Fuel light test?

Post Wed Oct 17, 2012 1:31 pm

Is there an easy test to see if the fuel light works, other than running it low of course? I've seen the needle drop to almost off the red without the light coming on. Cheers.

Post Wed Oct 17, 2012 2:43 pm

Depending on which body style you have, you can access the wiring loom under the rear seat, right side. There is a plug and socket connected to the fuel intake hose just under the carpet, and by shorting the brown/grey wire to earth you should make the low level light come on.

Post Wed Oct 17, 2012 4:19 pm

Nice one, thanks.

Post Wed Oct 17, 2012 4:54 pm

or undo the nut underneath on the fuel tank and give the tank a clearout if you wanna make sure the sender works

Post Wed Oct 17, 2012 4:59 pm

Had my car 4 years before I even realised it had as low fuel light...

Post Wed Oct 17, 2012 6:25 pm

Easiest way to fully test it is to run the tank down to a quarter or less, lift the rear seat cushion, remove the RH inspection cover, unscrew and remove the four small nuts and washers, and lift the sensor straight up until it's half out of the tank.
Wait a few seconds for the tube to drain, and the light should come on.