Mk3 GTi Fuel Gauge!

[barelyhuman]

Hey guys n gals,

 Recently brought my now beloved mk3 GTi and it hasn't had a working fuel gauge since i picked her up! At the time the guy i brought just said that there is no fuel in her, so took it that it did in fact work! Thirty quid later and it still reads empty! I understand this is a common fault and could be due to a dirty float (oooer!) Anyone have any hints or tips on how to do check this and clean it???

Thank you in advance!

Jase

[itavaltalainen]

check the clocks, there is a guide on google that explains how to put them in test mode, if the fuel gauge reacts then it is the float in the tank (you can have a look at it from the access under the rear seats).... if it does not work in test mode then it's the clocks.

[Wayne]

I suspect your sender has failed.

[barelyhuman]

is replacing the sender a big job, or something i could tackle on my drive at home! Dont mind getting my hands dirty and hate the thought of paying if i could do it myself!

[itavaltalainen]

it sits in the petrol tank.... have a look under the rear bench...
not too complicated, just petrol pump has to come out.

[barelyhuman]

Cheers dude....I notice your from Worcester area....Have your heard of D2 Dubs??

[itavaltalainen]

not heard of them till now.... googled them and hah.... seen them 2 weekends ago at the timberdine harvester
signed up to their facebook page now

[barelyhuman]

cool mate, I've been a follower for a few weeks now, Dean, the main man is an old friend of mine and really passionate about the club etc. They organize some really good meets and events etc and in general a really sensible bunch! Maybe catch you at a meet sometime soon

Jase