Dodgy Fuel Guages

jekel · 04-23-2010, 02:49 AM

I only use bp now and all came on at last fill but usually last one doesn't light up.......very odd......:s , most expensive car i owned.......lancer never had a prob, bit dissapointed for so much $$ has issues......this and the boot getting stuck.

shumby · 04-23-2010, 02:57 AM

ya fuel sending unit had it replaced on my FX and my G. the G is acting upagain so it is going back to get replaced again.

Mr Ed · 04-23-2010, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jekel

I only use bp now and all came on at last fill but usually last one doesn't light up.......very odd......:s , most expensive car i owned.......lancer never had a prob, bit dissapointed for so much $$ has issues......this and the boot getting stuck.

Yeah I have the same problem. My last fuel indicator light doesnt light up. However, what I have noticed is that on the 2nd/3rd drive, the light comes back on!

WTF?

I am starting to just accept it and move on.

Additionally my replaced springs have stuffed up again....

WTF? x 2

Yutzi · 04-23-2010, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Ed

Yeah I have the same problem. My last fuel indicator light doesnt light up. However, what I have noticed is that on the 2nd/3rd drive, the light comes back on!

WTF?

I am starting to just accept it and move on.

Additionally my replaced springs have stuffed up again....

WTF? x 2

Same thing is happening with mine now. I had the senders replaced, working fine for about 6 weeks now. Last light doesnt work now when it is full and then it will come on again after a few starts.

Really frustrating to say the least.

gumpy · 04-24-2010, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Yutzi

Same thing is happening with mine now. I had the senders replaced, working fine for about 6 weeks now. Last light doesnt work now when it is full and then it will come on again after a few starts.

Really frustrating to say the least.

after getting the senders replaced it's not lighting up again?

wtf nissan... come on...

Mr Ed · 05-09-2010, 08:11 AM

I have done 120kms on the tank and have now lost 4 LEDs.

this is not right!!!!!

Majestik · 05-09-2010, 08:14 AM

I still reckon it's Shell Optimax that's causing the issues...

gumpy · 05-09-2010, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Ed

I have done 120kms on the tank and have now lost 4 LEDs.

this is not right!!!!!

where you gunning it? like severely?

my final light came back on the other night... dunno why... I'm a bit over all this actually... my gf's daulis is owning the zed in terms of quality... as is my friends ss commodore... all three cars purchased at the same time... Mine's the only car with niggling issues...

evse82 · 05-09-2010, 08:28 AM

yeah, my last light is the only one which doesn't light up now... I'm not too fussed but it's just a little stupid issue.

Also my sensors down work properly anymore, I wonder if it has anything to do with my subs?

funny thing is, my boot opens fine from day 1....

Mr Ed · 05-09-2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by gumpy

where you gunning it? like severely?

my final light came back on the other night... dunno why... I'm a bit over all this actually... my gf's daulis is owning the zed in terms of quality... as is my friends ss commodore... all three cars purchased at the same time... Mine's the only car with niggling issues...

just drove car normally

I am running BP Ult 98.

Ravoz · 05-10-2010, 03:26 AM

yeah the tank is like 400km..its smaller then the 350z.

If i drive like an old man and change gears at 2.5RPMS then I crank it to like 500KMs...but there is just too much power to do that constantly..sometimes you just gotta open it up a little to hear it roar.

Lord Kain · 05-10-2010, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Majestik

I still reckon it's Shell Optimax that's causing the issues...

I can't believe I'm about to do this

Gee · 05-16-2010, 10:43 PM

I just had the 20K service from Nissan Ryde (NSW) and they charged $303. Also have problem witht he last led in fuel guage which they are ordering the senders to replace.

Also had problem with the drivers Z mat getting a whole worn right through where my clutch heel rests. I can't believe they wear out in 6 months!
Maybe I should stop wearing the stillettos when driving!

The shop said "thats just normal wear and tear" Are you kidding me? This is my first Nissan and I'll send the whole effing thing back to Mr. Nissan it little pieces if thats their idea of normal wear and tear.

After a bit of argy bargy they have decided to replace the mat. That and the fact that Nissan is apparently sending out a survey and maybe they don't want me going berko to head office !

sheeeesh

GTRFAN · 05-17-2010, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evse82

yeah, my last light is the only one which doesn't light up now... I'm not too fussed but it's just a little stupid issue.

Mine too, so Im just going to live with it now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gee

Also have problem witht he last led in fuel guage which they are ordering the senders to replace.

Also had problem with the drivers Z mat getting a whole worn right through where my clutch heel rests.

