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hahshem
15-06-2007, 07:49 PM
Hi, new to here, have just bought a 2000 A3 1.8.
Fuel gauge doesn't work tho:mad: any help appreciated.

Eshrules
15-06-2007, 09:52 PM
welcome to the fold mate! in what way does your fuel gauge not work? can you describe some symptoms for me please as it can be a number of things responsible.:beerchug:

hahshem
18-06-2007, 10:48 AM
Thanks for you response.
most of the time it sits just under 1/4 tank, when i fill up fully it will show full for a few miles with the fuel light on tho, then drop bk down again.
occasionally it flicks to full for a split second as well.

hahshem
19-06-2007, 10:56 AM
Ran out of petrol lastnite, gauge went to full just before and light came on about 3 miles before i ran out.http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/../images/smilies/zx11.gif Also my revers lights dnt work and aparently lastnite they worked for a little bit:confused:.
Any help greatful.

Sam
19-06-2007, 11:17 AM
The most obvious fix/repair is a new fuel sender.

If you're near to anyone with VAG-COM you should get the car scanned for any faults too.

hahshem
20-06-2007, 01:30 PM
cheers, do you no anywhere i may b able to pick 1 up cheap? dnt want 2 really spend out, n find that that wasn't the problem.

RickT
21-06-2007, 12:41 AM
Welcome to the site!

RickT

Sam
21-06-2007, 09:30 AM
cheers, do you no anywhere i may b able to pick 1 up cheap? dnt want 2 really spend out, n find that that wasn't the problem.

eBay?

Breakers yard?

Eshrules
21-06-2007, 09:43 AM
me? LOL i can get scanners, vagcom cables etc and im sure i could offer a good rate for members ;) i do actually have some items new to the market coming in soon, which give you the description of the code and offer the facility to clear the service light etc. (pm me for more details)

other than that, there is a guy called alpha-bid, he has a website and hes on eBay too, ive bought scanners off him before i started supplying my own and i can vouch for him. you're looking at around £40/60(depending on what type) for a scanner.