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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 06:47 PM
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my display reads correctly, but my gas guage with the needle was reading 1/4 tank more than it should for a while and as of recently it just stays pegged at full. any thoughts?

2002 a4 3.0
 
Old Apr 17, 2005 | 06:51 PM
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here is a pic of it before it pegged at full. notice it indicates less than 1/4 tank empty, but the display (which reads correctly) says 155 miles left.
 
Old Apr 17, 2005 | 07:07 PM
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here some pics of my ride....i never showed em before i dont think



and no the SC isnt in there...............yet.
 
Old Apr 17, 2005 | 10:25 PM
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sounds like the float for the fuel gauge is stuck...not sure where you access it...possibly under this panel here
 
Old Apr 17, 2005 | 11:59 PM
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either the fuel sending unit or the instrument cluster is what i'd be looking at
 
Old Apr 18, 2005 | 12:20 AM
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your car isnt supercharged rite that another car rite
 
Old Apr 18, 2005 | 02:44 AM
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 02:52 AM
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Definitely fuel sender. If it's still under warranty, get Audi to do it. It will take them 30 minutes to R&R.
 
Old Apr 18, 2005 | 02:53 AM
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Dude ur pms arent working.
 
Old Apr 18, 2005 | 10:38 PM
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thanks for the help all. my pm doesnt work? or someone else>?
 
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