Fuel thingy

ramz · Jun 22nd, 2006, 22:55

The word that i can spell but roughly fuel gauge, doesnt look right, but maybe it is.

anyho, is anyone elses dodgy?does the sun affect it?and is there anyway to fix it?

cheers for any help!

matt

Jun 23rd, 2006, 06:42

They're nearly all dodgy. BTW you did spell it right. It could be the sender in the tank, the wiring, or the gauge itself. Try the gauge first, you ought to be able to get a new one from a scrapyard / ebay. Then try the connections onto the sender, if these are rusty that might be the cause.

It is part of volvo ownership though, uncertainty about fuel gauges...

doomvolvo · Jun 23rd, 2006, 10:12

I dont think I've ever been in an older volvo with an accurate readings for fuel. My parents had 2 340's and both were guess work. My two 440's haven't been so bad though

Jun 24th, 2006, 08:49

Yep, my last one was dodgy too. Never went over the quarter mark, if I remember correctly.

Right now I have a fairly accurate gauge that seems to work OK.

Jul 30th, 2006, 18:46

i've had mine for 5 years and it still reads good

740Estate · Jul 30th, 2006, 19:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by general_joe

It is part of volvo ownership though, uncertainty about fuel gauges...

Aye, 'If you have to ask (about fuel consumption, etc) then you dont want a Volvo'

Most people just use the force.

MB. Yours will fail soon. You've just stuck the kiss of death on it....

The 960 ive just got, I dont know if it works or not! Had 740's with faulty fuel gauges for that long, that I dont look at the gauge. When they start spluttering after going round corners I know it's time to chuck the 5 litre can in it from the boot and find a Service station.

Jun 22nd, 2006, 22:55	#1
ramz Member Last Online: Dec 30th, 2010 00:24 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ipswich View Photos By: ramz	Fuel thingy The word that i can spell but roughly fuel gauge, doesnt look right, but maybe it is. anyho, is anyone elses dodgy?does the sun affect it?and is there anyway to fix it? cheers for any help! matt

Jun 23rd, 2006, 10:12	#3
doomvolvo Volvo 440 2.0 Last Online: Mar 2nd, 2010 17:26 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Derbyshire	I dont think I've ever been in an older volvo with an accurate readings for fuel. My parents had 2 340's and both were guess work. My two 440's haven't been so bad though __________________ If your not living on the edge your taking up too much room

Jun 23rd, 2006, 06:42	#2
general_joe Guest Location:	They're nearly all dodgy. BTW you did spell it right. It could be the sender in the tank, the wiring, or the gauge itself. Try the gauge first, you ought to be able to get a new one from a scrapyard / ebay. Then try the connections onto the sender, if these are rusty that might be the cause. It is part of volvo ownership though, uncertainty about fuel gauges...

Jun 24th, 2006, 08:49	#4
sheffield Guest Location:	Yep, my last one was dodgy too. Never went over the quarter mark, if I remember correctly. Right now I have a fairly accurate gauge that seems to work OK.

Jul 30th, 2006, 18:46	#5
manickbarry Guest Location:	i've had mine for 5 years and it still reads good

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