Fuel Gauge Not Lighting All The Way UP

crazyyankfan · 09-21-2012, 12:02 AM

My fuel gauge indicator is back to normal again after couple fillups. So weird...

Huan'z · 09-21-2012, 07:55 AM

Mine happening this morning even worst.

Got 1/4 tank left so around 4-5 gallons. But showed 23 miles left. Lol

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crazyyankfan · 09-21-2012, 01:58 PM

I'm suspecting the mileage range left is not calculated by how much fuel you have left, but by either your mpg from recent driving or your recent driving habit. I've monitored it during a long highway drive starting from full tank. After a few miles on the highway, I actually saw the range went up compared to the moment I just pulled onto the highway from "local" roads. So if I actually had less gas than what I'd had half hour ago, how was it possible that the range increased?

theDreamer · 09-21-2012, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyyankfan

I'm suspecting the mileage range left is not calculated by how much fuel you have left, but by either your mpg from recent driving or your recent driving habit. I've monitored it during a long highway drive starting from full tank. After a few miles on the highway, I actually saw the range went up compared to the moment I just pulled onto the highway from "local" roads. So if I actually had less gas than what I'd had half hour ago, how was it possible that the range increased?

It is based on past MPG calculations, current fuel level and the injectors.

crazyyankfan · 09-21-2012, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

It is based on past MPG calculations, current fuel level and the injectors.

I guess that explains why it varies A LOT. Overtime, I've learned not to trust the range calculator much.

Huan'z · 09-25-2012, 06:16 PM

Got a call from my service manager and he said they replaced my sending unit but the problem still there and they will also replace the fuel pump or something that send to gauge. They direct working with Nissan tech.

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Huan'z · 09-25-2012, 09:06 PM

Whoever in the forum got same issue and having hard times to diagnose and have the dealer fix it. U can contact my service manager. His name is "bob Harris at mossy Nissan" on Katy freeway Texas. Or I-10. Here his phone number. (281) 589-5360

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Huan'z · 09-29-2012, 09:05 AM

This is what they need to replace to fix the fuel gauge problem.

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Cmike2780 · 09-29-2012, 12:03 PM

Dude, thanks for the post, but you should black out your personal info. That thing has your name, address, e-mail and all your phone numbers.

Huan'z · 09-29-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Dude, thanks for the post, but you should black out your personal info. That thing has your name, address, e-mail and all your phone numbers.

Yeah I guess. Thanks brother for pointing it out!!

btw those info i no longer live there. that address is my nightmare. Someone broken in my apt twice in 21 days at that address. Lol!! Btw hope it's help the community to easier deal with the dealer.
And i will crop the picture to show the parts only. Thanks brother!!

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crazyyankfan · 09-29-2012, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Huan'z

Yeah I guess. Thanks brother for pointing it out!!

btw those info i no longer live there. that address is my nightmare. Someone broken in my apt twice in 21 days at that address. Lol!! Btw hope it's help the community to easier deal with the dealer.
And i will crop the picture to show the parts only. Thanks brother!!

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How did they do the repair process? I heard they needed to open up the interior panels around the passenger-side rear area in order to get this done. Is that true?

Huan'z · 09-29-2012, 05:49 PM

Honestly. I don't know. But I think they have to remove the dashboard for the sensor? Took them like 3 days to done the job. All I want is just fix all the problems before I'm run out of warranty. But luckily the service adviser really nice.

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Huan'z · 10-14-2012, 06:09 PM

This is my first full tank 18 gallons. And the dots showed full bars. So far it's working. But don't know if the issue come back. Hope not anymore because my warranty about to run out. Lol

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Wabbyyy · 04-16-2013, 03:30 PM

I got the same thing boss

thispecialk · 04-17-2013, 03:20 AM

Not sure if I ever gave an update on.mine but mine got fix by the stealership for free. The fuel guage moniter inside the tank was getting.caught on something thats why I was always missing that first light whenever had a full tank. everything now is good I got it fix I think back in 2010 I think.

09-29-2012, 09:05 AM	#188 (permalink)
Huan'z Track Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: houston,texas Posts: 641 Drives: black 370z 7/AT. Rep Power: 16	This is what they need to replace to fix the fuel gauge problem. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by Huan'z; 09-29-2012 at 04:53 PM.

09-29-2012, 12:03 PM	#189 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	Dude, thanks for the post, but you should black out your personal info. That thing has your name, address, e-mail and all your phone numbers. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

04-16-2013, 03:30 PM	#194 (permalink)
Wabbyyy Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New Jersey Age: 31 Posts: 126 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 12	I got the same thing boss __________________ 2009 370z.

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09-21-2012, 12:02 AM	#181 (permalink)
crazyyankfan Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New Jersey Age: 41 Posts: 199 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 14	My fuel gauge indicator is back to normal again after couple fillups. So weird...

09-21-2012, 07:55 AM	#182 (permalink)
Huan'z Track Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: houston,texas Posts: 641 Drives: black 370z 7/AT. Rep Power: 16	Mine happening this morning even worst. Got 1/4 tank left so around 4-5 gallons. But showed 23 miles left. Lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09-21-2012, 01:58 PM	#183 (permalink)
crazyyankfan Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New Jersey Age: 41 Posts: 199 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 14	I'm suspecting the mileage range left is not calculated by how much fuel you have left, but by either your mpg from recent driving or your recent driving habit. I've monitored it during a long highway drive starting from full tank. After a few miles on the highway, I actually saw the range went up compared to the moment I just pulled onto the highway from "local" roads. So if I actually had less gas than what I'd had half hour ago, how was it possible that the range increased?

09-25-2012, 06:16 PM	#186 (permalink)
Huan'z Track Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: houston,texas Posts: 641 Drives: black 370z 7/AT. Rep Power: 16	Got a call from my service manager and he said they replaced my sending unit but the problem still there and they will also replace the fuel pump or something that send to gauge. They direct working with Nissan tech. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09-25-2012, 09:06 PM	#187 (permalink)
Huan'z Track Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: houston,texas Posts: 641 Drives: black 370z 7/AT. Rep Power: 16	Whoever in the forum got same issue and having hard times to diagnose and have the dealer fix it. U can contact my service manager. His name is "bob Harris at mossy Nissan" on Katy freeway Texas. Or I-10. Here his phone number. (281) 589-5360 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09-29-2012, 05:49 PM	#192 (permalink)
Huan'z Track Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: houston,texas Posts: 641 Drives: black 370z 7/AT. Rep Power: 16	Honestly. I don't know. But I think they have to remove the dashboard for the sensor? Took them like 3 days to done the job. All I want is just fix all the problems before I'm run out of warranty. But luckily the service adviser really nice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-14-2012, 06:09 PM	#193 (permalink)
Huan'z Track Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: houston,texas Posts: 641 Drives: black 370z 7/AT. Rep Power: 16	This is my first full tank 18 gallons. And the dots showed full bars. So far it's working. But don't know if the issue come back. Hope not anymore because my warranty about to run out. Lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04-17-2013, 03:20 AM	#195 (permalink)
thispecialk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 483 Drives: 2009 370z, manual, Rep Power: 16	Not sure if I ever gave an update on.mine but mine got fix by the stealership for free. The fuel guage moniter inside the tank was getting.caught on something thats why I was always missing that first light whenever had a full tank. everything now is good I got it fix I think back in 2010 I think.