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F430 Gas Gauge Slow to Indicate Correct Level after Refueling

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by last911, Sep 14, 2010.

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  1. last911

    last911 Karting

    Sep 26, 2009
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    Central Illinois
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    Fred R.
    #1 last911, Sep 14, 2010
    I've had my 2006 F430 now for about one month and have purchased 3 tanks of gas. I purposely run it down until the refuel warning is displayed in order to verify that the warning works and correctly shows the proper low fuel level. However, after refueling, the gauge is very slow to respond to the added fuel and will incorrectly indicate low levels of fuel. It often takes days for the gauge to register a full tank, I thought perhaps the float may be sticking, so I have tried driving over small bumps to jar it loose.

    Is his typical of the fuel level sender system? Any thoughts on the problem?

    Cheers,

    Fred R.
     
  2. Testarossa13

    Testarossa13 Formula Junior

    Dec 4, 2007
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    Tony Jr.
    #2 Testarossa13, Sep 15, 2010
    When I fill my tank the bars light right up to the full mark on my 07 430.I have never had the guage operate the way you had..........
     
  3. Emagdnim360

    Emagdnim360 Karting

    Jul 8, 2010
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    Banks
    #3 Emagdnim360, Sep 15, 2010
    Do you have access to a multi meter and basic hand tools?
     
  4. last911

    last911 Karting

    Sep 26, 2009
    80
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    Fred R.
    #4 last911, Sep 16, 2010
    Yes
     
  5. Paul_308

    Paul_308 Formula 3

    Mar 12, 2004
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    #5 Paul_308, Sep 16, 2010
    I don't know the 430, but most fuel level sensors are mounted in the top of the tank and extend down with an arm sticking out which 'floats' up and down with the fuel. Sensors are usually able to be mounted this way or that, if there are 6 screws, in 60 degree intervals. Now then, if the sensor is incorrectly mounted just one position off, so the arm is hitting the tank wall, it can easily eventually get to the proper level but may take forever as it is scrapping the sides. A simple inspection will test this theory.
     
  6. last911

    last911 Karting

    Sep 26, 2009
    80
    Central Illinois
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    Fred R.
    #6 last911, Sep 16, 2010
    Thanks, I'll check.
     

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