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06-19-2008, 03:34 PM
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Fuel Gauge Inaccurate
A while back my gas tank got filled with some bad fuel. I had to have the bike towed and the gas removed. Since then the fuel gauge has never worked properly. Any ideas on how to fix this?
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06-19-2008, 03:54 PM
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Re: Fuel Gauge Inaccurate
It is plugged in right under the tank?
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06-19-2008, 04:09 PM
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Re: Fuel Gauge Inaccurate
Don't know, but would the gauge still be giving a reading at all in that case? What happens is I fill it up to full and it shows it is filled except for one bar; then I use it down to the last bar although I still have half a tank left; then the last bar starts blinking and I go about 30 miles beyond that; after that I do not want to risk getting stranded so I fill up again even though I know I have more fuel than it shows.
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06-19-2008, 04:11 PM
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Re: Fuel Gauge Inaccurate
Hmm, is it under warrenty?
Sounds like the sending unit is messed up.
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06-20-2008, 08:18 AM
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Re: Fuel Gauge Inaccurate
It should be covered.
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06-20-2008, 08:38 AM
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Re: Fuel Gauge Inaccurate
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Treat the dealer with a need to know basis and all they need to know is the symptoms of the problem. If they ask what caused it just say that you are not sure. (you can;t be sure that the bad gas caused it, could just be a coincidence for all you know) |
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06-20-2008, 08:49 AM
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Re: Fuel Gauge Inaccurate
Yes especially if they did the work. They will treat it as a war. issue to cover their butts.
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06-20-2008, 09:09 AM
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Re: Fuel Gauge Inaccurate
We had something similar happen here in louisville a few years back. One of the local distributors put something bad in their gas. It ended up dissolving the metal contacts (I think they're silver? but i could be making that part up) that measure the fuel level in the tanks. They ended up paying out to have every car that filled up repaired. You should call the gas station or if that doesn't work, call their corporate number and report the issue. Even if it's covered under you warranty you might get repair money or at least free gas from the responsible distributor.
Here's a link to the news story: Tainted gasoline traced to Marathon |
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