prevention better than cure?

mister munkey · Post by **mister munkey** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 4:21 pm

Chech the earth connection from the sender unit, plenty of info if you do a search on here but in the meantime . . .

falcoron wrote:Filled her to the top cost £60 and she has now done 500km. What should i expect from a tankful?
Thanks
Ron

You've already had a good 50 miles more than I get from a tank.

Suggest imminent replenlishment!!

mikexgough · Post by **mikexgough** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 4:49 pm

mine is up to 569 km and not on the red line yet..

..... been as good as this since the new diesel pump..... still will need to fill as off on a gift delivery trip tomorrow

.....going to be mad out there.... took my neighbour an hour and a half to get out of Cambridge today..

.. yes out....

falcoron · Post by **falcoron** » Mon Dec 21, 2009 3:32 pm

Thanks for all the links, photos ect. Do i have to remove the seats and carpet in the back to locate and remove this cover plate so i can check the wiring?

If i get the gauge working is it accurate? what i mean is, i have an old audi 80 and that will run for miles reading empty, ive never ran out and keep pushing the limit just to see, i'll get caught sometime i know. On the other hand my wifes car will run out if the needle touches the empty mark.
Not good practice i know lifting all sorts of crud from the tank,

just good to know if caught short somewhere.

Post by **Ian** » Mon Dec 21, 2009 4:07 pm

Fact sheet being prepared as we speak......

falcoron · Post by **falcoron** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 8:53 am

GREAT!
Will it be up before christmas?

Post by **Ian** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 9:17 am

Sorry. Spoke to Matt, my technical author chap, and he tells me first draft will be available 8 January.

falcoron · Post by **falcoron** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 11:36 am

OK cheers,
Can anyone tell me the proceedure for this please and i'll get this sorted over the next 2 days or so. lots od driving to do and would love to get the gauge sorted or at least check the earthing wires

wonkanoby · Post by **wonkanoby** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 11:53 am

http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... =3&t=36875

pull up carpet front drivers side behind driver seat to reach access panel

falcoron · Post by **falcoron** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 12:57 pm

IS THAT IT?

Thought there would be major upheaval involved, removing seat and rails etc.
If that is indeed as easy i'll pop out at lunch to give it a go
Cheers

MountainGoat · Post by **MountainGoat** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 1:32 pm

These posts should help.

http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... Fuel+Gauge

http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... ge#p272359

http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... ge#p330358

Tony

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 1:44 pm

falcoron wrote:Thanks for all the links, photos ect. Do i have to remove the seats and carpet in the back to locate and remove this cover plate so i can check the wiring?

If i get the gauge working is it accurate? what i mean is, i have an old audi 80 and that will run for miles reading empty, ive never ran out and keep pushing the limit just to see, i'll get caught sometime i know. On the other hand my wifes car will run out if the needle touches the empty mark.
Not good practice i know lifting all sorts of crud from the tank,
just good to know if caught short somewhere.

I'd strongly recommend avoiding running out of fuel. Though the connection can't be proved, we've had two cases on here recently where running/pump problems came along after running out of fuel. Not sure how the issues might be linked (given fuel filters etc.) but best to be safe.

falcoron · Post by **falcoron** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 2:29 pm

I have done the rewire and earth, Didnt have time to wait for gauge to rise but i'll see if it works later.
does the gauge raise slowly? or fast once ignition on

missfixit70 · Post by **missfixit70** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 2:48 pm

Gauge usually takes a few minutes once ignition's on.

falcoron · Post by **falcoron** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 3:02 pm

Thanks Kirsty,
Did in my lunch break and to be honest i though i saw a slight movement so im hopeful.

Cheers again to everyone and there stirling advice

falcoron · Post by **falcoron** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 9:12 am

Now working and showing far more than i thought!

hope its not stuck in the half full position

When i got her i put in £60 which filled her to the neck, did 500km on the way home.
put £20 in her on Saturday and did a lot of running around, then put £20 in on Monday morning to see me to and fro work. There is now 700km on her and she is showing half full, Hope its correct.

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