Fuel Level Sender error message

[Jon996]

Greetings again!

Using Search, I found a lot of references to calibration of fuel level, but I have a slightly different problem.

My fuel level reads correctly, but recently it has randomly dropped to zero with an error message--I think it was full Level Sender failure or something. As I drive along, the fuel level reading typically comes back on line.

Any chance this is a bad connection somewhere? I am not even sure where to look. If the sensor is bad, how hard it it to replace.

Thanks again,

Jon

[wross996TT]

I have heard of several issues with the float and the sensor being unplugged...also have heard of the error message when the fuel level gets too low.

there is a parts picture in this link

Edited September 25, 2009 by Loren
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[Jon996]

I have heard of several issues with the float and the sensor being unplugged...also have heard of the error message when the fuel level gets too low.

there is a parts picture in this link

Thanks much for the link! Just a potentially dumb question--would access to the tank gauge be through the front trunk compartment or via one of the plastic panels on the bottom?

This is an odd problem. Reads fine for a while, goes to zero, then comes back while I am driving! The level of gas in the tank does not seem to be a factor.

[Richard Hamilton]

To access the fuel tank and pump you have to remove the battery. Under there is the battery mounting plate. Take that off and you will see the top of the tank.