Fuel sender problemo

Jordo! · 09-08-2010, 02:05 PM

I found a few threads where an unreliable/failing fuel sender was mentioned -- is there a TSB or recall for this or what?

I don't see one listed here -- anyone know if there's something offical from Nissan? Are dealers generally aware of this problem?

Mine is starting to act a bit wonky ... I only use Chevron and less than 7K on the car

Jordo! · 09-08-2010, 10:01 PM

So I take it that would be a "no"

Okay, I'll pose this question a bit differently:

I know there is a recall the fuel sender on other Nissan vehicles -- has anyone who has gone to the dealership for their Z found that they take care of it without any BS, or do they claim the loose nut behnind the wheel is the problem?

Just want to know how likely it is they will do nothing but waste my time and send me on my way without replacing anything...

Kirkster · 09-08-2010, 10:13 PM

Mine was working pretty well except that the last light on the row of lights that indicated that the tank was all the way full was not lighting up.

I filled it all the way up and it still was not lighting up. A day later it started working properly.

Hope this is not the start of something worse.

Jordo! · 09-08-2010, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirkster

Mine was working pretty well except that the last light on the row of lights that indicated that the tank was all the way full was not lighting up.

I filled it all the way up and it still was not lighting up. A day later it started working properly.

Hope this is not the start of something worse.

This is exactly what's happening with me

I'm going to try filling up at a different pump and running techron, which won't hurt, but I think we've both got a bad sender

cossie1600 · 09-08-2010, 11:07 PM

Mine has never been accurate, I hate it!

Jordo! · 09-09-2010, 12:31 AM

Quality Nissan parts

Fvckers...

90 ST · 09-09-2010, 01:37 AM

Mine was doing the same thing, i called the dealership and they replaced the sending unit and recalibrated it, but now the last 1/4 tank goes fast, according to the meter atleast. I'm going to see if the can reclaibrated it when i have the car in for the next oil change.
Oh and my '07 Frontier did the same thing, they swapped it out no questions.

Jordo! · 09-09-2010, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90 ST

Mine was doing the same thing, i called the dealership and they replaced the sending unit and recalibrated it, but now the last 1/4 tank goes fast, according to the meter atleast. I'm going to see if the can reclaibrated it when i have the car in for the next oil change.
Oh and my '07 Frontier did the same thing, they swapped it out no questions.

Okay -- that's cool. Hopefully they are as on top of this issue in the US...

Thank you

D3Daddy · 09-09-2010, 01:08 PM

I just had my sending units relaced as I was having the same issue with my gauge not lighting all the way when I would fill up. I have only used Chevron gas which has the Techron additive but I had the same issue with my G35. I even us e the Techron Fuel System with Techron at each oil change to help prevent it from happenign again, but there is no guarantee. Simply have the dealer replace them. There doesnt need to be a TSB for them to do so. If it's not working its not working, period.

370z2k10 · 09-09-2010, 03:10 PM

The last 1/4 tank seems to go really fast on mine...I wonder how they re-calibrate it?

90 ST · 09-09-2010, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370z2k10

The last 1/4 tank seems to go really fast on mine...I wonder how they re-calibrate it?

I'm not to sure, but i know before i had it changed that last 1/4 was good for about 200kms/(120miles?)

Pharmacist · 09-09-2010, 08:34 PM

they blame it on driver error

cossie1600 · 09-09-2010, 08:46 PM

You might see god before you get Nissan to cover these little things. Let's just say customer service is not their strong point.

spearfish25 · 09-10-2010, 06:56 PM

Only time I've had the LED not lighting up problem is AFTER using Techron. About five tanks after that, the problem went away. Maybe coincidence but I'm never putting Techron in that tank again.

370z2k10 · 09-11-2010, 10:33 PM

Hmm...seems like using Chevron with Techron is a common thread for those with the "not lighting up all of the way" issue.

I will avoid Chevron. I primarily use Hess, they always have the cheapest 93 octane near me.

09-08-2010, 02:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Fuel sender problemo I found a few threads where an unreliable/failing fuel sender was mentioned -- is there a TSB or recall for this or what? I don't see one listed here -- anyone know if there's something offical from Nissan? Are dealers generally aware of this problem? Mine is starting to act a bit wonky ... I only use Chevron and less than 7K on the car __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

09-08-2010, 10:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	So I take it that would be a "no" Okay, I'll pose this question a bit differently: I know there is a recall the fuel sender on other Nissan vehicles -- has anyone who has gone to the dealership for their Z found that they take care of it without any BS, or do they claim the loose nut behnind the wheel is the problem? Just want to know how likely it is they will do nothing but waste my time and send me on my way without replacing anything... __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

09-08-2010, 10:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kirkster A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Peoples Republic of MD Posts: 1,792 Drives: Roadster of DOOM Rep Power: 19	Mine was working pretty well except that the last light on the row of lights that indicated that the tank was all the way full was not lighting up. I filled it all the way up and it still was not lighting up. A day later it started working properly. Hope this is not the start of something worse. __________________ Powertrain Warranty voided on 5/14/2011 Mod List:GTM Supercharger,SmartTop module, Oil Cooler, GT-R Start button, Nismo Exhaust, BC Racing ER Coilovers, Backup Camara For eastwest:

09-09-2010, 12:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Quality Nissan parts Fvckers... __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

09-09-2010, 08:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
Pharmacist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,249 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 18	they blame it on driver error __________________ 2009 370z Sport Touring/Nismo shift Knob/Z1 motorsports 34 row oil cooler

09-08-2010, 11:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Mine has never been accurate, I hate it!

09-09-2010, 01:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 421	Mine was doing the same thing, i called the dealership and they replaced the sending unit and recalibrated it, but now the last 1/4 tank goes fast, according to the meter atleast. I'm going to see if the can reclaibrated it when i have the car in for the next oil change. Oh and my '07 Frontier did the same thing, they swapped it out no questions.

09-09-2010, 01:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
D3Daddy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: La Palma Posts: 83 Drives: 09 370Z MagBlK Tour Rep Power: 15	I just had my sending units relaced as I was having the same issue with my gauge not lighting all the way when I would fill up. I have only used Chevron gas which has the Techron additive but I had the same issue with my G35. I even us e the Techron Fuel System with Techron at each oil change to help prevent it from happenign again, but there is no guarantee. Simply have the dealer replace them. There doesnt need to be a TSB for them to do so. If it's not working its not working, period.

09-09-2010, 03:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
370z2k10 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 129 Drives: '13 Z Gun Metallic Rep Power: 15	The last 1/4 tank seems to go really fast on mine...I wonder how they re-calibrate it?

09-09-2010, 08:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	You might see god before you get Nissan to cover these little things. Let's just say customer service is not their strong point.

09-10-2010, 06:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Only time I've had the LED not lighting up problem is AFTER using Techron. About five tanks after that, the problem went away. Maybe coincidence but I'm never putting Techron in that tank again. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

09-11-2010, 10:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
370z2k10 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 129 Drives: '13 Z Gun Metallic Rep Power: 15	Hmm...seems like using Chevron with Techron is a common thread for those with the "not lighting up all of the way" issue. I will avoid Chevron. I primarily use Hess, they always have the cheapest 93 octane near me.

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