All,

My X is an ‘05 4.8is with approx ‘87K miles. I’ve read many posts about the fuel gauge in the e53, cross-over pump issues and lack of access to the last quarter of the fuel, etc...but could not find this one, thoughts would be appreciated.

Was at about a quarter full and filled up the tank last week. Pump shut off where I would have expected in term of gallons so I know the tank is full. Started the X and fuel gauge went to about 2/3 full. Shut down and restarted, went to the same place. Over the next 30 or so minutes of driving the gauge slowly increased to full.

I did not access the hidden menu and check fuel levels in each side, by the time I got to my destination, the gauge was registering correctly. If my research was correct, the passenger side is about 1/3 of the total fuel so the issue is likely that side’s sensor, or not....

Given the gauge level did rise slowly to where it should have been, your thoughts on whether this is a sensor, wiring, and likelihood of it being the passenger side would be appreciated.

Thanks

Steve


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