Anyone have a Fuel Gauge Issue?

Z_you_Later · 06-07-2009, 03:15 AM

Guys I've only had my Z for 2 months and i filled up my gas tank a week ago and noticed the last light on my fuel gauge didn't light up. I thought maybe it didn't fill up all the way. But, I filled up again today and noticed it did it again. This happen to any of you guys? Know of any issues with the bulbs on the fuel gauge burning out?

spearfish25 · 06-07-2009, 05:25 AM

The bulbs are LEDs so it would be unusual for them to burn out. I've noticed that my Z is a bit tempermental with how far the gas nozzle is inserted into the car when filling up. This is mainly an issue at the START of filling though, not the end. If you put the nozzle all the way in (hubbed), it will immediately 'pop' back to off when you start filling. You have to pull it back out a hair before it will fill continuously.

I suppose I'd first try to top things off...once the gas pump stops, withdraw the handle a bit and try putting in another half-gallon or so. If that doesn't light up the final light (far right) then you should just take it to the dealer.

kannibul · 06-09-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

The bulbs are LEDs so it would be unusual for them to burn out. I've noticed that my Z is a bit tempermental with how far the gas nozzle is inserted into the car when filling up. This is mainly an issue at the START of filling though, not the end. If you put the nozzle all the way in (hubbed), it will immediately 'pop' back to off when you start filling. You have to pull it back out a hair before it will fill continuously.

I suppose I'd first try to top things off...once the gas pump stops, withdraw the handle a bit and try putting in another half-gallon or so. If that doesn't light up the final light (far right) then you should just take it to the dealer.

That's usually caused by the automatic kick-off being too sensitive. Some stations aren't calibrated correctly for it, and they pop off easily.

DIGItonium · 06-07-2009, 02:05 PM

The fuel/temp segments are NOT LED. They're part of the LCD segment, so it can't "burn out."

Z_you_Later · 06-07-2009, 02:20 PM

Thanks for the info guys ... I'm goin to try topping it off again the next time I fill and see what happens ...

355890 · 06-07-2009, 10:23 PM

The only thing I notice about my fuel gauge..........it blinks empty, often.

Junior370z · 06-07-2009, 10:54 PM

I just topped off my tank and all the lights light up. HTH.

dawankler · 06-08-2009, 04:37 PM

The only issue I've seen is trying to read it in bright sunlight. That thing washes out pretty easily.

Shift · 06-08-2009, 04:49 PM

At 1400 mile I had a check engin light come on while out of town. Stopped in the area dealer they looked up the code and had no info on it. They then called Nissans tech support. They said It could be a fuel sending/pump problem. Told me it would take 6-7 hr to check out. Since I was out of town, I told them no way. They cleared the code and it hasn't come back on. It's been four days now, so who knows. Not sure if this helps or not.

Robert_Nash · 06-08-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Shift

At 1400 mile I had a check engin light come on while out of town. Stopped in the area dealer they looked up the code and had no info on it. They then called Nissans tech support. They said It could be a fuel sending/pump problem. Told me it would take 6-7 hr to check out. Since I was out of town, I told them no way. They cleared the code and it hasn't come back on. It's been four days now, so who knows. Not sure if this helps or not.

As stupid as it might sound, make sure you filler cap is on well/correctly...I had a Z a couple of years ago that seemed very sensitive to this...apparently, modern fuel tanks are designed to maintain a certain amount of pressure and if the fuel filler cap isn't one properly, the pressure can't be maintained and you'll get the ubiquitous "check engine" light.

As to the fuel gauge question, mine lights up all the way if I fill up the tank all the way - of course, it might work well for me because I'm pretty anal about getting every possible drop in that the tank will hold - you never know when that last half-ounce will be the difference between rolling into the next filling station under power or having to push the car to the pump!

2theextreme · 06-09-2009, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert_Nash

As stupid as it might sound, make sure you filler cap is on well/correctly...I had a Z a couple of years ago that seemed very sensitive to this...apparently, modern fuel tanks are designed to maintain a certain amount of pressure and if the fuel filler cap isn't one properly, the pressure can't be maintained and you'll get the ubiquitous "check engine" light.

This was very true of my 2004 Tiburon I had. If I didn't tighten the cap enough (until I heard one or two "clicks") the Check Engine light would come on. Got lucky once and it went off after a refill but usually I had to go to the dealer to get it turned off.

I believe I even failed emissions in VA. once and it was simply because I hadn't tightened the gas cap enough. Sensitive, indeed!

IMWEZL · 06-09-2009, 02:32 AM

I have this too, where the last light won't come on. So far I have filled up 4 times and it has never come on.

