Fuel sensor redux
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Melting Slicks
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Fuel sensor redux
Not to make light of the ongoing issue, but we are not alone.
In the August issues of Car and Driver and Road & Track, you can read about other makes with similar problems.
Car and Driver had a new Mustang (modified by Ford engineers) for their One Lap of America, and the guage read half full when it was bone dry. Remember, this is a car prepared by Ford folks.
The long term test Jag XJ8 at Road & Track suffered from 'erratic' fuel guage readings, never really fixed. Sound familiar?
Both of these cars have fuel systems much simpler than the C6. The problems started with the C5. As you know, the tank is actually in two halves connected with passages. Each half has its own sensor. The packaging is needed to provide reasonable fuel capacity while fitting among all the structure in that area. Trying to maximize safety and luggage space at the same time doesn't help.
So, yes, the C6 has an ongoing problem that should have been sorted out with the C5. But we aren't alone in this.
Just my thoughts.
In the August issues of Car and Driver and Road & Track, you can read about other makes with similar problems.
Car and Driver had a new Mustang (modified by Ford engineers) for their One Lap of America, and the guage read half full when it was bone dry. Remember, this is a car prepared by Ford folks.
The long term test Jag XJ8 at Road & Track suffered from 'erratic' fuel guage readings, never really fixed. Sound familiar?
Both of these cars have fuel systems much simpler than the C6. The problems started with the C5. As you know, the tank is actually in two halves connected with passages. Each half has its own sensor. The packaging is needed to provide reasonable fuel capacity while fitting among all the structure in that area. Trying to maximize safety and luggage space at the same time doesn't help.
So, yes, the C6 has an ongoing problem that should have been sorted out with the C5. But we aren't alone in this.
Just my thoughts.
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Although the symptoms are the same what causes them is different in the C6 than the C5.
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Originally Posted by Corvette Junkie
Although the symptoms are the same what causes them is different in the C6 than the C5.
My XJ8 ran out of fuel when the gauge was at half a tank. The fix took 10 minutes and a $75 sending unit. That was a fuel problem that many auto manufactures have complained about. The C6 problem is a design issue. A new card installed by the dealer will fix it.
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Hum, I have owned 5 VWs, 8 Hondas, and 4 Toyota vehicles over the last 25 years and none of them ever had a fuel gage problem or fuel sensor problem. So the club may not be exclusive but Ford (Jag = Ford) and GM see to be on the board of directors.
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Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by jmess
Hum, I have owned 5 VWs, 8 Hondas, and 4 Toyota vehicles over the last 25 years and none of them ever had a fuel gage problem or fuel sensor problem. So the club may not be exclusive but Ford (Jag = Ford) and GM see to be on the board of directors.
BTW - I had a Lexus with the problem in the early 90s. Not just Ford and GM, only recent examples. Relentless Pursuit of Perfection just means they're not perfect.
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Originally Posted by jmess
Hum, I have owned 5 VWs, 8 Hondas, and 4 Toyota vehicles over the last 25 years and none of them ever had a fuel gage problem or fuel sensor problem. So the club may not be exclusive but Ford (Jag = Ford) and GM see to be on the board of directors.
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Problem with my 1993 Vet Fuel Gauge
Wondering if anyone knows what could casue the fuel gauge to only read half Full? When I bought the Vet the owner informed me to fill gas tank every 250 miles since the fuel gauge is not working. I know the sending unit might be the problem, but I see the part is very expensive.
Any help would be great.
Joel
Any help would be great.
Joel
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