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Fuel Gauge Malfunction
MountShasta replied to Kelvin 996's topic in 996 Series (Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Targa)
Thanks for the feedback. Funny timing. I had talked to my mechanic about replacing the fuel sender unit - scheduled to bring car in tomorrow. I had assumed that is was only one possible issue - faulty sender, and had asked him to foucs on that only once i brough the car in. Then this morning, thought i'd search this forum for some feedback. I will now first talk to him about these two alternatives. Labor cost might still be about the same (assuming going with standard methodology), but at least i can potentially save $$ on the replacement for the fuel sender. -
Fuel Gauge Malfunction
MountShasta replied to Kelvin 996's topic in 996 Series (Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Targa)
I'm interested in the comment on the consequence of having had the battery disconnected for a while. I had some alternator problems about a month ago and during the time in the shop, the battery was no doubt disconnected. Shortly after i started to notice the inaccurate reading on the fuel gauge. It would show low, and i go to fill up expecting to put in maybe 12-14 gallons (have 2001 Carrera: 16.9 gallon tank), but only taking 5 or 6 gallons. I top off and needle only show maybe 4/5ths full. The trip computer was giving me inconistent "messages"...the MPG calculation appeared normal, but the RANGE seemed to synch up with what the needle was telling you - which was lower than actual and therefore the RANGE showed less than what you could actually do. So, I have to assume that this does NOT somehow self correct once the battery is reconnected? Is then the potential fix the diagnostics, and then fill up some, re-calibrate; fill up some more; re-calibrate...