We know it's not the senders as others have had them replaced and the issue still exists. Blackburn Nissan sought advice from head office Japan and the diagnosis was the instrument cluster on the '09 models. They have a new cluster waiting to be installed for me now, but I'm not going to get it as it resets the odometer. It just gets dodgy when trying to sell when the numbers don't match the service book.

With the mats, I got a set replaced at the last service as the plastic clips had broken off...what a shame.

BluZ · 05-18-2010, 02:50 AM

I've got the top led out on mine and I'll report it to Nissan when the 10K come around. It seems strange to me that mine was OK till I let it get really empty - like 70l fill so there was only about 2l in the tank. As soon as I filled it, the top led didn't come one and this was filling at the same Shell servo I have used since buying the 370.

It's also strange that replacing the senders fixes the problem, for a while at least. I would have thought that if it was a cluster, changing the sender shouldn't make any difference (or am I just being simplistic). Could it be that letting the tank get really low is what's messing up the sender. Those who have had the sender replaced and have had the problem recur, did you let the tank get really low?

I think I'll get the sender replaced then not let the tank get much below 1/4 and see what happens.

04-23-2010, 02:57 AM	#62 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 237	ya fuel sending unit had it replaced on my FX and my G. the G is acting upagain so it is going back to get replaced again. __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

05-09-2010, 08:14 AM	#67 (permalink)
Majestik Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SE Melbourne, Australia Posts: 800 Drives: '13 Jet Black R35GTR Rep Power: 17	I still reckon it's Shell Optimax that's causing the issues... __________________ 2009 Black 370Z AT7 \| 2010 Satin Black MT6 www.Zclub.com.au - where the Aussie 'Z' Action is at CF AMUSE VESTITO \| FAST INTENTIONS \| STILLEN \| K&N \| EIBACH \| NISMO \| FORMULA1 Also '13 R35GTR Jet Black

05-16-2010, 10:43 PM	#73 (permalink)
Gee Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Coast NSW Aust. Posts: 71 Drives: 09 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 16	I just had the 20K service from Nissan Ryde (NSW) and they charged $303. Also have problem witht he last led in fuel guage which they are ordering the senders to replace. Also had problem with the drivers Z mat getting a whole worn right through where my clutch heel rests. I can't believe they wear out in 6 months! Maybe I should stop wearing the stillettos when driving! The shop said "thats just normal wear and tear" Are you kidding me? This is my first Nissan and I'll send the whole effing thing back to Mr. Nissan it little pieces if thats their idea of normal wear and tear. After a bit of argy bargy they have decided to replace the mat. That and the fact that Nissan is apparently sending out a survey and maybe they don't want me going berko to head office ! sheeeesh __________________ "...'cause the only decent things that come in 2 litres are milk & orange juice"

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04-23-2010, 02:49 AM	#61 (permalink)
jekel Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 170 Drives: Pearl White 6MT Rep Power: 16	I only use bp now and all came on at last fill but usually last one doesn't light up.......very odd......:s , most expensive car i owned.......lancer never had a prob, bit dissapointed for so much $$ has issues......this and the boot getting stuck.

05-09-2010, 08:11 AM	#66 (permalink)
Mr Ed Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 162 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 16	I have done 120kms on the tank and have now lost 4 LEDs. this is not right!!!!!

05-09-2010, 08:28 AM	#69 (permalink)
evse82 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne, AUS Posts: 609 Drives: Black 370z MT Rep Power: 18	yeah, my last light is the only one which doesn't light up now... I'm not too fussed but it's just a little stupid issue. Also my sensors down work properly anymore, I wonder if it has anything to do with my subs? funny thing is, my boot opens fine from day 1....

05-10-2010, 03:26 AM	#71 (permalink)
Ravoz Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 33 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	yeah the tank is like 400km..its smaller then the 350z. If i drive like an old man and change gears at 2.5RPMS then I crank it to like 500KMs...but there is just too much power to do that constantly..sometimes you just gotta open it up a little to hear it roar.

05-18-2010, 02:50 AM	#75 (permalink)
BluZ Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Queensland Posts: 43 Drives: 09 370Z, Blue, 6M Rep Power: 16	I've got the top led out on mine and I'll report it to Nissan when the 10K come around. It seems strange to me that mine was OK till I let it get really empty - like 70l fill so there was only about 2l in the tank. As soon as I filled it, the top led didn't come one and this was filling at the same Shell servo I have used since buying the 370. It's also strange that replacing the senders fixes the problem, for a while at least. I would have thought that if it was a cluster, changing the sender shouldn't make any difference (or am I just being simplistic). Could it be that letting the tank get really low is what's messing up the sender. Those who have had the sender replaced and have had the problem recur, did you let the tank get really low? I think I'll get the sender replaced then not let the tank get much below 1/4 and see what happens.