Today I even filled up all the up to the neck filler (without causing an overspill on the paint too). It's not a big issue, especially since I'm use to it with the Harley. I never trust gas gauges. Pushing a 700 lb bike a 1/4 mile was not fun.

NXTAZEE · 06-09-2009, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by IMWEZL

I have this too, where the last light won't come on. So far I have filled up 4 times and it has never come on.

Today I even filled up all the up to the neck filler (without causing an overspill on the paint too). It's not a big issue, especially since I'm use to it with the Harley. I never trust gas gauges. Pushing a 700 lb bike a 1/4 mile was not fun.

This is not a good idea, as gas expands. Your owners manual will tell you not to do this as well.

Modshack · 06-09-2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by IMWEZL

Today I even filled up all the up to the neck filler (without causing an overspill on the paint too). It's not a big issue, especially since I'm use to it with the Harley. I never trust gas gauges. Pushing a 700 lb bike a 1/4 mile was not fun.

Doing that can "flood" your Charcoal cannister, get you a CEL and a No-start..

Happened to my daughter a few times with her Mazda 3 until the dealership told here what was going on..Stopping at the click off is the best technique..

Robert_Nash · 06-09-2009, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Doing that can "flood" your Charcoal cannister, get you a CEL and a No-start..

Happened to my daughter a few times with her Mazda 3 until the dealership told here what was going on..Stopping at the click off is the best technique..

Usually when I fill up I FILL UP with every last ounce I can get into the tank so as to keep my fuel stops as infrequent as possible...of course, I usually don't fill up until I'm actually going somewhere and/or traveling so whatever gas is in the tank get's used pretty quickly (or at least steadily)...at any rate I've never had a problem doing it that way (maybe I've just been lucky).

06-07-2009, 03:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
Z_you_Later Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: L.A. BABY !! 323 area Posts: 183 Drives: 09 370z Mag Blk MT6 Rep Power: 16	Anyone have a Fuel Gauge Issue? Guys I've only had my Z for 2 months and i filled up my gas tank a week ago and noticed the last light on my fuel gauge didn't light up. I thought maybe it didn't fill up all the way. But, I filled up again today and noticed it did it again. This happen to any of you guys? Know of any issues with the bulbs on the fuel gauge burning out?

06-07-2009, 02:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 43	The fuel/temp segments are NOT LED. They're part of the LCD segment, so it can't "burn out." __________________

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355890 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 416 Drives: GP Z Base+Sport (6m) Rep Power: 542	The only thing I notice about my fuel gauge..........it blinks empty, often. __________________ *"Burnley Football Club supporter" ENGLAND...ENGLAND...ENGLAND*

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06-08-2009, 04:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
Shift Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Glen Rock,PA Age: 58 Posts: 220 Drives: (370-Z MT Blue 7A) Rep Power: 16	At 1400 mile I had a check engin light come on while out of town. Stopped in the area dealer they looked up the code and had no info on it. They then called Nissans tech support. They said It could be a fuel sending/pump problem. Told me it would take 6-7 hr to check out. Since I was out of town, I told them no way. They cleared the code and it hasn't come back on. It's been four days now, so who knows. Not sure if this helps or not. __________________ 2009 Mt Blue 7AT * GTSpec 4 point brace * Berk HFC * Stillen GEN III * Berk CBE * Forgestar F-14 * NISMO S Tuned Spoiler

06-07-2009, 05:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	The bulbs are LEDs so it would be unusual for them to burn out. I've noticed that my Z is a bit tempermental with how far the gas nozzle is inserted into the car when filling up. This is mainly an issue at the START of filling though, not the end. If you put the nozzle all the way in (hubbed), it will immediately 'pop' back to off when you start filling. You have to pull it back out a hair before it will fill continuously. I suppose I'd first try to top things off...once the gas pump stops, withdraw the handle a bit and try putting in another half-gallon or so. If that doesn't light up the final light (far right) then you should just take it to the dealer.

06-07-2009, 02:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Z_you_Later Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: L.A. BABY !! 323 area Posts: 183 Drives: 09 370z Mag Blk MT6 Rep Power: 16	Thanks for the info guys ... I'm goin to try topping it off again the next time I fill and see what happens ...

06-08-2009, 04:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
dawankler Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 53 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z MB MT Rep Power: 16	The only issue I've seen is trying to read it in bright sunlight. That thing washes out pretty easily.

06-09-2009, 02:32 AM	#12 (permalink)
IMWEZL Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HNL Posts: 603 Drives: 370Z/MKVII GTI Rep Power: 17	I have this too, where the last light won't come on. So far I have filled up 4 times and it has never come on. Today I even filled up all the up to the neck filler (without causing an overspill on the paint too). It's not a big issue, especially since I'm use to it with the Harley. I never trust gas gauges. Pushing a 700 lb bike a 1/4 mile was not fun.

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