whocaresdk
3/12/2008 7:31:05 PM
Any ideas as to why my fuel guage loves to jump around everywhere after im 2/3 rds through the tank?
UpstateNYA4
3/12/2008 8:29:15 PM
Sending unit is screwed up. It happens a lot with these cars. There's a wire on the sender that can break, and if you fix that, you're usually OK afterward. The other situation that comes up is corroded terminals on the sending unit - clean 'em up with sandpaper and put it back together. Here's a link that should help:
http://www.audiworld.com/tech/elec77.shtml
whocaresdk
3/13/2008 6:39:06 AM
wow thanks. I am new to the forum and it is amazing how much stuff you can do yourself for a fraction of dealer costs.
UpstateNYA4
3/13/2008 2:13:11 PM
Yeah that's for sure. There's really very little black magic with these cars and between here, AudiWorld.com, and AudiDIY.com there's a wealth of information - with the procedures documented and proper tools, there's very little you can't do yourself on these cars. And it definitely beats paying $100/hr or more in labor charges at the dealer:)
hiwords
3/13/2008 2:17:57 PM
ya make sure you are prtty low on gas before you go doing this unless you like soaking your hand in gas like me ; )
UpstateNYA4
3/13/2008 2:23:07 PM
LOL, yeah for sure. Probably wouldn't hurt to pop the gas cap first and relieve any fuel vapor pressure.
milehighpilot
3/13/2008 10:40:15 PM
yea the lovely sending unit mine moves with the intstrument cluster's calculation of how many miles are left after it falls below 3/4s, im having this issue fixed now by the dealer it seems that this is a warraunty issue. if your car still is under warranty and dont feel like doing it take it back to them.
