Geoffers
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Just arrived back fro 100 mile journey and on the way despite having a full tank of fuel, the gauge suddenly dropped to zero and the warning light flashing. Any idea's whats gone wrong?:helpsos:
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Yes thought of that, just wondered if it was a common fault, as it has affected the digital display as well, not to worry to much still got 1 months warranty left !Possibly a bad connection on the fuel tank sender. Probably just needs a wiggle but is probably totally inaccessible.
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I sincerely doubt ECU issues, the range readout is dependant upon the fuel level measurement from the fuel sender. I would suggest that there is a poor connection on the fuel sender unit, which is unfortunately really difficult to get to. It is on the top of the fuel tank, 2 spade joints if memory serves. Usually disconnecting and reconnecting after a liberal spray with WD40 cures the problem, because you clear the dirt, in extreme situations, replace the spade joints. Possibly there may even be a fault in the fuel sender unit itself, although I have never known this personally, I have have heard of a few failing (motor industry in general, not just Fiat).Just found this thread whilst searching for similar prob. Been to Brum show today, about 180 miles round trip from South yorkshire. Before we set off I had 158 miles range and just over a quarter of a tank on gauge. Filled to brim near home before setting off but range never altered and needle stayed in same place. Needle slowly went down as we drove. We had to jump start from another car before we could leave home and I wondered if this has caused a problem with the computer / ecu .
Any ideas please ?
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To the mileage range yes but not fuel gaugeDo you mean the trip mileage thingy ? . No should that make a difference ?