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Godfather 09-29-2005 03:09 PM

Fuel guage doesn't read right dealer want $300 to fix?????
 
Anyone have this problem?? I have a 97 a4 2.8q. The guage always goes to empty and half never acurate or right, audi dealer says its the float in the tank?? Whats up with that??

Jestnomen 09-29-2005 07:56 PM

RE: Fuel guage doesn't read right dealer want $300 to fix?????
 
Yep the fuel sender is just a resistor and developes corrosion over time. I had to replace mine. It's pretty easy to do yourself if you ambitious. I posted a How-to in the "DIY" section. I posted it awhile ago so you'll have to change the little drop down menu to display articles older ones.

Godfather 10-01-2005 01:19 AM

RE: Fuel guage doesn't read right dealer want $300 to fix?????
 
Thanks!!!! I'll let u know what happens.
:)

Simone 11-06-2005 02:49 AM

RE: Fuel guage doesn't read right dealer want $300 to fix?????
 
very common problem.... i just had mine replaced-

something like $85 for the part and $120 for labor.




would have DIY, but i ain't that bright[:@]dammit!


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