checked the OBC again later... all OK. Hmmmm, glitches like this gives me the chills. And I am still in East Coast... away from my usual mechs.Does anyone know of any reputable BMW specialists in the East Coast?

 

[jarance]

Originally posted by flash@Dec 17 2004, 08:20 AM Talking of GHOSTS, had experienced sensor ghost today too with my babe... CHECK COOLANT LEVEL came up on the OBC. Checked the expansion tank... full. No problems with the cooling system. Checked the OBC again later... all OK. Hmmmm, glitches like this gives me the chills. And I am still in East Coast... away from my usual mechs.Does anyone know of any reputable BMW specialists in the East Coast?
If car breakdown, call AAM to tow your car from east coast to your workshop in KL... h34r:

 

[c-square]

Originally posted by jarance+Dec 17 2004, 08:28 AM-->QUOTE (jarance @ Dec 17 2004, 08:28 AM)

 

[jarance]

Originally posted by c-square+Dec 17 2004, 08:31 PM-->QUOTE (c-square @ Dec 17 2004, 08:31 PM)

Originally posted by jarance@Dec 17 2004, 08:28 AM

 

[flash]

Originally posted by jarance+Dec 17 2004, 09:53 AM-->QUOTE (jarance @ Dec 17 2004, 09:53 AM)

Originally posted by c-square@Dec 17 2004, 08:31 PM

Originally posted by jarance@Dec 17 2004, 08:28 AM

 

[mrhartge]

Originally posted by flash+Dec 17 2004, 03:30 PM-->QUOTE (flash @ Dec 17 2004, 03:30 PM)

Originally posted by jarance@Dec 17 2004, 09:53 AM

Originally posted by c-square@Dec 17 2004, 08:31 PM

Originally posted by jarance@Dec 17 2004, 08:28 AM

 

[flash]

Originally posted by mrhartge+Dec 18 2004, 10:24 PM-->QUOTE (mrhartge @ Dec 18 2004, 10:24 PM)

Originally posted by flash@Dec 17 2004, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by jarance@Dec 17 2004, 09:53 AM

Originally posted by c-square@Dec 17 2004, 08:31 PM

Originally posted by jarance@Dec 17 2004, 08:28 AM

 

[flash]

Originally posted by flash+Dec 19 2004, 12:18 AM-->QUOTE (flash @ Dec 19 2004, 12:18 AM)

Originally posted by mrhartge@Dec 18 2004, 10:24 PM

Originally posted by flash@Dec 17 2004, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by jarance@Dec 17 2004, 09:53 AM

Originally posted by c-square@Dec 17 2004, 08:31 PM

Originally posted by jarance@Dec 17 2004, 08:28 AM