Petrol gauge playing tricks

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Post Sun Jan 16, 2005 8:23 pm

Hi

I have 1988 318 baur cabriolet. When you turn the key the petrol gauge hits the full mark even though it may be half empty. After tapping the plastic covering for a while it moves to the correct position. It might then go back to full again and I have to tapp it again to get to the correct reading. Any ideas?

Gary :wink:
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Post Sun Jan 16, 2005 8:45 pm

This the for sale section! :sucks:
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Post Wed Jan 19, 2005 8:48 pm

remove the instrument cluster and remove the backing of the cluster,
check the nuts on the back of the gauge are tight. :) raymond
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Post Thu Jan 20, 2005 6:00 pm

hi

How easy is it to remove the cluster?

Gary
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Post Fri Jan 21, 2005 6:09 pm

Both my 320's and also my 518 have dodgy fuel gauges. Must be a weak spot! Shame because it's a real pain in the ass having to carry a fuel can in the boot etc just in case the gauge tells me porkies. Would be interesting to see if anybody posts how to remove the instrument cluster, maybe we can have a go at any loose connections etc!
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