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Fuel guage doesn't read right dealer want $300 to fix?????

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Old 09-29-2005, 03:09 PM
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Default 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??
 
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Old 09-29-2005, 07:56 PM
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Default 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.
 
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Old 10-01-2005, 01:19 AM
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Thanks!!!! I'll let u know what happens.
 
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Old 11-06-2005, 02:49 AM
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Default 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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