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Offline Tee Off

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Fuel gauge issue
« 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
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Offline VW Russ

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Re: Fuel gauge issue
« Reply #1 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
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Re: Fuel gauge issue
« Reply #2 on: 30 April 2013, 20:38 »
Ok thanks I will give it a go tonight. Cheers
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Offline AlanD

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Re: Fuel gauge issue
« Reply #3 on: 02 May 2013, 19:40 »
Don't leave it too late as your alarm will blare for an annoying period of time.
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