Fuel gauge

[Kevano12]

Hi I have an 02 4.6 have a problem with the fuel gauge. When it went down to quarter kept going till through the red it now won't register when any fuel goes in petrol light stays on and fuel gauge does not lift and won't register on computer any miles left I have filled the tank no difference. The first time it happened I lifted back seat and took plug of passenger side sensor and put it back on it worked but now nothing has anyone any ideas or had this problem I can get a sensor of eBay but don't know if this is the problem.

[Cole]

You could try to access the sensor mechanism in the tank (attached to the pump). This is under the place where you checked the plug. The sensor is just a float on a wire, and it maybe possible that it is stuck in the empty position and you could maybe just jiggle it free. Be careful taking the pump out as it is a fiddly job, and the connectors where the pipes connect to the plastic lid can get brittle and break.


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[JCL]

Could be either one of the two sensors, the left or the right.

[Kevano12]

Thanks for ur help will give it a go some night during the week let u know how it goes great site this for advice and help