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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Tee Off on 30 April 2013, 12:27

Title: Fuel gauge issue
Post by: Tee Off on 30 April 2013, 12:27

After getting my golf back from the upholster today I have noticed that when driving the fuel gauge goes to empty and the trip computer has "--" distance left.

When i turn the ignition off and on again the fuel gauge shows what i think is left in the tank. But the trip computer sets itself to 3000km to empty.


They did have a sparky in to fix the vanity mirror lights after the headlining was replaced, could this have caused an earthing issue, any ideas please.

Thanks

Title: Re: Fuel gauge issue
Post by: VW Russ on 30 April 2013, 19:14

Don't know if this will fix it but it might be worth disconnecting the battery for 10 mins and see if that clears it? Your dashboard will light up like a christmas tree straight after but should settle straight down.

Good luck

Title: Re: Fuel gauge issue
Post by: Tee Off on 30 April 2013, 20:38

Ok thanks I will give it a go tonight. Cheers

Title: Re: Fuel gauge issue
Post by: AlanD on 02 May 2013, 19:40

Don't leave it too late as your alarm will blare for an annoying period of time.